Wilmington-based company releases only automated, wearable birthing simulator

WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- The only automated, wearable birthing simulator is now being used as part of the nursing program at the University of Delaware.

Avkin, a Wilmington-based company, released the device called AvBirth as part of the maternal care curriculum at the university.

AvBirth allows health professions students to practice on a live, non-pregnant patient who is wearing the birthing simulator.

It goes through all the phases of labor and delivery.

The only automated, wearable birthing simulator is now being used as part of the nursing program at the University of Delaware.