New Wearable Pregnancy Monitor Completes Clinical Trial
The device provides early warnings for potential birth complications in expectant mothers.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Pregnancy
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Oli has completed its final pivotal clinical trial for a wireless wearable monitor designed to predict pregnancy and birth complications. The technology aims to provide early warnings for severe conditions, including postpartum hemorrhage, for expecting mothers.
Why it matters
Postpartum hemorrhage is a significant concern because up to 40% of cases occur in women deemed low-risk at admission, making early detection vital. This technology seeks to improve maternal safety by providing clinicians with advanced notice of potentially dangerous events.
A pivotal clinical trial enrolled 1,000 mothers across seven hospital sites in Australia and the United States to validate the wearable device. While researchers have analyzed over 20 million maternal heartbeats and 100,000 contractions, regulatory approval status is currently pending.
The players
Oli
A health technology company developing wireless wearable monitors for maternal-fetal care.
Colby Holtshouse
The newly appointed member of the Oli Board of Directors and the current CEO of May Health.
The details
The device is a wireless wearable monitor that collects continuous physiological data during pregnancy and labor to predict medical complications. By tracking maternal heartbeats and uterine contractions, the system aims to provide warning signals before the onset of conditions like severe bleeding. The company intends to eventually expand the platform to analyze up to 15 different pregnancy and birth-related conditions.
Timeline
October 15, 2026: The company confirmed the completion of its final clinical trial and a new board appointment.
Health Landscape
The development of continuous, wireless maternal-fetal monitoring technology represents a departure from traditional episodic hospital-based assessments. This shift moves the field toward real-time, predictive analytics for birth conditions, aiming to improve outcomes in both high- and low-risk pregnancies.
Expectant mothers should note that this technology aims to identify risk factors that are often missed during standard screenings. Discuss with your obstetrician the available tools for continuous monitoring if you have concerns about potential birth complications.
The takeaway
Advanced wearable technology is being developed to detect maternal complications, such as postpartum hemorrhage, hours before they occur. If you are pregnant, prioritize discussions with your physician regarding your specific risk profile and current options for monitoring during labor.
Further reading
Learn more about advancements in prenatal health at Pregnancy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IT Brief Australia.
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