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What would it mean for your organization to engage in ambitious maternal health strategies?
Maternal health is critical to think about worldwide. Each year, around 300,000 women die during pregnancy and childbirth. Reducing maternal deaths and disabilities requires organizations to take radical steps.
Better maternal health means reducing preventable deaths and injuries. It’s driven by understanding threats and risks, developing safer, evidence-based practices, protecting the rights and needs of women and girls, and asking ‘why not?'”
Implementing sustainable maternal health systems should be a priority for all healthcare organizations. Below, you can find some ways to start.
Remote patient monitoring has emerged as a game-changer in improving maternal health. This technology enables healthcare providers to remotely monitor vital signs and collect essential data from expectant mothers. Through devices such as wearable monitors and smartphone applications, healthcare organizations can track certain factors like:
This real-time data allows healthcare professionals to identify any potential risks or complications early on.
One area where remote patient monitoring is particularly impactful is in the management of gestational diabetes. This condition affects about 2-10% of pregnancies in the US and requires regular monitoring of blood glucose levels.
With remote patient monitoring, expectant mothers can easily track their blood sugar levels at home to keep an eye out for warning signs. Healthcare teams can review the data remotely and provide timely feedback and adjustments to the treatment plan. This reduces the need for in-person clinic visits.
Remote patient monitoring also helps in monitoring high blood pressure during pregnancy, a condition known as preeclampsia. By regularly monitoring blood pressure at home, expectant mothers can check themselves for abnormalities and catch them early.
This allows healthcare professionals to intervene quickly and adjust medication or treatment plans to manage the condition effectively.
By incorporating remote patient monitoring into prenatal care, healthcare organizations can enhance the overall quality of care provided to expectant mothers. It ensures that healthcare professionals have access to real-time data, enabling them to identify potential complications early. This is how we prevent adverse outcomes and ensure a healthy pregnancy.
In addition to remote monitoring, telehealth presents an excellent opportunity for healthcare organizations to provide educational initiatives to expectant mothers. Educational programs can be delivered through virtual consultations, webinars, or online resources. They can cover various aspects of maternal health, including:
Through telehealth, healthcare providers can engage and empower expectant mothers by delivering personalized educational content. This can be tailored to their specific needs and concerns.
Telehealth also offers the opportunity for expectant mothers to attend virtual prenatal classes, where they can learn about various pregnancy aspects such as:
These educational initiatives help to empower expectant mothers by providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions. By increasing access to prenatal education through telehealth, healthcare organizations can play a vital role in reducing maternal complications.
Virtual consultations allow for two-way communication, enabling healthcare professionals to address any questions or concerns that expectant mothers may have. By leveraging telehealth for educational initiatives, healthcare organizations can deliver information in a convenient and accessible manner. This is regardless of the patient’s geographical location.
Postpartum care is a critical phase of the maternal health journey, yet it is often overlooked. Telehealth can bridge this gap by extending care beyond the hospital stay.
With virtual consultations and remote monitoring, healthcare providers can closely monitor postpartum recovery, identify any signs of complications, and offer guidance and support to new mothers.
Telehealth consultations enable healthcare professionals to assess the physical and emotional well-being of new mothers. They can also provide further education on the journey ahead.
These virtual visits allow healthcare providers to promptly address any concerns or questions that new mothers may have, reducing anxiety and ensuring a smooth postpartum transition.
Additionally, telehealth also enables healthcare organizations to address mental health concerns, such as postpartum depression, through teletherapy sessions. Postpartum depression affects approximately one in seven mothers and early identification and intervention are crucial for the well-being of the mother and child.
With telehealth, new mothers can access mental health services from the comfort and privacy of their homes. This eliminates barriers such as stigma, transportation, and childcare.
By integrating telehealth into postpartum care, healthcare organizations can ensure that new mothers receive continuous care and support during this vulnerable period. Virtual visits and remote monitoring help in detecting any signs of complications, addressing concerns promptly, and providing ongoing guidance.
The main goal is to prevent strength, education, and well-being.
In the telehealth era, healthcare organizations have a unique opportunity to improve maternal health through innovative strategies. By leveraging telehealth technology, healthcare providers can bridge the gap in access to prenatal care, enhance remote patient monitoring, deliver educational initiatives, and strengthen postpartum care.
These strategies offer convenience, accessibility, and personalized care for expectant mothers and contribute to healthier pregnancies and positive maternal health outcomes.
Take the first step towards a healthier maternal health journey by exploring the telehealth solutions offered by BlueStar. Our expertise in remote patient monitoring can help your healthcare organization provide high-quality care and support for expectant mothers.
Contact us today to learn more about how we can improve maternal health outcomes together. Remember, every step counts in improving maternal health, and together, we can make a significant difference.
