A Comprehensive Digital Health Solution for Postpartum Care
This invention is a mobile application for Android and iOS that supports maternal and infant health during the first year after birth. The app's primary advantage is its ability to holistically address the needs of both the birth giver and the infant by integrating metrics for both.
Description
This mobile app is a derivative of a previously designed app that focused on supporting maternal health outcomes in the first six weeks following delivery. The original structure, which includes symptom tracking and triaging for maternal morbidity/mortality risks, as well as psychosocial and social needs assessments, has been maintained. The app also connects users to local and system-based resources tailored to specific risk factors. The new version expands upon this foundation by incorporating additional content, screening tools, and messaging related to maternal health, infant health, and developmental milestones for the first 12 months after birth. The tool is designed to support earlier risk identification and intervention for both the birth giver and the infant, promoting stronger family foundations. It is described as the first tool of its kind to pair maternal and infant well-being metrics in this format.Applications
- Digital health platforms for maternal and infant care.- Healthcare providers and hospital systems for patient monitoring and support.
- Insurance companies to promote positive health outcomes and reduce costs.
- Public health organizations for large-scale data collection and intervention.
- Parenting support services and family-focused non-profits.
Advantages
- Holistic Postpartum Care: Addresses both maternal and infant needs throughout the first year postpartum, with a special focus on the critical first six weeks.- Early Risk Identification: Supports the early identification and intervention for health risks in both the birth giver and their infant.
- Comprehensive Support: Provides symptom tracking, risk triaging, and psychosocial assessments to identify and address a range of needs.
- Resource Connection: Connects users to local and systemic resources specifically matched to their disclosed risk factors.
- Novel Approach: It is a unique tool that pairs maternal and infant well-being metrics in a single format.