The global intrapartum monitoring devices market is predicted to expand at a CAGR of 5.79% to account for US$2,893.453 million by 2030 from US$2,183.757 million in 2025.
The lack of access to appropriate maternal care facilities and disparities of income in different regions lead to a difference in mortality rates across the world. Developing countries face greater challenges of infant mortality owing to the presence of lower-income groups, lack of infant care facilities, and unmet needs for obstetric care. The neonatal mortality rate in countries like South Africa is 11, while in China and the USA, this is as low as 3 and 3.2, respectively. These disparities in neonatal mortality exist across regions and countries.
Innovative developments, for instance, such as in February 2024, Novii+ Wireless Maternal and Fatal Monitoring Solution received FDA clearance for providing patient comfort and mobility in the hospital, increasing demand for maternity care devices over the forecast period. Further, the application of AI in monitoring devices, such as Perigean in August 2023, introduced a clinical escalation management tool for the intrapartum Chain of Command, CloudWatch. The CloudWatch is powered by Per iWatch Vigilance, an AI-based maternal-foetal early warning system in the United States.
Although the birth rate worldwide has been decreasing in the last few decades, the disparities among regions and the world are huge. For example, the birth rate in Saudi Arabia is estimated to be 13.6 in 2024, but in Iraq, it is as high as 23.7.
The United States have a birth rate of 12.2 in 2024, but countries like India have a birth rate of 16.2, and China has 10.2. These birth rate disparities in the countries give growth opportunities for intrapartum monitoring devices in their markets. Additionally, the growing awareness about labour care and maternal care is increasing the popularity of these products.
Intrapartum monitoring devices are important tools used in obstetric treatment. They are commonly used in hospitals to monitor foetal heart rate or the increase in uterine contractions during labour. These devices help clinicians prevent possible risks like preterm labour or foetal trouble by providing information on the status of the mother and the foetus.
Furthermore, the American Hospital Association stated that the United States has 6,120 hospitals as of 2024, which further affects the market growth. During labour and delivery in hospitals, intrapartum monitoring devices are crucial to the mother's and the foetus’s safety and well-being.
Additionally, the Saudi Arabian government intends to invest more than $65 billion under Vision 2030 to build the nation's healthcare infrastructure, restructure and privatize insurance and health services, establish "health clusters" nationwide, and increase the availability of e-health services. Similarly, increased private sector participation is aimed to be increased from 40 % to 65 % by 2030. This would entail the privatization of 290 hospitals and 2300 primary health centres, thus creating considerable business opportunities for American companies investing in Saudi Arabia’s expanding healthcare market.
As per the International Trade Administration, US$161 billion was spent on healthcare in Brazil, representing 9.47% of GDP. Brazil holds the leading position in the healthcare market of Latin America. As of 2023, of the 7191 hospitals, 62% are privately owned in the nation, as shown by the data of the Brazilian Federation of Hospitals (FBH) and the National Healthcare Association (Naude).
In addition, in Argentina, about 35% of the population depended on public hospitals in 2022. The remaining individuals are covered in some capacity by social security or union-run healthcare (60% of the population) or by the private healthcare system (13%).
Comprehensively, the increased health awareness amongst patients, a higher literacy rate, and the increasing number of hospitals, especially in developing countries, which require more intrapartum monitoring services, are driving the market. Intrapartum monitoring devices will remain an essential aspect of obstetrics as healthcare systems evolve and institutionalize care for mother and foetus.
The major economies like China, Japan, India, and South Korea lead the Asia-Pacific region. Some of the fastest-growing emerging economies, such as ASEAN countries, are from this region.
In China, the intrapartum monitoring devices market will witness significant growth owing to several important factors, such as the increasing birth rate and population, which is known to be the primary catalyst, necessitating effective monitoring solutions during labour. With China’s increasing population, the number of pregnancies is also growing, requiring the efficient need for advanced medical technologies that could ensure the safety and health of both the mother and infant during childbirth. Furthermore, in 2022, the Chinese government came up with measures to improve the pre- and post-natal services, which could encourage more people to have children. It reiterated its intent to discourage abortions as it seeks to turn around the declining birth rate.
According to the Pew Research Centre, as per the UN estimates, China had the highest population rate at 1.426 billion in 2022, which is larger than the entire population of Europe (744 million) and the Americas (1.04 billion). However, it's roughly equivalent to the population of all the nations in Africa (1.427 billion). This population growth will result in the increasing pregnancies directly correlating with the intrapartum monitoring devices market’s expansion.
Technological advancements also play a crucial role in this market's growth. The development of non-invasive and portable monitoring devices has improved accessibility and convenience for healthcare providers and patients alike. Furthermore, government initiatives, as mentioned above, are also playing a role in driving market growth.
| Report Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Study Period | 2021 to 2031 |
| Historical Data | 2021 to 2024 |
| Base Year | 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Report Metric | Details |
| Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market Size in 2025 | US$2,183.757 million |
| Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market Size in 2030 | US$2,893.453 million |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 5.79% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
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| Geographical Segmentation | North America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific |
| List of Major Companies in Intrapartum Monitoring Devices Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
Market Segmentation:
The Global intrapartum monitoring devices market is segmented and analysed as below: