Sensor Glove Visit - Operative Births Parents Group
Overview
Key Insights from Birth Parents Group Visit to UCL Lab
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<li>The Birth Parents group visited the UCL lab to learn about and discuss the development of a new sensor glove designed to aid birthing teams in determining the baby's position during labor, ultimately aiming for safer deliveries.</li>
<li>The visit provided a valuable opportunity for the group to connect with researchers and clinicians, share their own birth experiences, and understand the potential impact of the sensor glove, highlighting the importance of incorporating lived experience into technological innovation.</li>
<li>Participants expressed awe and excitement at witnessing the collaborative, multidisciplinary effort behind the sensor glove's creation, emphasizing its potential to positively transform the birth experience globally.</li>
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On March 6th, 2023, the Birth Parents group visited the UCL lab at Charles Bell House to learn about the new sensor glove being developed. The glove aims to help birthing teams determine the baby's head position during labor.
The group met with researchers and clinicians, sharing their birth experiences and discussing how the glove could have impacted those experiences. This highlighted the importance of incorporating lived experience into the development process.
The visit allowed the group to witness the collaborative effort behind the glove's creation and its potential to improve the birth experience for many people worldwide.