Childbirth support apparatus comprises a frame suspending a chest swing harness and a pair of thigh swing harnesses. The frame suspends the thigh swing harnesses adjacently and the chest swing harness in front of the thigh swing harnesses and the thigh swing harnesses lower than the chest swing harness so that the apparatus is configured to support a mother in a leaning-forward squatting position wherein the thigh swing harnesses hold the mother under thighs and wherein the chest swing harness holds the mother across the chest. The harnesses are not restrictively interconnected to each other so that each harness can swing independently with respect to the frame.

The table for performing breast biopsies is characterized by features that enhance patient comfort and facilitate performance of the biopsy. An opening in the table allowing the breast to extend below the table top is formed in a removable insert. An area of the insert includes padding. An alternate insert, having a different diameter opening may be selected based on patient breast size. Another insert having an asymmetrical opening may accommodate the patient's arm when it is desirable to position both the arm and breast of the patient below the table top. The table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section to support the patient in multiple positions. A removable pad may be placed over the insert. An end portion for padding the hip of the patient is thicker than an end portion for padding the head/neck of the patient.

A chest support pillow is described. The pillow includes an interior component, an exterior component, a medial portion, and two distal portions. The distal portions form two circular apertures with the medial portion. The pillow may further include a lower portion that forms a lower aperture. The pillow may be used to provide support to a user's chest and front side when lying face down during activities including massage, sleep, chiropractic therapy, and medical procedures.

The table for performing breast biopsies is characterized by features that enhance patient comfort and facilitate performance of the biopsy. An opening in the table allowing the breast to extend below the table top is formed in a removable insert. An area of the insert includes padding. An alternate insert having a different diameter opening may be selected based on patient breast size. Another insert having an asymmetrical opening may accommodate the patient's arm when it is desirable to position both the arm and breast of the patient below the table top. The table top is contoured such that symmetrical distal end sections are elevated relative to a central section to support the patient in multiple positions. A removable pad may be placed over the insert. An end portion for padding the hip of the patient is thicker than an end portion for padding the head/neck of the patient.

A urinal for use by a human patient, and a female patient in particular. The urinal is comprised of a bottom wall, posterior wall, anterior wall, and opposed first and second side walls that enclose a volume for receiving urine. A lower side wall portion of the first side wall may extend laterally outwardly from a lower region of an upper side wall portion of the first side wall, and a lower side wall portion of the second side wall may extend laterally outwardly from a lower region of an upper side wall portion of the second side wall. The lower side walls, anterior wall, and lower portion of a posterior wall define a major portion of the volume of the urinal.

A pelvic cradle that include a patient positioning device designed to optimize pelvic tilt during obstetric and gynecologic procedures. The pelvic cradle enhances patient safety and outcomes by increasing the anterior-posterior diameter of the pelvis, facilitating better access and visualization during gynecologic exams, and supporting optimal fetal head expulsion during vaginal deliveries. The pelvic cradle may comprise a pelvic portion increasing in height from a proximal portion distally and may further comprise first and second arms extending distally therefrom to a distal end. A recess, configured in width and size to accommodate the sacral diameter of a standard anatomical woman, may be disposed between the first and second arms. The pelvic cradle may also comprise ergonomic channels, indicators for precise alignment, and a customized barrier cover, providing a simple, dignified, and effective solution for obstetric and gynecological practices.

Childbirth support apparatus comprises a frame suspending a chest swing harness and a pair of thigh swing harnesses. The frame suspends the thigh swing harnesses adjacently and the chest swing harness in front of the thigh swing harnesses and the thigh swing harnesses lower than the chest swing harness so that the apparatus is configured to support a mother in a leaning-forward squatting position wherein the thigh swing harnesses hold the mother under thighs and wherein the chest swing harness holds the mother across the chest. The harnesses are not restrictively interconnected to each other so that each harness can swing independently with respect to the frame.

Described herein are systems and methods (e.g., computer-implemented methods) for regulating the temperature of a bed device. The methods (e.g., computer-implemented methods) can regulate the temperature of the bed device based on biological sex, age, time of night, season, geolocation, and women's health.