# Bizarre Educational Birthing Gear The Childbirth Simulator Kit Lets You Practice Delivery a Baby By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-09-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childbirth-simulator-kit References: [io9](http://io9.com/childbirth-simulator-definitely-educational-mostly-hor-1247042404) & [laerdal](http://www.laerdal.com/us/mamaNatalie) If you've ever wondered about the experience of delivering a baby, the childbirth simulator kit can answer all your questions. This handy kit is known as Mama Natalia and was created by Laerdal to educate couples on childbirth and to prepare them for the delivery room. This set is fully stocked with the essentials involved in the miracle of life process such as [fake baby](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doll-carrier), a fake placenta with an attached umbilical cold, a fetal stethoscope, a simulated fetal heart, fluid and unfortunately, fake blood, which is only appropriate for Halloween. The set is ideal for women who are nervous about [delivering their first child](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postpartum-recovery1), as it gives them a preview of what to expect. For convenience, the childbirth simulator kit can all fit in the backpack it comes with so you can bring it wherever you go! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Childbirth Simulation:** Simulated childbirth experiences provide an innovative way for couples to prepare for delivery. - **Hands-on Education:** Educational kits like Mama Natalia offer a tangible learning experience for couples interested in learning about childbirth. - **Portable Learning:** Compact and portable childbirth simulator kits allow for on-the-go learning and practice. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Education:** Childbirth simulators are disrupting the field of healthcare education, offering a more immersive and practical learning tool. - **Parenting Products:** The development of childbirth simulator kits opens up opportunities for innovative parenting products and educational tools. - **Medical Device Manufacturing:** Creating and manufacturing realistic childbirth simulators presents a growing niche in the medical device industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Pregnancy-Friendly Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-honest-company1.md) - [Human Body Discovery Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-squishy-human-body.md) - [Pregnancy-Friendly Fitness Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bala-mama.md) - [Educational Language Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babys-first-language-teacher.md) - [Alternative Wellness Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-healer-kit.md) - [Prenatal Care Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama.md) - [Maternal Mortality-Reducing Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mommas-kit.md) - [Medical Preparation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-preparation-toy.md) - [Music-Inspired Toy Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babys-first-music-teacher-developmental-toy-kit.md)