MamaRise

Inspiration

The first most common surgery in the United States is cataract surgery, while cesarean section surgery is the second, making up around 32% of live births, with roughly 1,160,000 individuals being affected annually. Post-partum individuals are not typically referred to physical therapists, despite the invasiveness of the surgery.

What it does

Many individuals face severe mobility issues after having a c-section, making it difficult for them to have a sense of autonomy. We designed a belt that serves multiple purposes. It will support the abdominal muscles, improve mobility, and warn users about applying pressure. The belt actively improves mobility through air bladders that inflate to assist with the movements post-surgery (sitting up, rolling side to side). Real-time sensors warn users about excessive pressure on their lower back.

How we built it

Worked with Fusion360

Challenges we ran into

We had to make sure electrical components were small and had little weight.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

What we learned

What's next for MamaRise

If we had more time, we would implement integrated heating into the belt as well. This will eliminate the need for external heating packs. The temperature would be able to be controlled via the app on different levels. We are also hoping to look more into the materials of fabrics with hopes to reduce costs, without sacrificing quality.