Who gets “custody” when a married couple has frozen embryos but then decides...
It’s still a complicated issue legally if a partner in a marriage that has ended in divorce is able to use previously frozen, fertilized eggs without the other person’s consent.
View ArticleFDA approves expanded label for InSightec’s ultrasound uterine fibroid device
The ExAblate device’s label, an ultrasound technology designed to treat uterine fibroids, has been adapted in order for it to be available to women who want to keep their uterus intact while still...
View ArticleCuts to care for pregnant women may hinder Zika prevention
The states aren’t addressing the challenge low-income women face in getting birth control. And, for those who do get pregnant, there are still major barriers to accessing potentially helpful prenatal...
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With $4M fundraise Bloomlife will seek FDA clearance for pregnancy monitoring...
Bloomlife attracted a group of new investors including Salesforce founder Marc Benioff and the opportunistic early stage fund Efficient Capacity, Kapor Capital, CAA Ventures, Liquid 2 Ventures, and...
View ArticleThis digital health startup seeks to prevent pregnancy complications
Babyscripts is working with 10 health systems and plans to add six more in the next month.
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Startup seeking to help prevent pregnancy complications will take part in...
One hundred patients from Cone Health’s Center for Women’s Healthcare will have the option to sign up for the remote monitoring pilot with Babyscripts which will begin in February 2018.
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Could remote monitoring reduce frequency of in-person visits during pregnancy?
A crucial element of these emerging remote-monitoring programs is that they’re closely integrated with the work of clinical staff.
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Startup Future Family rakes in $10M to expand subscription fertility service
Aspect Ventures led the $10 million Series A round. BBG Ventures, LaunchCapital, iNovia, RiverPark Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Day One Ventures and Portfolia participated.
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Can health tech innovation reduce risks for expectant mothers?
Maternal-fetal Early Warning Systems in obstetrics are associated with improved compliance related to treatment with prompt use of medications and protocols known to prevent maternal complications and...
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Inova Health System partners with, invests $500K in Babyscripts
In addition to the $500,000 investment in the startup, Inova will deploy Babyscripts’ offering to its employee health plan, then to its entire system.
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Livongo launches behavioral health program for expectant and new parents
The new product represents one of the first major expansions of the company’s behavioral health offerings since the company’s acquisition of Denver-based behavioral health startup myStrength earlier...
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Startup gets FDA clearance for device that can monitor baby’s heart rate
Nuvo Group received 510k clearance from the Food and Drug Administration for its wearable sensor band, which can monitor fetal and maternal heart rate data.
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BCBSA to take aim at racial inequities in health, starting with maternal care
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association recently announced its new national health equity strategy that will focus on maternal health, diabetes, cardiovascular care and mental health. The association’s...
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Labcorp buys fertility benefits company Ovia
The company purchased digital health company Ovia Health for an undisclosed amount. It makes apps for fertility tracking, pregnancy stages and parenting advice.
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Justice Department sues Texas to block restrictive abortion law
The Biden administration has issued a legal challenge to invalidate the controversial Texas law that bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy claiming that it will strip residents of their...
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Trinity Health Of New England partners with telehealth startup to help more...
Mothers don’t have enough resources for breastfeeding support. However, many feel like they have to breastfeed due to the nationwide formula shortage. To address these problems, Trinity Health Of New...
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Health equity should start at birth
Pregnant women and others able to give birth are severely underrepresented in clinical research globally. But real-world data – when relevant, reliable, and fit for the purpose of answering a given...
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How Mirvie is building an RNA platform to predict pregnancy complications sooner
Personalized pregnancy care startup Mirvie is building an RNA testing platform it says will be the first to predict preeclampsia and preterm labor months before they occur. These tests are meant to...
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Racial disparities in maternal health complications grew amid Covid-19, BCBS...
Pregnancy-related complications increased 9% between 2018 and 2020 among all women, but the rate of change is even more significant among women of color. The disparities exist regardless of having...
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Why improving maternal care could be impossible without VBC
This dearth of maternity care providers is exacerbating the country’s less-than-stellar reputation for birth outcomes. In order to ensure better health for mothers and their newborns, OB-GYNs must...
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Former Uber Health founder launches new startup with a fresh take on egg...
Cofertility is a new startup aiming to make egg freezing more accessible by tying it to egg donation. The startup offers women two programs: Keep and Split. With Keep, women can pay to freeze their...
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Women’s Health is Suffering Due to Lack of Research and Funding, Experts Say
Women’s health has been historically underfunded — in terms of both research dollars and venture capital investment. Lawmakers can’t craft effective policy nor can startups innovate in the women’s...
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Getlabs, Poplin Team Up To Bring Pre-pregnancy Wellness Testing to Couples’...
Poplin sells tests for couples looking to know more about their health before they start trying to get pregnant. After traditionally offering their tests in labs, Poplin is partnering with Getlabs to...
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Oula Rakes in $19.1M for Hybrid Maternity Clinic
The funding round was led by 8VC and included participation from Chelsea Clinton’s fund, Metrodora; the Female Founders Fund; Collaborative Fund; and Alumni Ventures. In total, Oula has raised $22.3...
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Ciox, Sentara Healthcare Pilot Data Access Tool to Improve Maternal Health
Ciox recently partnered with Virginia-based non-profit health system Sentara Healthcare to pilot a tool that makes it easier for expectant mothers to access their health records. The fact that...
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Study: Pregnant Rural Residents Often Have Worse Insurance Coverage Than Urban
A Michigan Medicine study found that rural residents had higher rates of uninsurance before, during and after pregnancy than urban residents. There were also significant disparities among Hispanic and...
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Zocdoc Partners With Zaya Care for Pregnancy, Postpartum Services
Through the partnership, patients can find and book appointments with Zaya’s providers via Zocdoc’s website or app. The partnership represents the first time Zocdoc will have lactation consultants...
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Meet Zuri — The Startup That Just Launched to Help People Navigate Infertility
A new startup named Zuri Fertility recently launched. Its platform provides resources for patients who are trying to conceive — including telehealth, at-home testing, prescriptions, mental health...
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French Startup Snags $14M for Prenatal Ultrasound AI Tool
Sonio recently gained $14 million in Series A funding. The Paris-based startup’s AI platform automates ultrasound reporting so that healthcare providers can conduct ultrasound exams with greater...
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Evernorth: More Women Experienced Post-Miscarriage Depression During Pandemic
Just 10% of women who had post-miscarriage depression during the pandemic received the “full spectrum of treatment” through therapy and antidepressants, according to a new report by Evernorth Research...
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