Portable, low-cost tech tracks uterine contractions

Keeping track of pregnancy requires a dizzying array of gargantuan and expensive machines. An MRI machine is the size of a room and can cost up to $1 million. But the care such equipment provides is a critical part of prenatal care, especially for dealing with complications like preterm birth. To get this care, pregnant people frequently need to visit a hospital, a significant burden for underserved and disadvantaged communities.

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