Life/form® Birthing Station Simulator

The Advanced Birthing Station Simulator provides midwifery schools, obstetrics residencies, and nursing programs with a highly effective platform for mastering internal pelvic palpation. This specialized obstetric staging model clearly illustrates the anatomical relationship between the descending fetal head and the maternal ischial spines during labor. By offering realistic physical landmarks, it helps students build confidence in conducting vaginal examinations and accurately tracking fetal progress down the birth canal.

Curriculum-Focused Key Features

Ischial Spine Identification: Focuses heavily on the ischial spines - the most critical obstetrical landmark used to measure the shortest diameter of the pelvic cavity.
Three-Stage Mechanical Locking: Features a modular fetal head that locks securely into three distinct descent positions to teach objective station monitoring.
Minus Two Station (-2): Replicates the exact tactile positioning when the presenting part of the fetal head remains above the ischial spines.
Zero Station (0): Demonstrates the critical mechanical milestone where the fetal head is engaged directly between the maternal ischial spines.
Plus Three Station (+3): Illustrates a deeply descended fetal head positioned below the ischial spines and prepared to enter the lower birthing canal.
High-Transit Portability: Self-contained, lightweight configuration allows instructors to easily relocate the module between lecture halls and testing labs.

Technical Specifications

Product Line / SKU: LF01070U (Nasco Healthcare Life/form® Obstetrics Series)
Physical Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 7 inches
Anatomical Landmarks: Features a realistic female bony pelvis, ischial spines, and true-to-scale fetal head
Manufacturer Warranty: Backed by a comprehensive 5-year limited manufacturer warranty against material defects