Yuzi, led by founder Stephiney Foley, brings a fresh perspective to maternal health. With firsthand experience of postpartum challenges, Foley’s vision for Yuzi is centered on redefining the post-delivery experience for new mothers in the US. Inspired by cultural traditions like “zuo yuezi,” Yuzi blends tradition with modernity, offering retreat experiences prioritizing comprehensive care, confidence-building, and community support. Set to launch its…
Baymatob, an Australian medtech startup, has been awarded funding from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) as part of the ANDHealth+ digital health commercialisation program. This program supports Australian startups incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in healthcare. Baymatob’s project, Oli PPH, is a notable recipient of this funding. Oli PPH is based on Baymatob’s Oli maternity sensor and diagnostic platform.…
Boston Imaging, the United States headquarters of Samsung’s digital radiography and ultrasound business, has launched the Samsung Ultrasound Institute of Technology and Education (theSUITE), a digital platform for sonologists, sonographers, and healthcare professionals. “We are excited to offer an innovative, technology-forward platform that will engage ultrasound users focused on improving women’s health in the United States,” said David Legg, Head of Boston…
Aster, a San Francisco-based health-tech startup, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding, led by Cake Ventures’ Monique Woodard in partnership with Cornerstone VC. The company, co-founded by sisters Fifi Kara and Dr. Lailah Kara-Newton, aims to transform prenatal and postnatal care with its predictive and preventative pregnancy care platform for both patients and providers. This funding round, which also saw participation…
Nest Collaborative, a telehealth platform specializing in lactation support, has recently completed a $6 million Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to over $10 million. This investment, led by Altitude Ventures and supported by Bread & Butter Ventures, Carnrite Ventures, Connecticut Innovations, Hustle Fund, and Wavemaker 360, underscores the growing recognition of the essential role lactation support plays in maternal…
Bloomlife, a leader in maternal health technology, recently achieved a major milestone with the FDA clearance of their MFM-Pro device. This wearable, designed for monitoring both maternal and fetal heart rates, represents a significant shift for Bloomlife from a consumer-focused model to a clinical, medical market approach. Since its inception in 2015, Bloomlife has been at the forefront of healthtech innovation, initially…
Annabella, an Israel-based company specializing in breast pump technology, has raised $8.5M in seed funding to expand into the U.S. market. This round of funding includes contributions from notable investors such as Yasmin Lukatz from Israel Shark Tank, Oren Dobronsky, Zohar Gilon of Tamar Technology Ventures, and Menachem Weinfeld of Starry Group. The seed funding also comprises over $3M from Israel’s fastest…
Maven Clinic recently published peer-reviewed research in “Obstetrics and Gynecology,” presenting a comprehensive analysis of the effects of virtual doula care on maternal health outcomes. This first-of-its-kind study, which draws from data involving nearly 9,000 Maven members, examines the comparative efficacy of virtual doula care to traditional in-person support. The research underscores that virtual doula care can improve birth experiences and reduce…
