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Human-centered digital health solutions offer a promising path forward. These solutions empower women with timely access to care, improve patient-clinician communication, and ultimately reduce adverse maternal outcomes.
The number of women who die from maternal causes in the US remains the highest among the developed nations, and yet many of these death are preventable. Effective prenatal care that detects risk factors and provides rapid intervention can significantly help to reduce the likelihood of complications to provide positive outcomes for both mother and baby.
Substance use during pregnancy is a growing issue in the United States, impacting the health of both mother and baby, but its criminalization may only serve to exacerbate the an issue where supportive maternal healthcare could help.
Rising numbers of older mothers has led to an increase in those with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Responsible for 10-15% of maternal deaths CVD is the leading cause of maternal mortality.
Obesity is a prevalent concern in pregnancy, posing significant risks to both the mother and her unborn child.
Early and consistent prenatal care greatly improves the chances of a healthy pregnancy and birth but disparities in access can increase the risk of pregnancy related complications.