Telemedicine in obstetric patients-enhancing the efficiency of maternity management
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pan-demic,telemedicine has met with a new opportunity of development to mitigate patient congregation and prevent cross-infection.For pregnant women,tele-medicine is particularly beneficial in managing chronic conditions such as diabetes or hypertension,as well as perinatal mental health disorders.As the most populous country in the world,China is vigorously advancing telemedicine and has encountered numerous oppor-tunities and challenges.Telemedicine is transforming the prenatal care,from restructuring of models to the application of new technologies.In the event of a pandemic or a national emergency,establishing a fully functional and operable telemedicine infrastructure is crucial for ensuring continuous,safe,and efficient medical practices.