How Technology Can Save Mothers’ Lives and Help Providers Breathe

The U.S. has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high-income country. In 2021, Mississippi reported 82.5 maternal deaths per 100,000 births, the highest in the nation. New Mexico followed with 79.5 deaths per 100,000 births, while Kansas, Louisiana, and Georgia also had rates far above the national average. Meanwhile, states like California (9.7 per 100,000) show that better systems can save lives.

Across the country, pregnant women face delays in care. Half of U.S. counties don’t have a single OB-GYN. Many women travel hours to reach a provider, increasing the risk of missing appointments. Others can’t get care at all. Hypertension, diabetes, and postpartum hemorrhage are all treatable if caught early. But warning signs go unnoticed because the healthcare system is stretched thin.

Doctors and nurses are overworked. The U.S. maternal health workforce includes more than 308,000 physicians and 201,000 nurses, but they are seeing too many patients with too little time. Burnout is high. Administrative tasks pull them away from patient care. When providers are overwhelmed, patients pay the price.

Care Shouldn’t Depend On Where You Live

Pregnant women in rural areas face the greatest challenges. Long distances to clinics, lack of transportation, and appointment shortages all contribute to delays in care. Twenty percents of pregnancy-related deaths happen between six weeks and one year after birth, a critical time when many women no longer have regular medical follow-ups.

Telehealth and remote monitoring are changing this. Women can now log their blood pressure, weight, glucose levels, and symptoms from home. Providers can review real-time data instead of waiting for the next in-person visit. If a concerning trend appears, doctors can intervene early.

A 10-day remote blood pressure monitoring program cut hospital readmissions from 20% to 10%. Another study found that virtual postpartum monitoring reduced severe complications by half. The ability to track health data from home removes the burden of unnecessary travel and ensures timely care.

Giving Providers Control And Moms A Complete Care Solution

Seamless Provider Integration for Better Maternal Care

Maternal healthcare is broken when providers are drowning in administrative tasks, and moms struggle to access timely care. Myri is fixing this by giving providers real-time insights, risk assessments, and seamless care coordination—all in one place.

Less Guesswork, More Action For Providers

Instead of fragmented notes and scattered data, providers get a clear, consolidated view of each patient’s health. Our system flags risks like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia early, ensuring timely intervention.

EHR integration, data-driven risk assessments, and comprehensive monitoring mean fewer missed red flags and more efficient care. Providers can focus on decision-making, not chasing down records.

A Smarter Way For Moms To Stay On Track

Myri puts moms in control with a guided care plan that adapts to their needs. We make it easier for moms to manage their health without unnecessary travel or confusion. A guided care plan adapts to their needs, helping them track key health metrics and stay connected to their providers.

With powerful new tools, moms can log important health data, ensuring their care teams have the right information at the right time. If something needs attention, providers can step in when it matters most.

Interoperability across systems keeps moms linked to their care teams, ensuring personalized support from pregnancy through postpartum—without added stress.

Better Data Means Smarter Care

Healthcare providers don’t need more alerts. They need meaningful, organized information that allows them to act. A system that consolidates patient data into one easy-to-read report saves time and helps providers focus on what matters—patient care.

Doctors can quickly see which patients need immediate attention instead of sifting through charts. Fewer unnecessary appointments free up time for those who need in-person care. Less paperwork and administrative burden mean providers can spend more time with patients instead of at a computer.

Technology Alone Won’t Fix The Problem, But It Can Help

No single solution will solve the maternal health crisis. But smarter care coordination can ease provider burnout and give mothers the timely care they need.

Pregnancy complications don’t wait for the next appointment. A system that allows women to connect with providers without traveling for hours and ensures doctors see the right information at the right time will save lives.

Better maternal care starts with better access, better data, and fewer delays.