News-Medical.Net September 17, 2025
By linking wearable data with pregnancy hormones, researchers show how everyday devices could one day help detect risks like miscarriage or preterm birth long before symptoms appear.
A recent study in eBioMedicine investigated the effectiveness of wearable sensors in tracking physiological and behavioral changes during pregnancy and assessing their association with pregnancy-related hormonal fluctuations.
Rising Trends in Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Pregnancy complications, including miscarriage and preterm birth, remain serious threats to both maternal and fetal health. In the U.S., adverse pregnancy outcomes are increasing, and disparities in maternal mortality persist between White and non-White women. These trends highlight the urgent need for better ways to monitor and address pregnancy risks.
Early detection of complications could enable timely clinical interventions and...
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