20 years of excellence

If you are a professional in the medical, educational or social service fields, call Birthways at (800) 882-3559
birthways@empathy belly.org

 

 

Welcome to Birthways, Inc.
the Creator, Manufacturer, and Worldwide Source of
  "The Empathy Belly" ®
Pregnancy Simulator

"The Empathy Belly"® Pregnancy Simulator lets you know what it feels like to be pregnant! It is a multi-component, weighted "garment" that will -- through medically accurate simulation -- enable men, women, teenage girls and boys to experience over 20 symptoms and effects of pregnancy, including:

Weight gain of 30 pounds (13.6 kg.)

Fetal kicking and stroking movements

Shallow breathing and shortness of breath

Increased blood pressure, pulse and body temperature

Bladder pressure and frequency of urination

Low backaches; shift in center of gravity; waddling

Fatigue, irritability, and much, much more!

Teenagers wearing the Empathy Belly
Man wearing the Empathy Belly

"The Empathy Belly"® has been proven to be a highly effective, unique and amazingly poweful teaching tool in:

  • TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION
  • CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
  • MEDICAL AND NURSING EDUCATION
  • LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION IN HIGH SCHOOL
  • PRENATAL CARE AND COUNSELING
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION
  • COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
  • THEATRICAL TRAINING
  • TELEVISION PROGRAMS AND MOVIES
  • MUSEUM EXHIBITS WORLDWIDE

 

As numerous studies in education have proven, one of the most important cornerstones of effective learning is:

"Tell me, and I might forget
Show me, and I might remember
Involve me, and I'll understand and remember!"

All of us learn best through experience, and The Empathy Belly's® experiential, hands-on method of teaching will fast become one of the true highlights of your student's learning that will last a lifetime!

What's New in Home Economics Healthy Living Awards 1995

With over 20,000 Empathy Bellies®
 in use worldwide, teachers continue to
praise this unique resource for contributing to
the recent decline in teen pregnancies, and for being
one of their most dynamic and favorite teaching activities!

"The Empathy Belly"®
Pregnancy Simulator Teaching Module

New price, only $745

This new lower price was made possible by the recent increase in demand from teachers like you ... "Thank You!" from the maker of The Empathy Belly®, Birthways Inc., a (501)(c)(3), non-profit educational organization committed to improving maternity healthcare since 1980..
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PLEASE NOTE: "The Empathy Belly"® cannot be loaned out, rented, or sold to the general public. It is sold as part of a comprehensive teaching module, and therefore sold only to professionals in the medical, educational, and social fields.

NEW! Now accepting credit cards for phone orders
Call 800-882-3559 or 206-463-9572
 


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