A Smart Panty Liner for At-Home Preterm Birth Diagnostics
Most pregnant women who are at risk of preterm birth are hospitalized but end up giving birth at term. REA develops a smart panty liner that analyzes vaginal secretions and alerts the doctor via app if the mom-to-be has to go to the hospital. This solution allows the pregnant woman to be monitored in the comfort of her own home, sparing her from potentially months of unnecessary hospital stays and overtreatment with medications.