Research-Based Pregnancy Care

Research-based pregnancy care involves the use of evidence-based information on pregnancy, childbirth, and challenges during the postpartum phase. This information is provided by experts in the field, offering professional, simplified, and helpful advice based on studies, not outdated myths. This saves you time searching for untrustworthy sources on the internet that may mislead you. This form of care optimises infant and maternal health by incorporating scientific evidence into prenatal care, labour, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

How can PreggyCheck help?

PreggyCheck stands out by providing ongoing, continuous support through up-to-date, science-based articles. International guidelines and obstetric-specific institutes’ resources are used to provide premium knowledge for a healthier and safer pregnancy. These articles provide detailed insights into pregnancy health and answer all pregnancy-related questions, making them a unique and comprehensive resource for expectant mothers.

Evidence-Based Approach to Pregnancy Care

With an appropriate evidence-based, empathic approach to women's wellness and pregnancy care, we can ensure you benefit from comprehensive wellness services. These services equip you with the knowledge and support to handle complex situations with ease.

Therapeutic Tools

Our therapeutic tools, such as journaling and Preggy Prayers, are designed to alleviate the anxiety and stress that can come with pregnancy. These tools provide a therapeutic outlet for you to document and share your personalised experiences. Relax and enjoy.

Individualised Patient Care

The App offers a truly personalised experience for each patient. It allows her to share her experiences, export medical records at her convenience, capture all relevant delivery information (including the birthing plan and birth statistics), and schedule consultation reminders, check-ups, and screenings. This individualised care ensures that each user's unique needs are met.

Improved Birthing Experience & Outcome

With the ongoing support and fun, informative tools integrated in PreggyCheck, we help prepare you both mentally and physically for a smooth birthing experience. The experience is carefully planned, ensuring you are well-informed and ready for the birth well ahead of time.

Using PreggyCheck, you’ll notice a positive birthing experience with minimal risk of complications and a more satisfying experience for most pregnant women. Even though each woman’s experience during pregnancy is different, PreggyCheck consistently aims to deliver positive outcomes.

Better Infant and Maternal Health Outcomes

Minimise these risks to dramatically improve outcomes. An informed patient is an empowered patient. PreggyCheck empowers women by keeping them informed, encouraging regular antenatal check-ups, promoting patient involvement in their health, and facilitating shared decision-making. This enables the early detection of potential risks, allowing for early intervention to prevent complications and ultimately result in healthier offspring.

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The Importance of PreggyCheck for Maternal Mental Health Support and Reduction of High-Risk Pregnancies

The Use of PreggyCheck for Maternal Mental Health Awareness

Suicide

Mental health concerns are increasingly prevalent among pregnant women, with suicide remaining the leading cause of maternal death during pregnancy and the perinatal period.

Thoughts about suicide during pregnancy, according to a study in the National Library of Medicine, are known to range between 5 and 14 per cent, and after pregnancy, during the postpartum phase, account for 20 per cent of postpartum deaths.

Postpartum depression

Postpartum depression is a severe form of depression that develops after childbirth and impacts about 10 per cent of women. The signs without a definite diagnosis are observed in 50 per cent of mothers.

Baby brain

Forgetfulness or a period of brain fog, also known as "baby brain", is a common occurrence during pregnancy and affects all areas of a woman's life significantly. With “pregnancy brain,” mothers have trouble with memory, find it difficult to concentrate and notice a decline in cognitive function. It's reported that about 50-80 per cent of pregnant women experience forgetfulness.

How can PreggyCheck help with mental health issues during pregnancy and the challenges of baby brain?

• Informs you of important updates
• You have a personalised calendar to record appointments, tests and screenings.
• PreggyCheck provides invaluable mental health support through journaling, inspirational messages, and daily devotions, offering a comforting presence during this transformative time.
• Helps to connect with the baby through the foetal kick count
• Keep reminders of the memorable occasion with the baby bump album

PreggyCheck: Vitals & High Blood Pressure Alerts

Hypertension

High blood pressure (hypertension) remains the silent killer during pregnancy. Types of hypertension during pregnancy, such as chronic hypertension, preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, according to studies, affect 10 per cent of pregnancies worldwide.

Hypertension

Shortness of breath (dyspnea) is a widespread concern among pregnant women, with 60 to 70 per cent of them prone to this due to significant changes in pulmonary physiology. Hormonal changes during pregnancy lead to significant alterations in the airway mucosa and upper respiratory tract. These profound changes during pregnancy impact the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Heart Rate

The amount of blood the heart pumps increases significantly from 30 to 50 per cent during pregnancy. Once there’s an increase in cardiac output, the heart rate speeds up considerably.

Therefore, during pregnancy, the heart works much harder than it ever has before and increases its workload as a result. While certain changes are normal, it's important to be aware that complications may develop when the heart beats irregularly, potentially leading to bradycardia (a slow heartbeat), tachycardia (a rapid heartbeat), and arrhythmia (an inconsistent heartbeat). These types of issues may arise from underlying heart conditions or develop suddenly during pregnancy, increasing the risk of premature birth and preeclampsia.

How can PreggyCheck help reduce the risk factors associated with a high-risk pregnancy?

• Interprets your vitals
• Closely monitors the progress and stage of the pregnancy
• Provides crucial, evidence-based information
• Reminds you of upcoming appointments, ultrasounds and tests through our personalised appointment calendar.
• 24-hour access to medical data so you are informed and up-to-date on your current health status.
• Alerts you to updates on your vitals, key components to a successful and healthy pregnancy.

References

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