From innovation to impact: Revolutionising maternal health through FemTech
Date: Thursday 31 July 2025
Time: 16:00-17:30 UTC
Description:
Emerging FemTech innovations are reshaping global women’s health by addressing critical gaps in maternal care. In this FIGO regional webinar, leading experts will explore how artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies, advanced medical devices and digital tools are being adapted to meet the unmet needs of those experiencing pregnancy and childbirth.
Distinguished speakers will highlight cutting-edge developments such as AI-enabled point-of-care (POC) ultrasound, wearable health devices and smart platforms that are improving outcomes for mothers and their babies, particularly in low-resource settings.
By connecting clinical guidelines with real-world practice, the discussion will examine how these innovative tools are empowering healthcare providers, enhancing access to care and reshaping the delivery of maternal health services.
Can the integration of AI into clinical practice help us achieve more precise, scalable, and cost-effective maternal care? Join us as we explore the possibilities – together.
This webinar is led by the FIGO Trustee for North America Dr Ernesto Castelazo Morales in collaboration with the FIGO Committee on Women's Health and Technology.
Language: English with live interpretation in French and Spanish.
Moderator
Dr Ernesto Castelazo Morales, FIGO Trustee for North America, Mexico
Introduction
Setting the scene: The FemTech revolution in maternal health
Prof Kihara Anne-Beatrice, FIGO President, Kenya
Speakers
Addressing unmet needs in global maternal health
Prof Moshe Hod, Chair, FIGO Committee on Women's Health and Technology, Israel
Harnessing artificial intelligence for maternal health innovation
Prof Aris Papageorghiou, Committee Member, FIGO Committee on Women's Health and Technology, United Kingdom
The future of preterm birth prevention: Wearables, biomarkers and advanced ultrasound
Prof Nir Melamed, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Canada
Innovating cervical cerclage: A novel approach to preterm birth prevention
Prof Vincenzo Berghella, Committee Member, FIGO Committee on Women's Health and Technology, United States
Revolutionising pregnancy management: Emerging technologies and approaches
Prof Hema Divakar, Division Director, FIGO Division of Well Women Healthcare, India