A Game-Changer for Rural India’s Mothers
A quarter of the 800 maternal deaths each day occur in India, where millions of rural women do not receive the care they require. Savemom’s innovative and cost-effective prenatal health package is transforming maternal healthcare. Its recent article in New York Magazine expanded its popularity and brought its mission of improving maternal health to international attention.
The Savemom Health Kit: A Lifeline for Rural Mothers
Traditional healthcare solutions usually fail in rural locations due to many reasons like distance, bad conditions, etc. which is addressed by Savemom’s two-pronged strategy:
Savemom Premium – A smart wearable that links to a smartphone app and reminds pregnant mothers of forthcoming appointments, health advice, and emergency notifications.
Savemom Ahalya Kit – A first-aid-style health kit with vital medical supplies:
- Fetal Heart Rate Monitor that continuously monitors the baby’s heartbeat.
- A blood pressure monitor that can detect potential problems, like hypertension.
- Gestational diabetes can be identified earlier using a blood glucose monitor.
- The Smart Scale & Pulse Oximeter provides vital health information to both the mother and the infant.
These technologies enable pregnant women to monitor their health from home, allowing them to recognise early warning signs and avoid unnecessary hospitalisations.
From a Startup Vision to Global Recognition
When Savemom’s founders realized that rural India had the greatest need, the tech-driven solution for urban women that had launched in 2016 quickly transformed. Following months of fieldwork, their team revealed the truth.
- Over 66% of Indian women live in rural regions with inadequate prenatal care.
- Many expecting mothers only see a doctor once or twice during their whole pregnancy.
Savemom, which focuses on rural India, created an affordable, simply accessible, and user-friendly health kit and distributed it in partnership with NGOs and local governments. Major publications quickly took note of their efforts, culminating in a profile in New York Magazine.
Why does this feature matter?
- Increased awareness of maternity care in rural communities globally.
- Encourages more politicians, NGOs, and investors to support growth.
Tech Meets Compassion: The Road Ahead
Savemom’s mission is increasing thanks to government partnerships and recognition from New York Magazine.
Next Steps:
- Including additional Tamil Nadu and Karnataka villages.
- Working with NGOs and hospitals to enhance kit accessibility.
Though the journey is just beginning, one thing is certain: Savemom is demonstrating that compassion-driven innovation can save lives.
Be Part of the Change
Here are some steps you can take to guarantee that all women have access to maternal healthcare:
- Get the word out. Share this story to raise awareness.
- Visit the Savemom website to show your support.
- Collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to distribute these kits to more villages.
By working together, we can ensure that every Indian woman has a safe motherhood experience.
Read the full feature on New York Magazine