MUMBAI, India, April 17 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641022186 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on Feb. 25, for 'chotta care -& nbsp; pregnancy belt monitoring and measuring the baby's heart beat.'

Inventor(s) include Ir Keerthana; Dr. B. Mugilan; and Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.

The application for the patent was published on April 17, under issue no. 16/2026.

According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "Pregnancy Belt Monitoring and Measuring the Baby's Heati Beat is a matemal care support device designed to promote safe, continuous, and comfortable fetal monitoring during pregnancy. The system comprises a soft, adjustable pregnancy belt integrated with fetal heart rate sensing technology that enables non-invasive detection of the baby's heartbeat through the maternal abdomen. The belt is ergonomically designed to provide gentle abdominal support while ensuring stable sensor placement for accurate monitoring. CHOTTA CARE allows expectant mothers to monitor fetal well-being at home, reducing anxiety and encouraging timely identification of abnormal hcati rate pattems. The device may include visual or auditory indicators to communicate rcalctime heati rate feedback in a .simple, user-friendly manner without requiring medical expertise. By combining comfort, safety, and accessibility, CHOTT A CARE supports routine prenatal care, particularly in remote or resource-limited settings. The innovation aims ro complement clinical checkups, enhance matemal awareness, and contribute to early intervention and improved pregnancy outcomes."

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