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Usability and Acceptance of Non-Functional Wearable Prototypes for Maternal Health: A Parallel-Group Pilot Study.

Julia Jockusch^1,2, Sophie Schneider¹, Andrea Hochuli¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3010 Bern, Switzerland.

Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

|March 14, 2026

Summary

The bra prototype showed the best usability for pregnant women wearing maternal wearables. The maternity belt needs design improvements for better comfort and fit during pregnancy.

Keywords:

comfort home monitoring material quality pregnancy prototype evaluation telehealth usability testing wearable

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Area of Science:

Biomedical Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Maternal Health Technology

Background:

Wearable technology is crucial for monitoring pregnant women's biometrics.
Usability data for wearables designed for pregnancy is limited.
This study pilots wearable garment prototypes for maternal applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the usability and acceptance of three wearable garment prototypes (Bra, Strap, Maternity Belt) in pregnant and non-pregnant women.
To identify design factors influencing the acceptability of maternal wearables.
To inform the development of future functional maternal wearable devices.

Main Methods:

Eighteen pregnant and twelve non-pregnant women wore three non-functional wearable prototypes for 24 hours.
Usability was assessed via questionnaires on fit, comfort, and material properties at T0 and T24.
Descriptive and exploratory analyses were conducted on the collected data.

Main Results:

The Bra prototype received favorable usability ratings from pregnant women, especially after extended wear.
The Maternity Belt showed declining usability related to fit and comfort over time.
The Strap prototype offered intermediate usability, with strengths in pressure and friction management.

Conclusions:

Garment form factor significantly impacts wearable acceptability during pregnancy.
The Bra prototype exhibits the most promising usability profile for pregnant users.
Further modifications are needed for the Maternity Belt, guiding future maternal wearable development.