Equipped for Success: Confident Decisions with Instrumental DeliveryAn instrumental birth, using forceps or vacuum extraction, focuses on safely delivering a baby when complications or challenges arise during the natural childbirth process. The important decision to...

Safe Beginnings Birth Simulators and Birth Trauma Prevention   Childbirth can be a life-changing event for mothers, filled with excitement and joy. While pregnant women know birthing their baby will be hard work, very few expect labour and childbirth to be...

Pushing boundaries Bringing simulation training to communities across the globe   All women, wherever they live, should be able to give birth safely and without fear. Midwives and maternity services are essential to good outcomes for mothers and babies in rural,...

Delivering the Bill The Hidden Figures of Interventions   Medical interventions during childbirth can often make the birthing process more difficult and expensive. While interventions may be necessary in certain circumstances, using them when not medically...

Simulating the Specifics Active Labour to Postpartum Care   Simulation training is vital in every stage of birth, from active labour to postpartum care, due to its numerous benefits in enhancing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of healthcare providers. At...

MODEL-med Obstetric Examination Cervix Types Three Different Cervix Types   Accurately assessing cervical dilatation and fetal presentation is crucial in obstetrics and childbirth for several reasons: Monitoring Progress of Labor:Cervical dilatation is a key...

The MODEL-med Gynaecological Simulator  Seven Different Uteri Types   The MODEL-med Gynaecological Simulator simulates a non-pregnant female, for the purposes of carrying out a routine exam. During a gynaecological exam, variations can occur based on several...

What is Cervical Dilatation?   Cervical dilatation is a key indicator of labour progression. It helps healthcare providers monitor the opening of the cervix, which allows them to assess how far a woman is in her labour process. Accurate assessment of cervical...

What is Instrumental Birth?   Instrumental birth, also known as assisted vaginal delivery, refers to the use of instruments such as forceps or vacuum extractors to assist in the delivery of a baby. While instrumental births can be necessary and beneficial in...

What is a Retained Placenta   After childbirth, the placenta is normally expelled from the uterus through the birth canal. If the placenta does not deliver within a certain timeframe, there can be serious risks to the mother's health. Here are some of the risks...