The Idea

It all began with a research study and a persistent desire to make a difference. 

Dating back to 2013, the research study titled, "Association of maternal sleep practices with pre-eclampsia, low birth weight, and stillbirth among Ghanaian women", found that sleeping on the back in late pregnancy was significantly associated with stillbirth and giving birth to a baby with low birth weight.[1]

The authors of the study stated that we need simple interventions to help reduce stillbirth rates and suggested a product that assists sleeping on the side and discourages sleeping flat on the back during late pregnancy.

It was from this research paper, way back in June of 2013, where the idea for the PrenaBelt™ began.