Dolls and balloons: creating a fetal facsimile

A baby doll in a water-filled balloon creates an impressive fetal facsimile. This effective visual and tactile adjunct to lectures is simple to construct and inexpensive. The fetal facsimile helps engage the attention of students, stimulates discussion, encourages questions, and provides a means for skill development. Directions for constructing a fetal facsimile and tips for classroom use are provided.