Spotlight: How Wearable Tech is Helping Georgia's Fight to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes

January 3, 2025, ATLANTA, GA – In a recent article by WABE, Jess Mador highlights the innovative role of wearable technology in improving maternal health outcomes across Georgia. The article spotlights Armor Medical Inc., an Atlanta-based medtech company led by co-founder and CEO Kelsey Mayo, Ph.D. Armor Medical is developing a wrist-worn, non-invasive device designed to detect early signs of maternal hemorrhage, one of the leading causes of maternal mortality globally. The device's innovative, non-invasive imaging technology continuously monitors blood and other key cardiovascular parameters, enabling real-time alerts for healthcare providers during labor, delivery, and postpartum care.

Mayo, driven by her personal near-death experience with internal bleeding, emphasizes the device's potential to address critical delays in diagnosing hemorrhage, which often occurs only after significant blood loss has already happened. The device aims to improve outcomes by facilitating earlier intervention and reducing reliance on reactive measures such as blood transfusions or emergency surgeries. Armor Medical plans to launch its device in healthcare settings by 2027, following pivotal clinical studies and FDA approval.

The article also highlights other maternal health innovators, including Operation M.I.S.T., a program founded by Dr. Katherine Sylvester, which uses remote patient monitoring technology to track vital signs and detect potential complications in high-risk pregnancies. Additionally, Dr. Lucienne Ide, founder and CEO of Rimidi, is advancing maternal health software solutions to monitor conditions such as gestational diabetes and high blood pressure. These innovations collectively represent a powerful effort to address Georgia's maternal health crisis by combining technology, early detection, and patient-centered care.

Read the full article, and listen to other stories in the ongoing WABE series "Missing Moms" here: https://www.wabe.org/how-wearable-tech-is-helping-georgias-fight-to-improve-pregnancy-outcomes/

Atlanta-based Armor Medical is working on a device designed to detect early maternal hemorrhage. It’s expected to come to market for healthcare use in the next couple of years. (Jess Mador/WABE)