What You Should Know:
- Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Ingeborg Initiatives, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health announced a partnership to provide all expectant parents in Arkansas with access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ app.
- The initiative aims to enhance prenatal care, increase health literacy, and promote healthy habits among expectant families.
- Arkansas currently faces significant challenges in maternal
Read More
Femtech
Sheba and Nuvo Partner to Deploy AI-Driven Pregnancy Monitoring
What You Should Know:
- Sheba Medical Center, a global medical institution, and Nuvo Group, a pioneer in remote pregnancy monitoring forms a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for prenatal care.
- This partnership, facilitated by ARC (Sheba's innovation arm), aims to transform pregnancy monitoring, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.
Enhance Maternal and Fetal Outcomes
The collaboration will focus
Read More
Halle Berry Launches Respin Health: Personalized Menopause Care and Community
What You Should Know:
- Respin, the health and wellness platform founded by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, is evolving into a comprehensive female longevity brand.
- The transformation introduces a 360-degree experience designed to support women throughout their midlife journey, focusing on navigating menopause.
“I found out I was in perimenopause at 54 - abruptly, with no warning from my doctors. I was not prepared and did not know where to turn for support. I was one
Read More
FemTech: Mira Launches Second Annual Sex Hormones Awareness Week
What You Should Know:
- Mira, a hormonal health company announced the launch of its second annual Sex Hormones Awareness Week, taking place from February 17th to 23rd, 2025.
- Building on the success of last year's event, this initiative aims to raise awareness, promote education, and drive innovation in the field of hormonal health.
Despite significant medical advancements, hormonal health remains an often misunderstood and under-researched area, particularly for women.
Read More
Mira Advances At-home Monitoring System with Ultrasound Validation with UCalgary
What You Should Know:
- Mira, a provider of at-home hormone monitoring solutions, announced a collaboration with researchers at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Kinesiology to validate the performance of the Mira Hormone Monitor.
- The research aims to establish Mira's technology as a reliable and accurate tool for women's health, comparable to the gold standard of ultrasound for ovulation tracking.
Mira Hormone Monitor
The Mira Hormone Monitor is the first
Read More
Axena Health & Mayo Clinic Partner to Enhance Pelvic Health Education for Women
What You Should Know:
- Axena Health, a medical device company focused on female pelvic health, announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to integrate educational content on overactive bladder (OAB) into its clinically proven Leva® Pelvic Health System.
- The partnership combines Axena Health's innovative technology with Mayo Clinic's trusted medical expertise to empower women with knowledge and resources to manage their pelvic health.
Collaboration Integrates Mayo Clinic's
Read More
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Expands Women’s Health Access in MA
What You Should Know:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced a new partnership with Visana Health, a virtual women's health clinic, to provide its members with expanded access to comprehensive and convenient care.
- The collaboration reinforces Blue Cross' commitment to supporting women's health and addressing the unique needs of its members.
Virtual Care Option Provides Comprehensive Support for Women
Research indicates that women
Read More
SimpliFed Raises $4M to Expand Virtual Maternal Healthcare Platform
What You Should Know:
- SimpliFed, a provider of virtual maternal healthcare, today announced a $4M funding round led by Morningside.
- The investment will support the company's expansion from a point solution focused on baby feeding to a comprehensive maternal care technology platform powered by its newly updated Maternal Health Operating System (mOS).
Improved Maternal Health Outcomes
SimpliFed partners with over 300 health systems, independent practices, and health
Read More
Delfina Care Raises $17M to Expand AI-Powered Maternal Health
What You Should Know:
- Delfina Care, a healthcare technology company addressing the maternal health crisis raises $17M in Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with included participation from ARTIS Ventures, Mayo Clinic, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Story Ventures, SemperVirens, Bread and Butter Ventures, Boutique Ventures, and Chelsea Clinton's Metrodora Ventures.
- The investment will fuel Delfina's growth and expansion, enabling the company to deliver its
Read More
Aetna Better Health Taps Twentyeight Health to Expand Access to Women’s Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Twentyeight Health, a digital-first women's healthcare platform is teaming up with with Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health company, to provide expanded access to reproductive and sexual healthcare services for Aetna Better Health members.
- The partnership allows Aetna Better Health members in Illinois to utilize Twentyeight Health's telehealth platform to connect with experienced healthcare providers online, receive prescriptions delivered to their
Read More
