Inside STAT: Pregnancy tech is ‘the way of the future.’ But do we really want it?

(MOLLY FERGUSON FOR STAT)

From wearables that promise to track contractions to apps that can relay blood pressure readings from the home to a doctor elsewhere, pregnancy care is in the midst of a digital revolution. And while many of the new technologies may be a way to cut down on trips to the hospital or clinic, faulty or confusing information could inadvertently mean more false readings, more anxiety, and ultimately, more doctor visits. But doing away with these apps, wearables, and other technology is no longer an option. Instead, doctors have to figure out a way to blend these devices into prenatal care, experts say. “It’s clearly the way of the future,” Dr. Nathaniel DeNicola, an OB-GYN at George Washington University told STAT’s Megan Thielking. Read more here.