Problem
Stress during pregnancy can cause issues during childbirth and for the child later in life.
Kylea Assayag-Nodine and Samuel Larsen
Spring 2024 | 4 Week Project | Scope: 2030
“Psychological stress during pregnancy produces lasting undesirable changes in both mothers and their children.”
-Psychology Today, “Stress and Pregnancy: How It Affects an Unborn Child's Brain”
Women who reported high levels of stress while pregnant were more likely to have children with ADHD symptoms, mental health issues, or who exhibited more difficulties with aggressive or hostile behavior.
"If the mom is anxious in pregnancy, the fetus could be exposed to greater levels of cortisol. That can subtly change the setpoints for the child's future response to stress.”
-Catherine Monk, professor of medical psychology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City.
MAIVA
Intelligent Pregnancy Monitoring Assistant
Alexis
32 years old
Teacher
About:
Alexis is an elementary school teacher who is 10 weeks pregnant. She experiences stress related to her job, her personal mental health, and the anticipation of being a new mother.
Frustrations:
Lack of communication with medical providers
Social pressure of becoming a new mother
Short Term Goal:
Healthy pregnancy
Strong communication from health providers
Have an uneventful delivery
Long Term Goal:
Physically and mentally healthy baby
Manage postpartum depression
Rachel
46 years old
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
About:
Amy is an OB/GYN who works in a medical clinic in a rural town and oversees a number of pregnancy patients consistently within the area.
Frustrations:
Issues of giving proper treatment
Clinic is also overworked
Poor communication of appointments/lab results
Short Term Goal:
Provide a predictable, safe, and easy experience for her patients.
Long Term Goal:
Streamline the process of support
Contribute to a stress free experience
Our Users
Based on Interviews
After finding out she was pregnant, Alexis began to worry about how her pregnancy was going, which was affecting her day to day life.
At-home monitors are not always recommended. Some people find that their anxiety may increase with monitor use. Others may get a false sense of security.
Introducing MAIVA
Features + Use
MAIVA uses machine learning to distill insights collected from the Monitor Patch. It learns what is normal for each user’s body, and relays important information in a digestable format.
Test results come in instantly and clearly. MAIVA works as a direct line of communication with the user’s healthcare provider.
Design Goal
Create a device that supports mental health by decreasing the stressors of pregnancy.
A quick glance can put a worried mind at ease.
If the user wants more detailed information, they can access the monitor patch readout.
Monitor Patch
Fetal Doppler and ECG
Keeps tabs on personal and fetal heartbeat
Kick Counting
Learns and keeps track of fetal movements
Cortisol Tracking
Monitors cortisol levels through sweat receptors
Using MAIVA, Alexis is now able to continue her daily life free of concern, knowing that all of the answers she needs are at her fingertips.
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MAIVA Patch
Silicone Re-Adhesion Tape
Interconnect Vital Monitor
Latex Cloth Strip
Plastic Housing
Plastic Housing
Battery
LEDs
Wireless Charging Coil
MAIVA Watch
Screen
Display
Battery
Engine Module / WLAN Antenna
Sensor Housing
Pulse Sensor PCB
Group Sensor
Wireless Charging Cord
Housing
Silicone Strap
Chrome Snap
Charging is easy with a dual charging station that protects the MAIVA Patch from dust and abrasion.
Technology Integration
CMF
MAIVA comes in four colors of soft, easy to clean silicone.
Form Iteration
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