What You Should Know: - Pelvital USA, Inc., a leading women's health innovator, has announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $5M seed-plus funding round. The investment round was led by Boomerang Ventures with new investors including Pier 70 Ventures, Life Science Angels, Tech Coast Angels Orange County, and Blue Pacific Fund. - This additional $2.32M funding will significantly accelerate the commercialization of Flyte, their novel treatment for stress urinary
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LunaJoy Health Secures $4.2M to Launch LunaCare & Address Disparities in Maternal Mental Health
What You Should Know: - LunaJoy Health, a FemTech company dedicated to improving women's mental health, has announced the launch of LunaCare, a novel integrated care program specifically focused on maternal mental health. - The initiative is backed by $4.2M in fresh funding from a distinguished group of investors, including Y Combinator, FoundersX Fund, and Goodwater Capital. Addressing Disparities and Transforming Care LunaJoy Health's mission is to eliminate disparities
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Femtech: New Prenatal Genetic Test Predicts Baby’s Traits as Early as 10 Weeks
What You Should Know: - BillionToOne (BTO), a company dedicated to accessible and accurate genetic testing, has launched BabyPeek, a first-of-its-kind prenatal test uses advanced technology to predict a baby's non-medical traits as early as 10 weeks. - BabyPeek is designed to bring a touch of lighthearted joy to your pregnancy journey and complements the essential UNITY test, which screens for chromosomal abnormalities and recessive genetic conditions. Peek at Your Baby's
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FamilyWell Secures $4.3M to Combat Maternal Mental Health Crisis
What You Should Know: - FamilyWell Health, a company dedicated to improving maternal mental health, announced today they have secured $4.3 million in seed funding led by .406 Ventures, with participation from GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures. - The funding will fuel FamilyWell's national expansion, tackling the crucial issue of maternal mental health. An alarming statistic reveals that 1 in 5 women in the United States experience postpartum depression, yet access to treatment remains
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Biorithm Secures $3.5M to Revolutionize Connected Maternity Care
What You Should Know: - Biorithm, a global women's health medtech company, has secured $3.5M in Series A funding to fuel its mission of improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable pregnancy complications. - This investment, co-led by Adaptive Capital Partners and SEEDS Capital, will support Biorithm's expansion in key markets like Southeast Asia and the United States, as well as the advancement of its flagship Femom technology. Combating Preventable
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Michigan Expands Access to Philips Avent Pregnancy+ App for Medicaid Mothers
What You Should Know: - Michigan is taking a major step forward in improving maternal and infant health by expanding access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ mobile app for Medicaid-eligible families. - The public-private partnership between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Royal Philips addresses the U.S. maternal mortality crisis and creates a more equitable healthcare system. Connecting Families to Resources and Education The Pregnancy+ app provides
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Sheba & Nuvo Offer Home-Based Monitoring for High-Risk Moms
What You Should Know: In a groundbreaking healthcare initiative, Sheba Beyond, one of world’s first virtual hospitals, and Nuvo Group, a pioneer in remote pregnancy monitoring solutions, have accelerated their partnership to transform the care of high-risk pregnant patients in times of crisis and beyond.Amidst the challenges posed by the recent war in Israel on October 7th, this advancement in the partnership marks a significant breakthrough in prenatal care, particularly for
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Privia Medical Group Launches Privia Wellness in Partnership with Iron Health
What You Should Know: - Privia Medical Group Gulf Coast is pioneering a novel approach to women's healthcare by launching Privia Wellness, a new ancillary service offering comprehensive health and wellness solutions. - Powered by Iron Health and supported by March of Dimes, aims to provide women with convenient access to personalized care beyond their typical OB/GYN services. - Recent research highlights the pivotal role of OB/GYNs in women's overall healthcare, with a majority of women
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FemTech: Mosie Baby Awarded FDA Clearance for At-Home Intravaginal Insemination
What You Should Know: Mosie Baby, a pioneering at-home fertility care company, has secured FDA Class II clearance for its Mosie Baby Kit making it the first and only FDA-cleared over-the-counter kit for use in intravaginal insemination (IVI).The kit was created to support those who are unable to conceive with intercourse or for whom intercourse is not an option. Following its FDA 510k Class II clearance, Mosie Baby looks forward to expanding access to its Mosie Baby Kit which was
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FemTech: Memorial Hermann Taps Midi Health to Expand Access to Expert Midlife Care for Women
What You Should Know: - Memorial Hermann Health System is teaming up with Midi Health, a virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women navigating midlife hormonal transition for women in perimenopause and menopause. - Memorial Hermann will work with Midi to extend the care their providers can give to women. Midi's virtual clinic offers high-touch telehealth services while supporting patients’ continued connection to the expertise and care of their Memorial Hermann-affiliated
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