BellyBand Wearable Fetal Monitor Earns CE Certification: 24-Hour Home Monitoring for Expectant Mothers
PrenatalCare launched BellyBand, a wearable fetal monitoring belt using flexible sensor arrays for continuous 24-hour tracking of fetal heart rate and contractions. AI analysis automatically flags abnormalities. The device has earned CE certification.
PrenatalCare announced on April 30 that its BellyBand wearable fetal monitoring belt has received CE certification. Traditional fetal heart monitoring requires bulky hospital equipment and takes about 20 minutes per session. High-risk pregnancies demand frequent hospital visits, creating significant disruption to daily life.
BellyBand simplifies the entire process into a single flexible belt. Built-in ultrasound sensor arrays continuously track fetal heart rate, while piezoelectric sensors monitor contraction frequency and intensity. An AI analysis system evaluates the data in real time and automatically alerts both the mother and her obstetrician if it detects abnormal fetal heart decelerations or excessive contractions.
In a trial involving 500 high-risk pregnancies, BellyBand successfully provided early warning of 12 cases of fetal distress requiring emergency intervention. BellyBand is priced at $399 and has already partnered with three obstetric care chains.
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