Women’s health education often faces censorship in the US and beyond, hindering access to vital information on conception, pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding. Frida is now addressing this issue with the launch of Frida Uncensored, a website dedicated to empowering women with uncensored information and guidance for their journey to motherhood. Frida Uncensored offers detailed, uncensored how-to demo videos for products such as…
Preeclampsia is a condition that can pose serious health risks to pregnant women and their babies, characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver or kidneys. Despite significant advancements in maternal healthcare, accurately diagnosing and effectively managing preeclampsia remains a challenge. A recent comprehensive study published in “Pregnancy Hypertension” provides new insights into…
Postpartum Support International (PSI) has taken another step forward in providing accessible mental health support for individuals navigating the challenges of pregnancy, postpartum, and loss with the launch of its new mobile application, Connect by PSI. The Connect by PSI app, available for free download in both the App Store and Google Play Store, serves as a comprehensive resource hub for individuals…
Femtech brand Elvie has recently released a report titled “The Motherload: The weight of limited postpartum support,” in partnership with Mother.ly, shedding light on the challenges faced by mothers during pregnancy and postpartum. The report, based on a survey of over 1,000 women with children, offers a factual overview of the significant hurdles encountered by mothers. As a female-founded company committed to…
Canadian virtual healthcare and wellness platform Dialogue has recenlty announced the acquisition of certain assets of Koble, a digital health startup supporting women’s health. The acquisition includes Koble’s suite of proprietary content, software, and intellectual property, which will be integrated into Dialogue’s Integrated Health Platform (IHP). Swati Matta, Founder and CEO of Koble, will join Dialogue’s team as Head of Women’s Health,…
Women’s health startup Bloomlife and Valley Perinatal Services (VPS), Arizona’s top provider of care for high-risk pregnancies, have announced a partnership to improve care for high-risk pregnancies through Bloomlife’s remote maternal care platform, Bloomlife Connects. The platform, that recently received FDA approval, integrates connected devices with data analytics to enhance the monitoring and management of high-risk pregnancies, initially focusing on hypertension, a…
FamilyWell Health, a tech-enabled behavioral health company, has successfully raised $4.3 million in seed funding to address the maternal mental health crisis. This round of funding, led by .406 Ventures, marks the company’s first institutional capital. GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures also participated, supporting FamilyWell’s mission to expand throughout New England and prepare for national growth i the U.S. FamilyWell Health integrates…
Mother Goose Health, a digital maternal health platform, has announced the addition of a new lactation service. This service is part of a strategic collaboration with Nest Collaborative, a leading virtual lactation consultation provider, and The Breastfeeding Shop, which supplies quality breast pumps. The partnership aims to improve new mothers’ access to crucial breastfeeding support, aligning with their personal lactation goals. The…
