Babylist, a platform trusted by millions of growing families for its wide range of products and services across commerce, media, and health, has announced an expansion of its health offerings. This move aims to provide expecting and new parents with easier and more transparent access to health and wellness products during pregnancy and postpartum. The expansion includes broader coverage with breast pump…
Novocuff, a medical device company focused on improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing preterm births, has successfully closed an oversubscribed $26 million Series A funding round. The round was led by AXA IM Alts, through its Global Healthcare Private Equity Strategy, with a $14 million investment. Significant participation also came from Laerdal Million Lives Fund, along with continued support from existing and new…
French healthtech company Sonio, has introduced Soniopedia, a new cloud-based AI-powered software designed for prenatal ultrasound training. This announcement was made at the World Congress of Fetal Medicine (FMF) in Lisbon. Soniopedia aims to address the training challenges in prenatal ultrasound by simulating cases from the initial ultrasound image to the necessary genetic tests within a single cloud-based platform. Prenatal medicine is…
Menarini Silicon Biosystems (MSB) has presented data at the 2024 Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) World Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, demonstrating the accuracy of their cell-based non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) technology. The study results indicate that their technology can detect fetal genomic abnormalities through a maternal blood draw with high resolution. MSB offers unique rare cell technologies and solutions that provide clinical researchers…
Emagine Solutions Technology has announced a new integration with Fitbit, a global company in wearable health technology, software, and services. This collaboration allows pregnant users of Emagine’s The Journey Pregnancy App to track and monitor their maternal health using Fitbit devices. To activate the integration, users need to download the Fitbit app and connect it to their device. By following the prompt…
Clarius Mobile Health has received FDA clearance for its Clarius OB AI fetal biometric measurement tool, which aims to improve access to obstetrical prenatal monitoring and care, especially in resource-limited areas. The Clarius OB AI model, now available with the Clarius C3 HD3 wireless handheld ultrasound scanner in the United States and Canada, automates fetal biometry measurements to estimate fetal age, weight,…
Raydiant Oximetry, a clinical-stage medical device company focused on improving outcomes for mothers and babies during childbirth has closed an oversubscribed $7.5 million Series A3 extension round. The round was led by Cross-Border Impact Ventures (CBIV), a VC fund focused on the health of women and children worldwide. The round also included participation from RH Capital, Global Health Impact Fund, VCapital, and…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on Women’s Health has revealed the final phase winners of the HHS Hypertension Innovator Award Competition. This national competition aims to identify and reward innovative programs that ensure women with hypertension during pregnancy and/or postpartum receive appropriate monitoring and follow-up. The competition aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration’s White House Blueprint for Addressing…
