Smart Pregnancy Watch with Location-Based Emergency Messaging, A Comprehensive Solution for Maternal Health Care

Abstract

Pregnancy is a crucial phase in a woman's life that demands constant monitoring and timely medical intervention when needed. This abstract introduces a pioneering technological solution—the Smart Pregnancy Watch—designed to cater to the needs of expectant mothers. The proposed watch is equipped with hardware and software components that enable real-time health monitoring, automatic emergency messaging, and accurate location tracking to ensure the well-being of pregnant women. The Smart Pregnancy Watch is equipped with an array of sensors capable of monitoring vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature. One of the standout features of the Smart Pregnancy Watch is its location-based emergency messaging system. The watch integrates GPS and advanced location-based algorithms to determine the user's precise location. In the event of a health emergency or any distressing situation, the watch can accurately identify the nearest medical facility and send an automatic distress message to a pre-selected contact list, which may include family members, friends, and medical professionals. This feature ensures that medical assistance can be dispatched promptly, potentially saving lives in critical situations. To implement this solution, a blend of hardware and software technologies is employed. The hardware components encompass a combination of physiological sensors, GPS and GSM modules. These components work in synergy to collect data and communicate with external devices. On the software side, a custom mobile application is developed, providing a user-friendly interface for monitoring health metrics, setting emergency contacts, and configuring personalized settings. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.