Healthcare incubator and innovation hub MATTER recently announces the next focus area of its 51 Labs accelerator: reducing maternal mortality in the U.S. On a mission to help save one million lives annually by 2030, Laerdal Million Lives Fund will partner with MATTER to provide capital and support the cohort. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention precently published new data showing that the number of…
Maven Clinic, the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, today announced that it has acquired the London-based digital health company Naytal to accelerate its expansion in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe. The acquisition of Naytal will immediately enhance Maven’s ability to serve its growing membership in the UK and deliver on its promise of providing every family, everywhere, with access to high-quality…
During its annual health event, The Check Up, Google unveiled several new healthcare partnerships with a focus on artificial intelligence. In recent years, the tech giant has invested significant attention and resources into healthcare in a bid to further integrate itself into the burgeoning industry. One highlight of the event was Google’s announcement that its Med-PaLM 2 language model can now provide…
Having a C-section can be a big deal, even if it’s planned. Getting back to exercising after a cesarean section can be scary too. But don’t worry we’ve found 4 post C-section exercises to tighten your tummy after pregnancy. When Can You Start Exercising After A C-Section? A cesarean delivery takes quite a toll on your body, and you should consult your…
When you’re pregnant you’ll get a lot of advice from just about everyone, so it can be hard to filter out what’s important and relevant. We are going to look at what’s safe (and not safe) to drink when you’re pregnant so it’s one less thing for you to worry about. Drinks That Are Safe When You’re Pregnant Luckily there are far…
Raydiant Oximetry has received an investment from the March of Dimes Innovation Fund to kick off its Series B financing round. The launch of the Series B round comes after a successful clinical study of LUMERAH, Raydiant Oximetry’s technology, which demonstrated a 95% sensitivity and 84% specificity for detecting fetal distress. These results could significantly improve outcomes for mothers and babies during…
Maternal health company Ruth Health is on a mission to bring an outdated, historically inadequate system into the 21st century, while empowering the people who are birthing our next generations with empathy, education, and support. Its suite of remote patient services includes pelvic floor training, lactation counseling, C-section recovery resources, intimacy and sexual support, and exercises on demand, which are performed by…
Early motherhood is a beautiful thing, and nursing is a great opportunity for moms to really bond with their little ones after they’ve entered the world. Unfortunately, there also exists the other side of the coin- nursing often comes with myriad unpleasant lactation issues, from painful breast engorgement, clogged ducts, mastitis, and other let-down issues. This becomes especially difficult for parents who…
