Pregnancy

Postpartum Pelvic Digital Health Solution MUTU System Demonstrates Significant Impact and Value in NHS Evaluation

An extensive evaluation conducted by Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (part of the Health Innovation Network), in collaboration with MUTU Systems and Unity Insights, showed substantial impact of the MUTU System in addressing postpartum pelvic health symptoms within the NHS. Postpartum pelvic health remains an underserved area within women’s healthcare, with many women experiencing long-term conditions impacting their well-being. However, reluctance to…

Samsung Acquires French Fetal Ultrasound AI Software Company Sonio

Samsung Medison, a global medical equipment company affiliated with Samsung Electronics, has finalized an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of France-based Sonio, a fetal ultrasound AI software company. Established in 2020, Sonio focuses on improving women and children’s health globally through medical advancements. The company specializes in developing IT solutions and AI assistant features for obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound, aiding…

Digital Health Startups keleya and Kinderheldin Merge; Introduce New Integrated Maternal Health Platform In Germany

Keleya and Kinderheldin, two leading femtech platforms supporting pregnant women and mothers in Germany, have announced their merger under the unified name keleya. Both founded in 2017, keleya has been a trusted knowledge platform curated by women’s health experts, offering a wealth of resources from videos to live sessions, while Kinderheldin has provided comprehensive online courses and personalized digital midwife consultations. With…

BillionToOne Launches Prenatal Genetics Test BabyPeek that Predicts Non-medical Traits

Molecular diagnostics company BillionToOne (BTO) has recently introduced BabyPeek, an addition to their UNITY Complete test, which offers insight into non-medical traits of unborn babies. BabyPeek provides expecting parents with the opportunity to discover traits such as potential eye and hair color, among others, as early as 10 weeks into pregnancy. By integrating BabyPeek into the UNITY Complete test, BTO hopes to…

Villie Secures $700K in Pre-Seed Funding to Enhance Support for Expecting Parents

Villie, an online platform founded in 2021 by Kimberly Jolasun, has recently announced a significant milestone with the successful completion of a $700K pre-seed funding round. This investment round saw participation from prominent investors including XRC Labs, TxO by a16z, and Fearless Fund. The platform, conceptualized by Jolasun, aims to provide a supportive environment for expecting parents, facilitating connections and offering resources…

Smart Ring Maker ŌURA Adds New In-App Pregnancy Insights Feature

Smart ring maker ŌURA has recently launched Pregnancy Insights, a new feature designed to provide expectant mothers with comprehensive data-driven support throughout their pregnancy journey. Pregnancy entails significant physiological changes, impacting everything from sleep patterns to biometric markers. To address the unique needs of pregnant women, ŌURA‘s Science team utilized aggregate and de-identified member data to understand how these markers evolve during…

NIH Awards $2.3M to Study ViTrack’s Impact on Maternal and Child Health During Pregnancy

Dynocardia, in partnership with NYC Health + Hospitals, is launching a new study funded by a $2.3M grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study focuses on the non-invasive, wearable blood pressure and heart monitor, ViTrack, to enhance the diagnosis and early detection of hypertensive diseases of pregnancy (HDP), including preeclampsia.…

Nest Collaborative Secures $6M in Series A Funding to Scale Its Virtual Lactation Support Platform

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…