New Birthing Bed Design that Improves User Experience During Delivery Phase, Including Ergonomic Factors

Abstract

The design process for a birthing bed in search of incrementing the satisfaction of every user involved during delivery. Our design proposal seeks adequate participation of them during the delivery. The users considered in this study are the mother, the companion, the gynecologist/obstetrician, the pediatrician, the anesthesiologist, the birth nurses, and the maintenance personnel. The design proposal was determined based on the following aspects: increasing comfort, safety, emotional state and effectiveness in the delivery process.