Birthvue
Maternal morbidity and mortality rates in the United States remain alarmingly high, with approximately 700 women succumbing to pregnancy complications annually, while an additional 60,000 experience severe maternal morbidity. Prolonged labor exacerbates this crisis, highlighting an urgent need for intervention in childbirth procedures. Birthvue emerges as a promising solution, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate labor and delivery care. This comprehensive platform provides customized essential information to both pregnant women and healthcare professionals, offering real-time updates on labor progression and personalized support throughout the birthing process. Birthvue’s AI algorithm analyzes vital patient data, empowering clinicians to make proactive interventions and optimize patient outcomes. Collaborating with HITLAB, Birthvue underwent usability testing involving OB/GYNs from renowned hospitals, aiming to assess its value in obstetrics and gynecology. Interviews with five OB/GYNs provided diverse insights into labor and delivery care, emphasizing the importance of quality and safety. Participants, with expertise spanning 5 to 15 years, expressed dedication to aligning practices with recent guidelines and recognized the potential of technology in ensuring timely interventions. The study employed deductive thematic analysis to identify recurring themes and insights, aiding in refining Birthvue for seamless integration into healthcare workflows. These findings underscore the platform’s usability and effectiveness in addressing critical issues in pregnancy healthcare, emphasizing the role of innovative technologies in improving patient care coordination and outcomes.