Remote multimodality monitoring of maternal physiology from the first trimester to postpartum period: study results.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Current antenatal care largely relies on widely spaced appointments, hence only a fraction of the pregnancy period is subject to monitoring. Continuous monitoring of physiological parameters could represent a paradigm shift in obstetric care. Here, we analyse the data from daily home monitoring in pregnancy and consider the implications of this approach for tracking pregnancy health.

Methods

Prospective feasibility study of continuous home monitoring of blood pressure, weight, heart rate, sleep and activity patterns from the first trimester to 6 weeks postpartum.

Results

Fourteen out of 24 women completed the study (58%). Compared to early pregnancy [week 13, median heart rate (HR) 72/min, interquartile range (IQR) 12.8], heart rate increased by week 35 (HR

SUBMITTER: Zielinska AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9553246 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature