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DIGITALIZATION OF OBSTETRIC CARE: EARLY DETECTION OF PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS USING TELEMEDICINE

Ahmedova A.T. - Samarkand State Medical University

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In the context of the rapid digitalization of the health care system, telemedicine is becoming an important tool that positively influences the coverage and quality of obstetric care, particularly for high-risk pregnancies and women living in remote areas. The aim of this work is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the possibilities of using telemedicine in obstetric practice and to determine its role in the early detection of pregnancy complications, reduction of adverse perinatal outcomes, and optimization of patient referral pathways. The study analyzes contemporary telemedicine solutions – online consultations, mobile applications, and remote monitoring of blood pressure, glycemia, symptoms and fetal well-being – their clinical and organizational advantages as well as current limitations. Special attention is paid to safety issues, protection of personal data confidentiality, improvement of the regulatory framework and integration of telemedicine into the existing perinatal care system. The findings will form the basis for a scientifically grounded, nationally adapted model of telemedicine use in obstetrics and for the development of practical recommendations aimed at improving maternal and neonatal health indicators.

Keywords: telemedicine, obstetric practice, high-risk pregnancy, remote monitotelemedicine, obstetric practice, high-risk pregnancy, remote monitoring, perinatal outcomes, digital health, antenatal care.

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251

Last page

256

For citation:Ahmedova A.T. - DIGITALIZATION OF OBSTETRIC CARE: EARLY DETECTION OF PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS USING TELEMEDICINE//New Day in Medicine 2(88)2026 251-256 https://newdayworldmedicine.com/en/new_day_medicine/2-88-2026

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