Maternal Health
The US has one of the highest infant mortality rates in the developed world. In addition, nearly 500,000 births each year are pre-term (12.5% of the total) costing nearly $26 billion each year and accounting for half of all infant hospitalization costs and 25% of all pediatric medical costs.Getting critical information to pregnant women when they need it can help. Voxiva's Maternal Health solution provides tips and information to women on a week-by-week basis as they go through their pregnancy and the first year of their baby's life.
With constant support and encouragement, women who receive this support are better informed and more empowered to keep themselves and their babies healthy.
Enrollment:
Women can self-register for this service by using technology they are most comfortable with-the web, text messaging or the phone. They can also be enrolled by case workers or care providers.
Pregnancy Risk Assessment:
As part of the enrollment process, women are asked questions about age, weight, health behaviors (e.g., tobacco and alcohol consumption) to assess their condition. The system uses these assessments to customize the messages women will receive.
Content Delivery:
Each week, the service delivers a series of personalized educational messages sent through e-mail or text message. The messages are timed according to the expected delivery date and personalized according to each woman's personal profile.
Calls to Action:
Based on individual preferences, the system can provide reminders to take action (e.g. to attend a prenatal appointment). These messages provide simple reminders that have a huge impact on improving overall health of their baby.
Pregnancy Diary:
The system allows women to record personal information such as weight gain, morning sickness and fatigue via text message, the phone or the web. This diary provides women with a health companion and a personal record to keep track of their health throughout their pregnancy to ensure a safe delivery and healthy baby.
The Benefits of the Maternal Health solution
Women can self-register for this service by using technology they are most comfortable with-the web, text messaging or the phone. They can also be enrolled by case workers or care providers.
Pregnancy Risk Assessment:
As part of the enrollment process, women are asked questions about age, weight, health behaviors (e.g., tobacco and alcohol consumption) to assess their condition. The system uses these assessments to customize the messages women will receive.
Content Delivery:
Each week, the service delivers a series of personalized educational messages sent through e-mail or text message. The messages are timed according to the expected delivery date and personalized according to each woman's personal profile.
Calls to Action:
Based on individual preferences, the system can provide reminders to take action (e.g. to attend a prenatal appointment). These messages provide simple reminders that have a huge impact on improving overall health of their baby.
Pregnancy Diary:
The system allows women to record personal information such as weight gain, morning sickness and fatigue via text message, the phone or the web. This diary provides women with a health companion and a personal record to keep track of their health throughout their pregnancy to ensure a safe delivery and healthy baby.
The Benefits of the Maternal Health solution
- More informed & engaged women.
- Better adherence to treatment.
- Healthier babies.