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Next-Generation Medical Technology to Save Mothers and Their Babies

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Cutting the Cables: How Next-Generation Medical Technology Can Save Mothers and Babies

From AI-powered ultrasound to cloud-based image sharing, medical technology is transforming health care at an unprecedented pace. Yet when it comes to one of the most universal and life-changing experiences—pregnancy and childbirth—there is still a long way to go.

Every day, an estimated 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth. Shockingly, the United States has the highest maternal death rate among developed nations, and the number has been steadily rising over the past two decades. What should be a moment of joy too often turns into tragedy.

The key word here is “preventable.” Many maternal deaths can be avoided with better monitoring of both mother and baby. The principle of “you can’t manage what you don’t measure” applies powerfully in this context—especially during pregnancy and childbirth.

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Springer Publishing Editorial Staff
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