What You Should Know:
- Babyscripts, the leader in virtual maternity care, and Lyft Healthcare have joined forces to eliminate a major hurdle for expectant mothers: transportation.
- The strategic collaboration provides sponsored rides to and from doctor appointments for transportation-insecure patients enrolled in Babyscripts' program.
Ensuring Access to Essential Care
Pregnant women, regardless of their risk factors, will now have access to reliable transportation for
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Femtech
64% of Women Want to Talk More About Their Health, Report Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new report by Solera Health, a digital health platform, highlights a critical gap in communication surrounding women's health. The Women's Health report, titled "Human Centered Design: A Women’s Health Case Study," was developed through a comprehensive research effort.
- The survey of over 2,300 women across all adult life stages reveals a strong desire for more open conversations but also identifies factors that prevent women from discussing their
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FemTech: Nuvo Goes Public to Expand Remote Pregnancy Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Nuvo Group D.G. Ltd. (NASDAQ: NUVO) ("Nuvo"), a leader in remote pregnancy monitoring, today announced the successful completion of its business combination with LAMF Global Ventures Corp. I (NASDAQ: LGVC, LGVCU, LGVCW) ("LAMF"), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
- As part of the business combination, Nuvo will retain its name and existing management team, trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NUVO" starting May 2nd,
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FemTech: Midi Health Secures $60M to Expand Virtual Clinic for Perimenopause and Menopause
What You Should Know:
- Midi Health, a virtual clinic for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause, has secured $60M in Series B funding led by Emerson Collective, bringing Midi Health's total funding to $100M.
- The investment highlights a growing national focus on women's health, particularly during midlife transitions. With over 1.2 billion women globally entering perimenopause or menopause by 2030, and 85% experiencing symptoms that can significantly impact their lives, the
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Owlet Partners with Wheel to Simplify Access to In-Home Infant Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Owlet, a provider of smart infant monitoring technology, announced a strategic partnership with Wheel, a prominent virtual healthcare provider.
- The partnership empowers Wheel's network of clinicians to prescribe Owlet's BabySat, an FDA-cleared infant pulse oximeter. This innovative device, featuring a comfortable sock design, allows caregivers to effectively monitor their baby's health vitals at home. This collaboration fosters closer collaboration
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Thirty Madison & Talkspace Partner to Expand Mental Health Access for Women
What You Should Know:
- Thirty Madison, the company behind Keeps, Cove, and Nurx, announced a major partnership with Talkspace, a leading online therapy provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to significantly expand access to comprehensive mental health services for over half a million women.
Partnership Details
Under the agreement, Talkspace becomes the recommended therapy partner for Thirty Madison's Nurx and Cove brands. Nurx, a leader in women's healthcare, and
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Pelvital Closes $5M in Expand Stress Urinary Incontinence Treatment
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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