Project Miriam: Increasing Feasibility in Breastfeeding
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The challenge
Breastfeeding is a common struggle for mothers with conditions that affect upper-body mobility. By creating a solution that simplifies breast-switching during feeding, we are providing a tool that enhances the breastfeeding support.
Who it helps
Our innovation facilitates seamless breastfeeding for mothers with MS or other mobility-limiting conditions by enabling effortless switching between breasts during a feed.
How it works
The rotating disk enables our need-know to swivel her growing child to the opposite breast during feeding, eliminating the need to physically lift the child, which is difficult due to her condition.
A 3D-printed rotating disk strapped to a traditional breastfeeding pillow that allows baby to be rotated between sides during feeding.
Tools needed
Fusion 360
Measurement tool
Digital caliber
scissors
set of needles
FDM Printer
Project details
- Stage: Working Model
- Built by the University of Southern California community, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Team: Miriam
- Category: Daily Living
- 5 downloads
The build files for Project Miriam: Increasing Feasibility in Breastfeeding are free to download from this page - open source, shared by TOM: Tikkun Olam Makers.
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