Global Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027

The global intrapartum monitoring devices market was valued at US$1.543 billion in 2020.

Intrapartum is the time period spanning from the onset of labor through the delivery of the placenta. Intrapartum monitoring devices are used during labor and delivery to record the heart rate of the fetus along with the strength and duration of uterus contractions. These devices aid in reducing risks and complications associated with childbirth such as brain damage, cerebral palsy, and newborn seizures. The global intrapartum monitoring devices market is divided into type, method, end-user, and geography.

The global intrapartum monitoring devices market is expected to show significant growth during the forecast period.

The growth may be attributed to the rising number of preterm births and infant mortality. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2020, the infant mortality rate in the US was 5.4 deaths per 1000 live births, which accounted for almost 20,000 infant deaths in the US. The leading causes of infant deaths were birth defects, preterm birth, sudden infant death syndrome, injuries, and maternal pregnancy complications among others. Similarly, instances of birth defects, complications in pregnancy, and more are increasing infant mortality rates in other developed and developing economies. Hence, it has become crucial to monitor the health status of the fetus during birth. As a result, the demand for intrapartum monitoring devices is increasing globally. Rising awareness regarding maternity care will also boost the adoption of intrapartum monitoring devices. Furthermore, the clinical benefits of monitoring devices drive the sales of the intrapartum monitoring devices market during the forecast period. However, the high cost of intrapartum monitoring devices might restrain the growth of the market.

The Global Intrapartum Monitoring Devices market is expected to be dominated by the North American region, which is expected to hold a significant share of the market due to the rising incidence of obesity and gynecological diabetes mellitus. Preterm births and intrapartum complications are also common in women with gynecological diabetes mellitus. As a result, the increasing prevalence of these diseases is expected to drive the market for intrapartum monitoring in this region during the forecast period.

Product offering

General Electric Company offers Novii Wireless Patch system which is an intrapartum maternal/fetal monitor. It measures and displays fetal heart rate, maternal heart rate, and uterine activity with a non-invasive approach. It allows to enhance patients' current labor and delivery experience and connects to the Corometrics 259cx Series Maternal/Fetal Monitor.

MERIDIAN M110 Fetal Monitoring System by Mindchild Medical, Inc. is an FDA-cleared patented technology that provides gold-standard signals without e risk of invasive monitoring claims the company. Furthermore, the device helps in reducing the nurse time required to reposition the fetal monitoring transducer and allows the nursing staff to focus on more important aspects of patient care.

COVID-19 Impact

The pandemic had a significant impact on the global intrapartum monitoring devices market. During the pandemic, the healthcare industry shifted its focus towards the catastrophic conditions bought by the spread of coronavirus. Furthermore, the government and research and development organizations directed their efforts to develop vaccines to combat the virus and produce more effective PPE kit solutions for healthcare workers. Hence, this diversion of the medical field toward the aid of COVID-infected patients affected the overall research and development of intrapartum monitoring devices during this period, which negatively affected the growth of the global intrapartum monitoring device market.

Market Segmentation:

By Type

Electrodes

Monitors

By Method

Invasive

Non-Invasive

By End-User

Hospitals

Maternity Specialty Hospitals

By Geography

North America

USA

Canada

Mexico

South America

Brazil

Argentina

Others

Europe

United Kingdom

Germany

France

Italy

Others

Middle East and Africa

Saudi Arabia

Israel

Others

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Others