Women's Health
The women’s health market has seen substantial
growth in recent years, and product manufacturers have been working to help
women’s health providers stock their shelves.
According to Research and Markets, the global women’s health market is
set to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.84 percent during the
years 2016 to 2020. Women’s health refers to the overall well-being experienced
by women, which includes physical, mental, and social well-being. It
deals with the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases and conditions
that affect women, such as HIV/AIDS, endometriosis, infertility, polycystic
ovary syndrome, postmenopausal osteoporosis, and cancer (primarily ovarian
and breast cancer).
This growing niche market can be served well by HME providers, as the
industry offers myriad products for women’s health issues. According to the
CDC, 38.5 percent of women 20 years and older are obese, which can lead
to a number of ailments that HME providers can address. Also, breast cancer
awareness has caused increased education and the growth of related markets,
such as lymphedema.
From breast pumps to maternity wear to post-mastectomy products, HME
providers should consider the revenue-generating opportunities of serving
this growing market. Whether you are looking to expand your women’s
health inventory or are looking to break into this product-based business,
here is just a sample of some of the items available that were created with
women in mind:
It’s You Babe LLC
It’s You Babe V2 Supporter
It’s You Babe V2 Supporter is recommended
by Physical Therapists and Pelvic Floor
Therapists to apply adjustable compression
to vulvar varicosities, pelvic organ prolapse
(POP) of the bladder or uterus, post-surgical
edema, genital lymphedema, pelvic congestion
and feeling like ‘everything is going
to fall out the bottom.’ It’s You Babe V2
Supporter comfortably alleviates pain, pressure,
and the burning sensations caused by
prolapse lymphedema and swelling. Petite,
Small, Medium & Large fit 90 to 225 pounds.
It’s You Babe’s mission is to provide
comfort and relief by delivering safe and
effective support products to embrace
pregnancy and the pelvic floor. U.S. and
international dealers are welcome, and the
product is certified to ship to the U.K. and
European Nations. To contact, email [email protected], call (989) 544-2988, or fax
(855) 499-2223. The V2 Support is U.S.-made
in Michigan.
Essentially Women
Lily
Mother-baby program helps providers serve growing women's care niche
Member service group Essentially Women
(EW), a division of VGM & Associates
for providers specializing in women’s
health, is offering Lily, a new mother-baby
program designed to help providers
better serve women in this fast-growing
niche. Lily focuses on helping members
support mothers and babies in all stages
of motherhood, from pregnancy to new
mothers and beyond, according to EW.
The program offers products, services, and
solutions to help members support moms.
Resources include thought leadership,
education and training, and discount
programs. Leading vendor partners of EW
are also involved in the program.
Motif Medical
Duo Breast Pump
Hands-free breast pump helps busy moms stay on the go
The Motif Duo Breast Pump is aimed at
empowering multitasking moms. The
new Duo comes with a lanyard and can
be bundled with a pumping bra, making
hands-free pumping a breeze. Weighing
less than a pound, the pump is designed
for travel and work and stays charged for
over 2.5 hours. The Duo has a rechargeable
lithium-ion battery, and can be used for
single or double pumping.
Wear Ease
Katy T
The Katy T (Style 918) is a compression T shirt designed to provide additional compression for relief from axillary swelling. It is constructed of a double layer of fabric for comfortable compression. Pockets are sewn into the chest wall and the inside of the upper arm for placement of chip pads, swell spots or foam. Keep those items in place with a pocket. Great for travel, sleeping and active wear.
GABRIALLA by ITA-MED Co.
Active Mom Maternity Support Belt
Support for moms trying to stay fit during pregnancy
- The belt is suitable for the gym, walking,
running, or just receiving extra support
during the day.
- The medium-strength, 6 in. support belt
has a compression design to help stabilize
users’ hips and reduce low back pressure.
- The adjustable belt is designed to grow
and change along with a woman’s body all
the way through to postpartum recovery.
SHOWER SHIRT Co. LLC
The Shower Shirt
Water-resistant garment protects post-surgery patients
- Protects patients with post-surgical drains,
tubes, dialysis catheters and medi-ports
from water while showering.
- Originally created for post-mastectomy
patients so that they could bathe safely and
reduce stress and anxiety.
- Helps reduce the risk of infection by keeping
water away from the surgical paraphernalia
sutured into the patient’s skin.
Freemie
Freemie Collection Cup
Breast pump system lets women pump anytime, anywhere
- Each cup assembly is naturally shaped and
can be slipped inside a woman’s bra.
- Rather than collecting in bottles, milk is collected
in the cups so that women can pump
discretely at anytime.
- Each plastic cup is extremely lightweight at
just over an ounce
It’s You Babe LLC
V2 Supporter
Supporter helps with multiple pregnancy ailments
- Helps pregnant women with vulvar varicosities
by providing compression and pelvic
floor therapy.
- Adjustable for comfort and support, soft,
lightweight and machine washable.
- Also recommended for lymphedema,
perineal edema, incontinence and external
prolapsed bladder or uterus.
Essentially Women
Essentially Women
Member service organization for women’s health providers
- Led by a team of experienced business-women
committed to helping members
navigate this industry as it evolves.
- Members have group purchasing discounts
and rewards, as well as an online business-to-business marketplace.
- Access to interactive online training
courses and EW’s annual Focus conference.
Limbkeepers
Limbkeepers
Non-compression knit sleeves and gloves offer discrete skin protection
- Line of sleeves and gloves lets patients
protect thin, fragile skin from abrasions,
skin tears and bruising.
- Colorful sleeves are lightweight and made
with “four-way rebound stretch” so they
fit snugly while cushioning the limbs.
- Latex-free, sport technology yarns provide
moisture management and permanent
antimicrobial features to help maintain
skin integrity.