Hormones are having their 120th birthday this year—in 1905, British scientist Ernest Starling first coined the term “hormone.” And while so much has developed scientifically since then, so much has stayed the same.
Women and their reproductive systems governed by sex hormones have been pathologized as having “hysteria” for centuries (really–the ancient Greek term for uterus came from the word hysteron). Almost immediately after hormones were discovered, estrogen was named in 1906, after
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Femtech
FamilyWell Health Secures $8M to Expand Women’s Mental Health and Menopause Care Nationwide
What You Should Know:
- FamilyWell Health, an integrated women’s mental health company, raises $8M in Series A funding led by New Markets Venture Partners with participation from existing and new investors– .406 Ventures, GreyMatter Capital, The Alix Foundation, The Donna Fund, and The Lee Foundation.
- The investment will accelerate the company's national expansion of its maternal mental health model and extend integrated services into perimenopause and menopause
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Carrot Partners with ŌURA and Dexcom to Power Metabolic-Fertility Health with Biometric Data
What You Should Know:
- Carrot, a global fertility and family care platform announced a significant strategic partnership with ŌURA, the smart ring company, and Dexcom, the global leader in glucose biosensing. The collaboration introduces a novel, integrated approach to supporting fertility and family-building goals through Carrot’s clinically-backed metabolic-fertility program, Sprints.
- The partnership is marked by a first-of-its-kind integration with Stelo by Dexcom (the FDA-cleared
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Joy Secures $14M to Redefine the Parenting Experience
What You Should Know:
- Joy, a platform revolutionizing the parenting experience secures $14M in Series A funding co-led by Forerunner and Raga Partners, with participation from Magnify Ventures, Ingeborg Investments, Shazi Visram, Rogue Venture Partners, and Next Legacy Partners.
- The funding will be used to accelerate the development of the company’s advanced AI parenting platform, expand integrations with leading parenting brands, grow its expert network, and extend its services across
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AI for Maternal Health: New App Features Help Predict Preeclampsia Risk for 11 Million Women Globally
What You Should Know:
- Emagine Solutions Technology, an award-winning healthcare technology company, today announced the addition of AI-supported wellness features to its robust application, The Journey Pregnancy.
- The new data-driven wellness features help patients understand their risk or propensity for preeclampsia, encouraging users to check in with their clinician if they have concerns about their health or notice changes.
Addressing the Preeclampsia Crisis and
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90% of Patients Report Clinically Significant Improvement in Maternal Mental Health, Seven Starling Outcomes Study Reveals
What You Should Know:
- Seven Starling, a women's mental health company focused on providing specialized care during the critical stages of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood , has released its first patient outcomes study.
- The findings demonstrate the profound impact of accessible, specialized treatment on the maternal mental health crisis. Perinatal mental illness is the most common complication of childbirth, affecting 1 in 5 women in the U.S..
The
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FemTech: Amazon One Medical Launches Visits for Perimenopause and Menopause Care
What You Should Know:
- Today, One Medical, Amazon’s national in-person and virtual primary care practice, announced the launch of specialized Perimenopause and Menopause Visits–bringing dedicated, holistic menopause care into the primary care setting with specially trained providers across all regions where One Medical has offices.
- One Medical's personalized, comprehensive approach to care allows people to get the compassionate support they need on their terms and schedule.
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FemTech: Willow Launches Wearable Breast Pump with App Control Available Exclusively Through Insurance
What You Should Know:
- Willow Innovations, a leader in the Femtech space, has launched Willow Sync™, its newest wearable breast pump.
- The Willow Sync is designed to provide high-performance pumping technology at a lower out-of-pocket cost by being available exclusively through insurance providers. This new device builds on the award-winning design of the top-rated Willow Go®, offering a seamless pumping experience with a focus on comfort, mobility, and
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Seven Starling Raises $8M to Expand Maternal Mental Health Platform Nationally
What You Should Know:
- Seven Starling, a virtual provider of women's behavioral health services secures $8M in Series A funding led by Rethink Impact. The round includes participation from insiders Pear VC, Zeal Capital Partners, Magnify Ventures, Ulu Ventures, Expa, Fiore Ventures, the March of Dimes, Rogue Women's Fund, and Graham & Walker.
- The investment will accelerate the company's national expansion of its maternal mental health platform.
Maternal Mental
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Diana Health Secures $55M to Expand Women’s Health Programs
What You Should Know:
- Diana Health, a company that partners with hospitals to create innovative women's health programs secures $55M in Series C funding round led by HealthQuest Capital.
- The funding, which also included previous investors Norwest Venture Partners, .406 Ventures, LRVHealth, and AlleyCorp, will be used to expand Diana Health's physical footprint, enhance its integrated clinical programming, and improve its digital platform. These efforts are designed to deliver
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