In 2021, approximately 38 million pregnant women needed medical labor induction, of which on average 30% were unsuccessful leading to childbirth complications. Over the past two decades, the proportion of induced births has consistently risen, reaching above 30% in Western countries. Factors contributing to this rise include increased maternal age, body mass index (BMI), and associated conditions like gestational diabetes and hypertensive complications. The INGA research group has built a sensor system for continuous monitoring and improved management of the induction process and childbirth experience. The research objective is to increase access to safer and more affordable data-driven induction protocols to be employed both in inpatient and outpatient settings.

2024