Handheld device for fetal health monitoring and method thereof

Abstract

A handheld device for fetal health monitoring is provided. The device comprises at least one sensor configured to detect fetal movement, and an ultrasound transducer unit configured to record a heartbeat sound of the fetus. The device further comprises a storage unit connectable to the at least one sensor and the ultrasound transducer unit and configured to store the detected fetal movement along with a timestamp and the heartbeat sound of the fetus in the form of digital information.

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technical field [0001] The subject matter disclosed herein relates to health monitoring devices. More particularly, the subject matter relates to handheld devices for monitoring the health of a fetus. Background technique [0002] Fetal movement felt by a pregnant woman is considered an indication that the fetus is in good shape. Fetal movement is used as an indirect measure of central nervous system integrity and function. Although fetal movements can be recorded by ultrasound as early as 7-8 weeks of gestation, pregnancy Fetal movement or "flutter" is usually not felt. During pregnancy, the frequency of fetal movement usually increases, especially at night and when the pregnant woman is resting. At the end of the trimester (36 weeks and later), there is often a slow change in fetal movement with less kicking and more rolling and stretching. [0003] The fetal movements counted and tracked by the mother are called kick counts. It has been accepted as an inexpensive, s...

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Problems solved by technology

If timely assistance is not provided to a pregnant woman in an emergency, this can affect the fetus and may result in stillbirth

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