Ovia Health by Labcorp has announced the launch of its new Postpartum Experience, a personalized and comprehensive 12-month program designed to assist women in managing the postpartum period.
The Postpartum Experience aims to address various aspects of recovery through personalized recovery modes, symptom tracking and alerts, as well as mental health support. It will be accessible to members of Ovia Health Plans and Employers via the Ovia app starting in October 2024.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends postpartum care be treated as an ongoing process rather than a single doctor’s visit. However, estimates suggest that a significant number of women do not attend even one postpartum appointment, in part due to access barriers like lack of health insurance, transportation and childcare.
Key features of the Postpartum Experience include:
- Personalized Recovery Modes: Resources tailored to the user’s delivery type (vaginal delivery, c-section, VBAC), delivery complications, and risk factors to support recovery.
- Symptom Tracking and Critical Alerts: Daily logs for tracking symptoms and monitoring risk factors for common conditions, with in-app notifications to encourage discussions with healthcare providers about concerning symptoms.
- Mental Health Support: Tools and programs addressing the emotional aspects of postpartum life, including postpartum depression, anxiety, and financial health.
“The postpartum period is a precarious time for women in the United States. Current standards of care provide insufficient support for women who may be suffering from postpartum complications such as high blood pressure, depression, infection, or pregnancy-associated conditions such as preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, all of which can have life-long implications,” said Dr. Leslie Saltzman, Ovia’s chief medical officer. “Ovia’s Postpartum Experience is the first personalized, digital program designed to help new mothers manage the postpartum period by offering tools, resources, and reminders to support their health journeys.”
