This Mother’s Day and Nurses Week, Optimize Health celebrates the power of remote care in improving maternal health. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is a game-changing solution for expectant and new mothers—offering daily health tracking, early detection of complications, and better outcomes during pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
Tackling High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy with RPM
Hypertension is one of the most serious and common pregnancy complications, affecting 5–10% of pregnancies. Conditions like preeclampsia and gestational hypertension can escalate quickly if not caught early.
RPM bridges the gap between clinic visits by enabling:
- Early Detection: Subtle blood pressure spikes are identified before symptoms appear.
- Real-Time Medication Adjustments: Providers can modify treatments instantly.
- Fewer Office Visits: High-risk pregnancies often require weekly appointments—RPM reduces this burden and stress.
Easier, Smarter Management of Gestational Diabetes
Up to 9% of pregnant women develop gestational diabetes, which requires strict glucose monitoring and lifestyle changes. Traditional care often means frequent in-person checks and manual logs.
RPM makes this easier by:
- Automating Glucose Monitoring: Readings are transmitted instantly to care teams.
- Triggering Immediate Alerts: Providers can intervene quickly when values are outside target ranges.
- Enabling Personalized Support: With continuous data, nurses give tailored nutrition and exercise guidance.
Studies show RPM leads to better glucose control, fewer emergency c-sections, and higher patient satisfaction.
Postpartum RPM in Action: UPMC’s Success Story
Postpartum hypertension can be life-threatening if not addressed quickly. UPMC’s RPM program supports new mothers from hospital discharge through six weeks postpartum—a critical window for complications.
Their results:
- 88% follow-up appointment attendance
- 94% patient satisfaction
- Nearly 50% of participants required medication changes based on RPM data
UPMC’s Dr. Andrew Watson notes, “Postpartum hypertension is one of the most preventable complications of pregnancy—when it’s caught early. RPM has been instrumental in enabling timely interventions.”
Nurses: The Human Heart of RPM
While technology powers RPM, nurses provide the human connection. Monitoring nurses build relationships, offer reassurance, and guide patients through the anxiety of pregnancy and postpartum care.This Nurses Week, we honor the critical role nurses play in delivering compassionate, continuous support through RPM.
Bring RPM to Your Practice with Optimize Health
Whether managing gestational diabetes or preventing hypertension, RPM helps providers stay connected and proactive. It reduces risks, lowers readmissions, and enhances the patient experience—without overwhelming your staff.Optimize Health delivers end-to-end maternal RPM solutions with a personal touch. Contact us today to learn how we can help you deliver smarter, safer pregnancy care.