UC San Diego working to improve high-risk pregnancy outcomes
Researchers at UC San Diego have created a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously monitors fetal health, offering real-time data comparable to traditional ultrasounds, especially benefiting high-risk pregnancies.
A group of engineers from the University of California San Diego have developed a device that could improve high-risk pregnancy outcomes, according to an announcement.
The device, an ultrasound patch that patients wear, provides ongoing pregnancy surveillance regardless if the fetus is moving or not. While the pregnant patient is not currently receiving an ultrasound from a professional, the patch tracks “a baby’s anatomy and blood flow in real time.” The device proved to produce measurements comparable to traditional ultrasounds in tests.
The smart technology “could help doctors detect complications earlier in high-risk pregnancies.” This is particularly impactful for mothers living in areas experiencing pregnancy resource shortages, according to UC San Diego.
