SLEEP MASK THAT INCORPORATES LIGHT TO REGULATE UTERINE CONTRACTIONS

摘要

A sleep mask includes a flexible eye cover configured to be worn by a pregnant female and configured to cover and shield the eyes of the wearer from ambient light. A source of light is carried by the flexible eye cover and positioned to emit light onto the eyelids of the wearer when asleep and penetrate the eyelids when closed. A processor is connected to the source of light and configured to activate the light in a manner to decrease endogenous melatonin levels and aid in regulating uterine contractions in the pregnant female.