Real-time quantification of blood loss after birth

Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is excessive bleeding after childbirth. It is commonly defined as blood loss of more than 500 mL after vaginal birth or 1,000 mL after cesarean birth, although clinical definitions may vary. PPH is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide, and early detection and treatment are critical to preventing severe complications.

Postpartum hemorrhage is commonly detected by visually estimating blood loss and monitoring the mother’s clinical condition. Visual estimation can underestimate blood loss, potentially delaying the detection and treatment of PPH. Objective blood loss measurement can support earlier recognition.

Treatment of postpartum hemorrhage depends on its cause and severity. Early treatment may include uterotonic medications, tranexamic acid, intravenous fluids, and other measures to control bleeding. Severe cases may require blood transfusion, interventional procedures, or surgery.

The Nataly Pad is a postpartum pad that absorbs postpartum bleeding while objectively quantifying blood loss to support early detection of postpartum hemorrhage.

The Nataly Pad combines absorbent materials, materials engineering, and fluid dynamics to collect blood and provide a visual indication of the volume absorbed. This allows blood loss to be quantified directly from the pad as it saturates.

No. The Nataly Pad uses non-electronic technology to quantify blood loss, with no batteries, cables, sensors, or electronic devices required. This makes it simple to integrate into existing postpartum care.

The Nataly Pad is designed to replace conventional postpartum pads and integrate into existing postpartum care workflows. Its visual measurement system is designed to be intuitive and require no training.