Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market

Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market: Introduction

The heart and the circulatory systems followed by the nervous system is formed at the earliest stages of Fetus. In the 3rd week, the heart starts to beat and pump blood through the circulatory system. When a heart beats, oxygenated blood is pumped throughout the fetal body. Adequacy of fetal oxygenation is vital to prevent hypoxia, which affects the whole fetal body. Fetal heart rate is an important biological index or indicator to determine the well-being of the fetus. Monitoring of fetal heart rate is important to prevent any abnormality, which can lead to prematurity and miscarriage. Fetal and neonatal heart monitors are used to detect these abnormalities.

Key Drivers of Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market

Technological Advancements

A new generation of invasive and noninvasive monitoring technologies is under development and entering the clinical stage. For instance, STAN Monitor (Neoventa Medical, Mölndal, Sweden) is one of the most established technologies. The STAN monitor uses a fetal scalp electrode to monitor not only FHR, but also a proxy for the ST segment of the fetal QRS complex, the quantitative ratio between the amplitude of the fetal T wave and the fetal R wave, and the presence or absence of a biphasic ST segment. Significant advances are being made in the areas of fetal magnetocardiography and fetal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, these technologies require expensive, fixed equipment ill-suited for routine antepartum or intrapartum use.

Rise in Cases of Preterm Birth due to Premature Rupture of Membrane

Premature rupture of membrane (PROM) is rupture of the membrane (amniotic sac) before labor begins. If PROM occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy, it is called preterm premature rupture of membrane (PPROM). PROM occurs in about 8% to 10% of all pregnancies. The incidence of premature rupture of membrane ranges from about 5% to 10% of all deliveries.

North America to Account for Major Share of Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market

• North America is projected to account for major share of the global fetal and neonatal heart monitor market during the forecast period. The market in the region is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace in the next few years due to rise in prevalence of heart disorders, introduction of new digital technologies, and well-developed health care infrastructure. Europe is expected to be the second largest market during the forecast period.
• The fetal and neonatal heart monitor market in Asia Pacific is likely to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. This can be attributed to increase in birth rates in several countries in the region.

Key Players Operating in Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market

The global fetal and neonatal heart monitor market is highly consolidated, with the presence of a small number of key players. Leading players operating in the global fetal and neonatal heart monitor market are:

• General Electric Healthcare Limited
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA
• Getinge AB
• Koninklijke Philips N.V.
• Natus Medical Incorporated
• Becton, Dickinson and Company
• FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.
• Medtronic
• Cooper Surgical, Inc.
• CareFusion Corporation
• Siemens Healthcare GMBH
• Smiths Medical
• Vetland Medical

Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market: Research Scope

Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market, by Product Type

• Cardiotocograph
• Doppler
• Accessories

Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market, by Modality

• Table Top Devices
• Portable & Hand Held Devices

Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market, by End-user

• Hospitals
• Neonatal Clinics
• Ambulatory Surgical Centers
• Diagnostic Centers

Global Fetal and Neonatal Heart Monitor Market, by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • U.K.
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa