All-round care: digital services during pregnancy
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Topic of the Month January 2023

All-round care: digital services during pregnancy

Digital services relating to pregnancy are still far from commonplace in Germany. Yet their usefulness is beyond question. Of course, they should not replace the midwife or the visit to the doctor. But in our Topic of the Month, you can find out just how diverse the possibilities of digitization can be during the time between a positive pregnancy test and birth.

Pregnancy: Digital care is here
Image: A dark-skinned pregnant woman is sitting on a couch during video chat with a female physician; Copyright: AnnaStills
The demands of pregnancy are not easy on the expectant mother’s body. Although most pregnancies occur without complications, some women may experience health conditions or problems. Modern technologies are available to provide maternity care and are great resources to prevent problems during this important time.
Read the article about pregnancy care with eHealth and mHealth

HEDI: App supports pregnant women and young families
Image: Screenshot of a website showing the illustration of a pregnant woman, a female physician and a text about the German mothers’ pass (Mutterpass); Copyright: Screenshot HEDI-App
Pregnant women often feel an increased need for information. It is great when midwives, gynecologists, and advisory services are within easy reach and quickly accessible as a valuable resource. Unfortunately, that is not always the case, especially in rural districts. This is where the HEDI app can help, because it puts pregnant women in touch with local contacts and services.
Read the interview with Dr. Corinna Morys-Wortmann here

SMART Start: Digitization in prenatal care
Image: A pregnant woman getting her blood pressure measured; Copyright: dasha11
Pregnancy means many prenatal visits. Regularly scheduled checkup appointments are important to help expectant mothers get ready for the healthiest pregnancy possible. The question is: Could some parameters be measured and monitored via smart devices from the comfort of one’s own home? The SMART Start project explores this issue.
Read the interview about SMART Start here

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