IoT Enabled Smart Maternity Vest for Real-Time Maternal Health Monitoring: Design, Development and Validation

IoT Enabled Smart Maternity Vest for Real-Time Maternal Health Monitoring: Design, Development and Validation | Authorea try { document.documentElement.classList.add('js'); } catch (e) { } var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'G-8VDV14Y67G']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); Skip to main content Preprints Collections Wiley Open Research IET Open Research Ecological Society of Japan All Collections About About Authorea FAQs Contact Us Quick Search anywhere Search for preprint articles, keywords, etc. Search Search ADVANCED SEARCH SCROLL This is a preprint and has not been peer reviewed. Data may be preliminary. 20 July 2025 V1 Latest version Share on IoT Enabled Smart Maternity Vest for Real-Time Maternal Health Monitoring: Design, Development and Validation Author : Rupika Nanda 0009-0006-9198-5352 [email protected] Authors Info & Affiliations https://doi.org/10.22541/au.175304356.61809574/v1 413 views 201 downloads Contents Abstract Supplementary Material Information & Authors Metrics & Citations View Options References Figures Tables Media Share Abstract Comfort plays a vital role in clothing design especially for pregnant women who experience profound physical and emotional changes. As the body evolves during pregnancy, particularly from the second trimester onward, women seek clothing that is soft, stretchable, breathable, and emotionally reassuring. However, traditional maternity wear often focuses only on accommodating body changes, overlooking usability, style, and health support. This study addresses that gap by designing a smart maternity wear system that blends comfort with wearable health-monitoring technology. The research began with a needs assessment involving 150 pregnant women from hospitals in Ludhiana, Punjab. Based on their feedback, a collection of seven garments including tunics, dresses, and co-ord sets was created using skin-friendly fabrics and flexible silhouettes. A standout innovation was the smart vest and gloves embedded with ECG, pulse, temperature, and GSR sensors, enabling real-time health tracking via mobile devices. Wear trials with expectant mothers confirmed that the garments were not only functional and wearable but also empowering. Participants appreciated the blend of comfort and technology, highlighting how these garments supported both daily needs and health awareness. This study illustrates how thoughtfully designed smart clothing can enhance maternal well-being, particularly in areas with limited access to regular healthcare. Supplementary Material File (iot enabled smart maternity vest for real.docx) Download 1.75 MB Information & Authors Information Version history V1 Version 1 20 July 2025 Copyright This work is licensed under a Non Exclusive No Reuse License. Keywords internet of things patient monitoring prototypes real-time systems sampling methods sensor placement sensors skin statistical analysis wireless sensor networks Authors Affiliations Rupika Nanda 0009-0006-9198-5352 [email protected] Lovely Professional University View all articles by this author Metrics & Citations Metrics Article Usage 413 views 201 downloads .FvxKWukQNSOunydq8rnd { width: 100px; } Citations Download citation Rupika Nanda. IoT Enabled Smart Maternity Vest for Real-Time Maternal Health Monitoring: Design, Development and Validation. Authorea . 20 July 2025. 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