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Assessing the Feasibility and Usability of a Digital Perinatal Navigation Tool for High-Risk Pregnancies: A Mixed-Methods Study

  • By

  • Michelle Foerstel

  • Kristina Killinger

  • Mitho Mueller

  • Verena Engel

  • Katrin Schlobohm

  • Anna Sophie Scholz

  • Maren Goetz

  • Armin Bauer

  • Markus Wallwiener

  • Michael Abou-Dakn

  • Dorothea Scholle

  • Ekkehard Schleussner

  • Stephanie Wallwiener

  • October 8, 2026

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    Mental health symptoms and obstetric complications are associated with reduced quality of life during pregnancy.

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    Depression affects approximately 9.3% of pregnant individuals, anxiety 16.9%, and at least 1 mental health disorder up to 43.6%.

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    Antenatal depression and anxiety are associated with adverse maternal, fetal, and child developmental outcomes.

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    Early identification of risks and intensified perinatal care may help protect mothers and children from complications.

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    The provided context describes the rationale for perinatal support but does not report the digital navigation tool’s feasibility or usability results.

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Feasibility and Usability of a Digital Perinatal Navigator for High-Risk Pregnancies: Mixed Methods Study

  • by Michelle Foerstel, Kristina Killinger, Mitho Mueller, Verena Engel, Katrin Schlobohm, Anna Sophie Scholz, Maren Goetz, Armin Bauer, Markus Wallwiener, Michael Abou-Dakn, Dorothea Scholle, Ekkehard Schleussner, Stephanie Wallwiener

  • October 8, 2026

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