Development of a Heated Breast Compress and Massage Device Using Rotational Wave Vibration Technology to Stimulate Postpartum Breast Milk Expression

Abstract

Breast milk is beneficial to the baby because it contains complete nutrients that help the baby grow. It contains more than 200 important nutrients, such as white blood cells, immune system substances from the mother that affect the baby, suitable for the growth of the body. However, if the breasts are engorged, it will cause stress to the mother after childbirth. To help solve the problem of breastfeeding after childbirth, a hot compress and breast massage shirt is a helper. With a swirling vibration technique to accelerate the secretion of milk in mothers after childbirth, it will be equipped with a 10-watt DC electric heating set using a nichrome heating wire and a centrifugal motor. The material used in the design is a wire that has a constant resistance value when supplying electricity. The resistance value will not change, allowing the control of the heat generated to be controlled. The design concept of the material used to create the heating set is designed to be a part of the underwear that is designed to fit the shape, preventing heat. The fiberglass pipe joint surface is an insulator. The multi-directional breast massage mechanism uses an asymmetric swing mechanism. The high-speed motor adjusts the relative vibration value. Controlled by a microcontroller. It works with a DC voltage of 12 volts, powered by a 11.7V 5200mA 30C lithium polymer battery.