Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market is segmented By Product Type (Electrodes, Monitors) By Application (Pregnancy Monitoring, Labor Monitoring, Delivery Monitoring) By End User (Hospitals, Clinics, Ambulatory Surgical Centers, Others) and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Market Overview

The Global Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market reached US$ 2.28 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 3.39 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 5.16% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Intrapartum monitoring devices are specialised medical devices used for tracking the temporal association between fetal heart rate (FHR) and uterine contractions during labour and delivery. These devices monitor the changes in FHR with the help of Doppler ultrasound or a direct fetal scalp electrode, and they also monitor uterine contractions using transducers. Intrapartum monitoring devices have been proven effective in reducing complications during childbirth, such as brain damage, cerebral palsy, newborn seizures, or fetal death.

Market Scope

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Market Dynamics: Drivers & Restraints

Rise in technological advancements

The continuous improvement in intrapartum monitoring devices is resulting in better patient outcomes. The companies are also benefiting in terms of reduced operational costs. The growing demand for better products by consumers is driving the market players to focus on innovation for developing advanced products as per the consumer demand. The use of Artificial Intelligence is further transforming the market. The government & Industry leaders are investing in the research on the adoption of Al to reduce the risk of intrapartum stillbirths. 

For instance, in February 2023, The Texas Children's Hospital partnered with Baylor's Children Foundation to support the adoption of intrapartum monitoring using artificial intelligence under the maternal neonatal health project under the hospital. The project has reported success with Al-based intrapartum monitoring. Al proved instrumental in monitoring & identifying the risks at the rise time reducing stillbirths. 

Furthermore, global intrapartum monitoring devices are also driven by various other factors like an increasing risk of childbirth complications, government initiatives and regulations and others helping the market to grow during the forecast period.

High costs associated with the devices

High costs are a significant challenge in the intrapartum monitoring devices market, which can limit the adoption of advanced devices in certain regions. Concerns regarding data privacy and security also pose challenges, as these devices involve sensitive patient information. Also, Limited awareness and infrastructure in low-income regions can hinder market growth, highlighting the need for continuous research and development to introduce innovative products that cater to specific needs. 

Segment Analysis

The global intrapartum monitoring devices market is segmented based on product type, application, end-user and region.

The electrodes  from the product type segment accounted for approximately 42.3% of the intrapartum monitoring devices market share

The electrodes from the product type segment accounted for approximately 42.3%. The electrodes are further segmented into an intrauterine pressure catheter, a transducer for fetal heart rate, a transducer for uterine contractions and fetal scalp electrodes. The electrodes in intrapartum monitoring are either externally attached or minimally invasive for monitoring. 

The high growth of the electrodes is attributed to their higher adoption rates, rising preterm births, and increasing diabetes cases in women. According to the International Diabetes Federation, 1 in 6 births was affected by gestational diabetes in 2019. Hence, the rising cases of gestational diabetes mellitus lead to high demand for these monitoring devices and are expected to drive the market in the forecast period.

Geographical Analysis

North America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period

North America is estimated to hold about 38.4% of the total market share throughout the forecast period owing to factors like the rising prevalence of gynecological diabetes mellitus, and growing cases of obesity. The women suffering from gynecological diabetes mellitus are also prone to intrapartum issues and preterm deliveries. Moreover, novel product launches, FDA approvals advancements help the region to grow during the forecast period.

For instance, in February 2024, GE HealthCare obtained the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for its Novii+ wireless patch, a wireless maternal and fetal monitoring solution.

Novii+ is a patch-based antepartum and intrapartum monitor that uses non-invasive methods to measure fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate, and uterine activity. The solution provides this information to care teams to have a real-time view of patient data.

Covid 19 Impact Analysis

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the medical devices industry, including the intrapartum devices market. The increased demand for personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators, and other hospital supplies has led to growth in certain therapy areas, such as hospital supplies, anaesthesia and respiratory (A&R) devices, and in vitro diagnostics. However, other areas like diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular devices, and general surgery devices decreased in 2020 due to the postponement of various procedures. 

Competitive Landscape

The major global players in the market include GE Healthcare, Koninklijke Philips N.V, CooperSurgical, Inc., MindChild Medical Inc., Edan Instruments, Inc., Soma Technology, Inc., Huntleigh Corporation, Neoventa, Creative Medical Systems, OB Medical Company among others.

Key Developments

• In March 2021 CooperSurgical announced the acquisition of Safe Obstetric Systems, inventor of the patented single-use device, the Fetal Pillow. The Fetal Pillow is designed to elevate a deeply impacted fetal head without injury during a fully dilated C-section (CSFD). With elevated rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, there is an increased focus on reducing maternal and fetal complications during delivery. In technically challenging clinical situations such as CSFD, the use of the Fetal Pillow may reduce maternal blood transfusion.

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