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, 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…
Pregnolia, a Zurich-based medical technology company, has recently announced the completion of a successful funding round, securing 2.2M Swiss francs (USD $2.47M) from investors. This investment will primarily be directed towards the development and expansion of the Pregnolia device, a novel system aimed at improving the diagnostics of premature birth risks. Premature birth remains a significant global health concern. The World Health…
LactApp, a Barcelona-based startup known for its mobile breastfeeding apps, has expanded its footprint by opening the first in-person lactation care clinic in the city, and according to the company in the world. This move doesn’t just offer new solutions to new parents, but also marks the company’s first foray into brick-and-mortar healthcare services. The clinic itself houses four consultation rooms and…
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine have been awarded a $50M grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study environmental influences on pregnancy and children’s health, as part of the NIH’s Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program. Heather Burris, MD, MPH, a neonatologist at CHOP commented: “We are thrilled to have been chosen as…
Paris-based femtech company Sonio has received FDA 510(k) Regulatory Class II clearance for its product, Sonio Detect. Sonio’s technology aims to revolutionize the landscape of prenatal ultrasounds by offering an easy to use, manufacturer agnostic tool. Compatible with ultrasound devices from major manufacturers such as GE, Samsung, and Canon, Sonio Detect enables obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and sonographers to improve the quality…
Israeli pregnancy care company, Nuvo Group, announced on Friday its decision to merge with LAMF Global Ventures Corp. I (LGVC), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The strategic move aims to take Nuvo public. The impending transaction, which has secured unanimous approval from the boards of both companies, places Nuvo’s pre-money equity valuation at $269 million. This could potentially surge…
Sexual wellness brand HANX has unveiled two new natural supplements – Menopause Support and Pregnancy Support. These offerings, developed in-house by HANX Co-Founder Dr. Sarah Welsh, a former NHS gynaecology and obstetrics doctor, promise to provide much-needed assistance to women during crucial life stages. HANX’s latest supplements follow the success of its initial offering, Libido Lift, which experienced rapid demand and a…
