Our simulators

Workshop simulators

We bring an obstetrical simulator to each workshop. We use Sophie and Her Mum simulators by MODEL-med of Australia. These, like all other obstetrical simulators, are designed for a dorsal lithotomy position. We at Breech Without Borders did some creative engineering to turn the simulators upside-down or, rather, right-side-up! 

These photos of Ivory and Ebony show our simulators in a hands & knees or kneeling position. 

If you'd like a sewing pattern for the upright stirrups, you can find it at our online store.  The sewing tutorial is below if you would like to preview the level of sewing skills necessary. 

* Please note that adapting the torso into an upright position will require drilling two additional holes into the base for the two table legs nearest the torso's thighs.*

DIY silicone simulator

While we love the Sophie and Her Mum simulator, we also realize that not everyone can afford it. We were contacted by a student midwife in the US who used a silicone torso from Amazon (WARNING: not work appropriate!) and a 100% silicone baby from Temu to make a DIY simulator. 

• Assembly instructions 
• Juice container acts as the "pelvis"

Following the instructions above, our instructor Lucia in New Zealand tried it herself with good results! Below are videos showing how she hollowed out the torso, how the Sophie & Temu babies compare, and how the maneuvers work with the Amazon torso & Temu baby. 

Next, Rixa decided to test out the DIY simulator for herself!