Indore: AI Can Play Key Role In Reducing Maternal, Infant Mortality, Says Experts

Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Artificial Intelligence (AI) could become a game-changer in reducing maternal and infant mortality during pregnancy and childbirth, said experts at an international conference that began at the IRCAD-India Centre, Sri Aurobindo Hospital Saturday.

Based on clinical data, AI has the potential to detect pregnancy-related complications early, assist in accurate diagnosis and recommend optimal management strategies during delivery.

Its intelligent application can enhance the decision-making abilities of doctors and surgeons, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and saving lives.

The two-day conference, organized by Ayushya – Centre for Foetal Medicine, in collaboration with The Foetal Medicine Foundation of India, Stillbirth Society of India, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Sri Aurobindo University, is being led by Dr Shweta Bhandari.

She highlighted that the event also trained medical professionals in handling emotional support and communication with families who experience foetal or neonatal loss.

Dr Vinod Bhandari, founder chairman of Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences, shared that last year Sri Aurobindo Hospital launched an innovative “Delivery Waiting Lounge” to reduce maternal-infant mortality, especially among high-risk pregnancies and tribal women.

Pregnant women admitted here received antenatal exercise, diet, physiotherapy, music therapy, aromatherapy and birthing bath exercises.

Experts like Dr Anita Kaul (Apollo Delhi) and Dr Tamkin Khan (AMU) emphasized the future benefits of AI-guided foetal monitoring and postpartum protocols.

Dr Mamta Dagar, Dr Surabhi Nanda (UK), Dr Sunil Jaiman (US) and others also addressed the workshops. On day 2, global foetal medicine icon Prof. Kypros Nicolaides will join the discussions virtually.