A nurse attached her to what was then a relatively new device — an electronic fetal monitor. Physicians reviewed the monitor strip and told the mother she had to make a decision, and fast.

Abstract: A fetal monitor that measures the baby’s vital signs is an important tool to assess fetal wellbeing. The goal of this project is to leverage recent advances in knitted smart fabrics and ...

The monitoring platform, called INVU, is worn on the abdomen, where it can collect data on maternal and fetal heart rates. The FDA approved the device for women during or after their 32nd week of ...