While the U.S. leads in many areas of healthcare innovation, it also lags behind much of the industrialized world in providing care for some of its most vulnerable populations. When it comes to maternal health, March of Dimes reports that a woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy-related causes, deaths that show huge disparities and could be prevented.

As an international leader in healthcare innovation, Philips is investing billions of dollars every year to advance R&D and help tackle health disparities. Jennifer Law, Philips’ recently appointed Maternal Health Leader, joins this episode to share how they are partnering with customers to increase productivity and deliver better care for more mothers across the world.

Jennifer shares insights into some of the technology that is shaping improved outcomes, helping to reach people in new places, and with enhanced intelligence. From AI to tele-health solutions, the underpinning factor is an inclusive approach that has a personal touch. Tune in to learn more about how Jennifer is helping guide Philips’ mission in maternal health, a story packed with passion that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.

In this enlightening episode, CEO & co-founder Melody Roberts delves into the often-overlooked topic of stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and its impact on women's lives. SUI, a condition where physical movement or activity causes involuntary leakage of urine, affects millions of women, impacting their confidence and quality of life. Melody breaks down the causes, from childbirth to menopause, and the daily challenges women face, including the stigma and emotional toll associated with the condition.

Melody introduces the innovative work being done at Liv Labs, a company dedicated to empowering women through education and novel solutions. She highlights Liv Labs' new coaching service and plans for a comprehensive online education platform, designed to provide women with the knowledge and resources they need to understand and manage SUI. Moreover, you can learn about Liv Labs' development of a cutting-edge pessary solution—a non-invasive device that offers a discreet and effective way to manage symptoms, allowing women to regain control and live their lives without interruption.

Join Melody as she shines a light on SUI and shares how Liv Labs is pioneering change, providing hope, and improving the lives of countless women around the world. From their dynamic design duo roots to a mission centered around community, this is a conversation sure to leave you informed and inspired.

Large numbers of people are affected by infertility in their lifetime. According to a new report published today by the World Health Organization, around 17.5% of the adult population – roughly 1 in 6 worldwide – experience infertility, showing the urgent need to increase access to affordable, high-quality fertility care for those in need.

The new estimates show limited variation in the prevalence of infertility between regions. The rates are comparable for high-, middle- and low-income countries, indicating that this is a major health challenge globally. Lifetime prevalence was 17.8% in high-income countries and 16.5% in low- and middle-income countries.

Joining this episode to share their mission to solve some of the problems couples are facing, is the dynamic duo of Andreia Trigo (CEO) and husband Frank Khan Sullivan (CTO) of Enhanced Fertility. Their platform is bringing a new level of data-driven accessibility to patients from the comfort of their homes. Andreia’s shares how current inadequate systems impacted her own fertility journey, an emotional story that sets the stage for the collaborative program they are providing to deliver better outcomes for couples across the globe.

Founders’ stories are often intertwined with personal knowledge of the problem they are looking to solve. From the get-go learning about Andreia’s own experiences, this discussion offers a range of insights into the trials and tribulations that couples are facing through their fertility journeys. Frank shares how their North Star is referred to as Net Baby Score, a measured commitment to help millions of people procreate their families, an incredible mission that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.