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methods of specialists also change, and although the benefits of these changes are challenged by some individuals, these procedures and recommendations from professionals inevitably affect us all. Methods and procedures of modern, medicalized childbirth, and even the significance placed on the event, are products of historical and cultural factors influenced by scientific and social trends. However, there exists a small and steadily growing number of women and families who choose to have their birth take place outside of the present societal norm, and consequently outside of hospitals. This group‘s existence and growth has been attributed to several factors, including changes in societal values, differentiation between different financial classes, and the
medicalization of childbirth. Although statistically a small percentage of the majority, these women who choose to give birth outside of a hospital exist amidst an immense ongoing controversy between gynecologists, physicians, mothers, and midwives regarding what options should be available when childbirth is undertaken in the United States.
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This project revolves around the enhancement of an existing data collection device utilized for patient monitoring within the framework of the leadership of Shad Roundy's team. The initial deployment involved a 10-Axis Internal Measurement Unit (IMU) sourced from MetaMotionS (MMS) for comprehensive data acquisition from patients at University of Utah’s Downtown Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC). The primary objective transitioned towards optimizing the device's functionality, particularly addressing challenges related to limited battery life, device size, and data transfer efficiency. A systematic approach was undertaken to address these challenges, involving meticulous research into alternative batteries, with the CL 582728 identified as a promising solution capable of extending the device's operational lifespan to around one month. Additionally, the initiative aimed at refining data collection processes through real-time transmission facilitated by Raspberry Pi devices at BHC via Bluetooth, leveraging the energy-efficient Nordic Semiconductor nRF52840 Bluetooth chip. The project also entailed intricate circuit design endeavors utilizing Autodesk Eagle, with reference to a model provided by MMS. Despite encountering programming challenges for the microcontroller, the groundwork was laid for a conceptual solution, with plans to delegate the programming task to a team member possessing advanced expertise. Though the device has yet to be fabricated, the design is near completion.