Report Overview

A fetal monitor is a diagnostic tool that is used for monitoring the vitals of a fetus and maternal uterine environment. It monitors the prenatal of the fetus and the mother by checking uterine contractions of the mother and also by detecting neonatal diseases, vision & hearing problems, chronic lung diseases, mental retardation, etc.

Global Fetal Monitoring Market- Industry Trends & Forecast Report 2027

Global fetal monitoring market was worth USD 3.2 billion in 2020 and is further projected to reach USD 5.3 billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period (2021-2027). Owing to the rising demand for monitoring of the fetus at the time of pregnancy, coupled with the increase in the hemorrhage rate and premature delivery, the market is expected to grow rapidly. Additionally, technological advancements like the development of non-invasive and portable fetal monitors have also paved the way for the growth of the global fetal monitoring market.

Global Fetal Monitoring Market Overview

A fetal monitor is a diagnostic tool that is used for monitoring the vitals of a fetus and maternal uterine environment. It monitors the prenatal of the fetus and the mother by checking uterine contractions of the mother and also by detecting neonatal diseases, vision & hearing problems, chronic lung diseases, mental retardation, etc. in the fetus. The global fetal monitoring market is booming owing to the increasing awareness regarding fetal health, the multiplying cases of cardiac abnormalities, and an increase in government programs for fetal and maternal health around the world. Furthermore, an increase in the number of post-term pregnancies, ectopic pregnancies, and premature delivery cases are some of the major reasons driving the growth of the fetal monitoring market.

Global Fetal Monitoring Market Trend

Growth Drivers

Advancements in fetal monitoring technology

Major advancements in fetal monitoring technologies have paved the way for the growth of the fetal monitoring market tremendously. The growing focus on research and technological developments of non-invasive monitoring procedures, such as Doppler studies, fetal acid-base status, cell-free fetal DNA assessment, and electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) has led to the growing adoption of fetal monitoring systems by obstetricians. Furthermore, computer-aided decision support systems and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are being adopted for fetal heart rate (FHR) or continuous cardiotocography (CTG) at the time of labor. Also, fetal monitoring is presently being streamlined for better performance during utero-fetal surgeries. Additionally, Fetal phonocardiography has been incorporated, along with enhanced data acquisition systems to enhance the proficiency of fetal data monitoring. All these technologies have led to the growth of the global fetal monitoring market.

Rising awareness regarding fetal and maternal health

The growing awareness regarding fetal health, along with pre-and post-partum care has been the primary factor driving the growth of the fetal monitoring market. The increasing cases of nephrological, cardiopulmonary, and nervous diseases have led to a growing concern regarding fetal care, which in turn is increasing the demand for fetal monitoring systems. Moreover, increasing government and non-government initiatives for fetal and maternal health across the globe have resulted in a better understanding of childcare and fetal health amongst people of every stratum of society. Thus, rising awareness amongst manufacturers and the willingness to invest in the development of fetal monitoring systems is significantly propelling the growth of the global fetal monitoring market.

Restraints

Extremely High Cost

The manufacturing and installation of the fetal monitoring systems are very expensive since the superior technology incorporated in fetal monitors requires a lot of investment. Probes in the Doppler technology range, for example, such as the Philips Doppler transducer series, can cost around USD 17,000, making more modern and advanced monitoring methods, such as Doppler ultrasound equipment, much more expensive. These monitoring systems are extremely sophisticated, and thus require regular and thorough maintenance, which in turn incurs heavy maintenance charges. The high costs of fetal monitoring systems have thus proven to be challenging for low-income nations along with low-resource hospitals, thereby proving to be a major restraint to the global fetal monitoring market.

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on practically every market. The ongoing epidemic has also had a negligible impact on the fetal monitoring business.  The global impact of COVID-19 has increased the demand for fetal monitoring systems for monitoring the health of the fetus as well as uterine contractions, besides determining whether the infant is infected with the coronavirus. However, drastic rescheduling of appointments to conform to safety measures soon after the COVID outbreak resulted in a drop in patient volume in hospitals for fetal monitoring operations.

Global Fetal Monitoring Market by Product

Based on product, the global fetal monitoring market is divided into ultrasound, intrauterine pressure catheter, electronic fetal monitoring (EFM), telemetry solution, fetal electrode, fetal doppler, accessories and consumables, and other products. Among these, the ultrasound devices segment hold the largest market share. The growth of this segment can be attributed to increasing congenital anomalies, technological advancements coupled with rising maternal mortality, and rising regulatory approvals. Ultrasound has thereby established itself as an indispensable part of maternal care regimen. Moreover, the Ultrasound is further subdivided into various sub-parts like 2D ultrasound, 3D & 4D ultrasound, and doppler imaging which further increases its range of application, thereby making it the largest segment.

Source: Blue Weave Consulting

Global Fetal Monitoring Market by Method

Based on the method, the global fetal monitoring market is divided into invasive and non-invasive segments. Out of these, the non-invasive segment accounted for the largest share in the fetal monitoring market. Non-invasive procedures are more popular among obstetricians and gynecologists since they are safer for diagnosing and monitoring the fetus, especially in high-risk circumstances like ectopic pregnancies. The growing acceptance of a variety of non-invasive monitoring devices, as well as the rapid advancement of new technologies, has successfully pushed the growth of this segment.

Global Fetal Monitoring Market by Application

Based on application, the global fetal monitoring market can be divided into intrapartum and antepartum. Out of these, the antepartum segment holds the largest market share. The antepartum segment has increased significantly as a result of the increased prevalence of fetal defects, recent product launches, technical breakthroughs, maternal mortality campaigns and programs, and extensive monitoring regimes. Moreover, the antepartum application is carried out throughout the entire gestation period to detect anomalies in the fetus and uterine environment, which in turn is contributing to the growth of the antepartum segment.

Global Fetal Monitoring Market by Region

Based on region, the global fetal monitoring market can be divided into North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America has the greatest market share due to reasons such as increasing patient awareness, technological developments, and better reimbursement policies.

Furthermore, the Asia-Pacific region is quickly catching up and becoming the fastest-growing market; this can be attributed to factors such as continuous development of healthcare infrastructure in countries such as China, South Korea, and Japan, as well as rising per capita income and favorable government initiatives aimed at improving healthcare services.

Competitive Landscape

Owing to the growing awareness regarding maternal and fetal healthcare, coupled with rapid technological advancements, the global fetal monitoring market is proving to be very lucrative, thereby attracting many competitors. The major players in the market are Covidien PLC, FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc., ArjoHuntleigh, Inc., Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Neoventa Medical AB, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Natus Medical Incorporated, Huntleigh Healthcare Limited, Bionet Co., Ltd., TRISMED Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., The Cooper Companies Inc., Cardinal Health, Inc.

Recent Developments

•  In June 2021, Philips launched its AVALON CL, a maternal and fetal pod and patch which are disposable and single-use, following the revised FDA guidelines in April 2020.

• In January 2021, Israel-based Nuvo Group partnered with Axia Women’s Health. Owing to this partnership, Axia Women’s Health will be able to prescribe INVU to expectant mothers, which is said to reduce the risk of exposure during COVID-19 to the fetus.

Scope of The Report

Attribute	Details
Years Considered	Historical data – 2017-2020
	Base Year – 2020
	Forecast – 2021 – 2027
Facts Covered	Revenue in USD Billion
Market Coverage	the U.S., Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Spain, China, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, Turkey, South Africa
Product/Service Segmentation	By Product, By Method, By Portability, By Application, By End-Use, By Region
Key Players	Covidien PLC, FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc., Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc., ArjoHuntleigh, Inc., Siemens Healthcare, GE Healthcare, Neoventa Medical AB, Koninklijke Philips N.V., Natus Medical Incorporated, Huntleigh Healthcare Limited, Bionet Co., Ltd., TRISMED Co., Ltd., Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd., The Cooper Companies Inc., Cardinal Health, Inc.

 

By Product

• Ultrasound
• Intrauterine Pressure Catheter
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Telemetry Solution
• Fetal Electrode
• Fetal Doppler
• Accessories and Consumables
• Others

By Method

• Invasive
• Non-Invasive

By Portability

• Portable
• Non-Portable

By Application

• Intrapartum
• Antepartum

By End-User

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Others

By Region

• Asia-Pacific
• North America
• Europe
• Middle East & Africa
• Latin America

1.    Research Framework

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Product Overview

1.3. Market Segmentation

2.    Research Methodology

2.1. Qualitative Research

2.1.1.   Primary & Secondary Research

2.2. Quantitative Research

2.3. Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation

2.3.1.   Secondary Research

2.3.2.   Primary Research

2.4. Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents, By Region

2.5. Assumption & Limitation

3.    Executive Summary

4.    Global Fetal Monitoring Market Insights

4.1. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.2. DROC Analysis

4.2.1.   Growth Drivers

4.2.2.   Restraints

4.2.3.   Opportunities

4.2.4.   Challenges

4.3. Recent Development/Technological Advancements

4.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.4.1.   Bargaining Application of Suppliers

4.4.2.   Bargaining Application of Buyers

4.4.3.   Threat of New Entrants

4.4.4.   Threat of Substitutes

4.4.5.   Intensity of Rivalry

5.    Global Fetal Monitoring Market Overview

5.1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027

5.1.1.   By Value (USD Million)

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.   By Product

5.2.1.1.       Ultrasound

5.2.1.1.1.           2D Ultrasound

5.2.1.1.2.           3D & 4D Ultrasound

5.2.1.1.3.           Doppler Imaging

5.2.1.2.       Intrauterine Pressure Catheter

5.2.1.3.       Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)

5.2.1.3.1.            External EFM

5.2.1.3.2.            Internal EFM

5.2.1.4.       Telemetry Solution

5.2.1.5.       Fetal Electrode

5.2.1.6.       Fetal Doppler

5.2.1.7.       Accessories and Consumables

5.2.1.8.       Other Products

5.2.2.   By Method

5.2.2.1.       Invasive

5.2.2.2.       Non-Invasive

5.2.3.   By Portability

5.2.3.1.       Portable

5.2.3.2.       Non-Portable

5.2.4.   By Application

5.2.4.1.       Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring

5.2.4.2.       Antepartum Fetal Monitoring

5.2.5.   By End-User

5.2.5.1.       Hospitals

5.2.5.2.       Clinics

5.2.5.3.       Others

5.2.6.   By Region

5.2.6.1.       North America

5.2.6.2.       Europe

5.2.6.3.       the Asia-Pacific

5.2.6.4.       Latin America

5.2.6.5.       the Middle East and Africa

6.    North America Fetal Monitoring Market

6.1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027

6.1.1.   By Value (USD Million)

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1.   By Product

6.2.2.   By Method

6.2.3.   By Portability

6.2.4.   By Application

6.2.5.   By End-User

6.2.6.   By Country

6.2.6.1.     U.S.

6.2.6.2.     Canada

7.    Europe Fetal Monitoring Market

7.1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027

7.1.1.   By Value (USD Million)

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1.   By Product

7.2.2.   By Method

7.2.3.   By Portability

7.2.4.   By Application

7.2.5.   By End-User

7.2.6.   By Country

7.2.6.1.       Germany

7.2.6.2.       United Kingdom

7.2.6.3.       Italy

7.2.6.4.       France

7.2.6.5.       Spain

7.2.6.6.       Rest of Europe

8.    the Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market

8.1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027

8.1.1.   By Value (USD Million)

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1.   By Product

8.2.2.   By Method

8.2.3.   By Portability

8.2.4.   By Application

8.2.5.   By End-User

8.2.6.   By Country

8.2.6.1.     China

8.2.6.2.     India

8.2.6.3.     Japan

8.2.6.4.     Singapore

8.2.6.5.     South Korea

8.2.6.6.     Rest of Asia Pacific

9.    Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market

9.1. Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027

9.1.1.   By Value (USD Million)

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1.   By Product

9.2.2.   By Method

9.2.3.   By Portability

9.2.4.   By Application

9.2.5.   By End-User

9.2.6.   By Country

9.2.6.1.     Brazil

9.2.6.2.     Argentina

9.2.6.3.     Columbia

9.2.6.4.     Mexico

9.2.6.5.     Rest of Latin America

10. the Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market

10.1.     Market Size & Forecast by Value, 2017-2027

10.1.1.                By Value (USD Million)

10.2.     Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1.                By Product

10.2.2.                By Method

10.2.3.                By Portability

10.2.4.                By Application

10.2.5.                By End-User

10.2.6.                By Country

10.2.6.1.      Saudi Arabia

10.2.6.2.      Iran

10.2.6.3.      UAE

10.2.6.4.      Turkey

10.2.6.5.      South Africa

10.2.6.6.      Rest of The Middle East & Africa

11.Competitive Landscape

11.1.   List of Key Players and Their Offerings

11.2.   Market Share Analysis, 2020

11.3.   Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters

12.Impact of Covid-19 on Global Fetal Monitoring Industry

13.Company Profile (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, SWOT Analysis, Contact Address, and Strategic Outlook)**

13.1.     Covidien PLC

13.2.     FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc.

13.3.     Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc.

13.4.     ArjoHuntleigh, Inc.

13.5.     Siemens Healthcare

13.6.     GE Healthcare

13.7.     Neoventa Medical AB

13.8.     Koninklijke Philips N.V.

13.9.     Natus Medical Incorporated

13.10.  Huntleigh Healthcare Limited

13.11.  Bionet Co., Ltd.

13.12.  TRISMED Co., Ltd.

13.13.  Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.

13.14.  The Cooper Companies Inc.

13.15.  Cardinal Health, Inc.

14.Key Strategic Recommendations

*Financial details of unlisted companies will be available as per data availability in final deliverable

**The segmentation and the companies are subjected to modifications based on in-depth secondary for the final deliverable

 

 

List of Figures

 

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Segmentation

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Value Chain Analysis

Fig: Company Market Share Analysis, 2019

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Method, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Portabolity, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By End-Use Industry, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Global Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Region, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Method, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Portability, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By End-Use Industry, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Method, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Portability, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By End-Use Industry, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Method, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Portability, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By End-Use Industry, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Method, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Portability, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By End-Use Industry, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Product, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Method, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Portability, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Application, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By End-Use Industry, By Value, 2017-2027

Fig: The Middle East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Share, By Country, By Value, 2017-2027

 

List of Tables

 

Table: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                    

Table: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Method, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                     

Table: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Portability, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: North America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By End-Use, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                   

Table: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                     

Table: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Method, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                      

Table: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Portability, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                           

Table: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                          

Table: Europe Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By End-Use, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                    

Table: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Method, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                   

Table: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Portability, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: The Asia-Pacific Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By End-Use, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                     

Table: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Method, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                      

Table: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Portability, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                            

Table: Latin America Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By End-Use, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                    

Table: The Middle-East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Product, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                     

Table: The Middle-East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Method, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                     

Table: The Middle-East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Portability, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                       

Table: The Middle-East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027                       

Table: The Middle-East & Africa Fetal Monitoring Market Size, By End-Use, By Value (USD Billion), 2017-2027            

 

 

Table: Covidien PLC Financial Analysis

Table: Covidien PLC Business Overview

Table: FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. Financial Analysis

Table: FUJIFILM SonoSite, Inc. Business Overview

Table: Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. Financial Analysis

Table: Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc. Business Overview

Table: ArjoHuntleigh, Inc. Financial Analysis

Table: ArjoHuntleigh, Inc. Business Overview

Table: Siemens Healthcare Financial Analysis

Table: Siemens Healthcare Business Overview

Table: GE Healthcare Financial Analysis

Table: GE Healthcare Business Overview

Table: Neoventa Medical AB Financial Analysis

Table: Neoventa Medical AB Business Overview

Table: Koninklijke Philips N.V. Financial Analysis

Table: Koninklijke Philips N.V. Business Overview

Table: Natus Medical Incorporated Financial Analysis

Table: Natus Medical Incorporated Business Overview

Table: Huntleigh Healthcare Limited Financial Analysis

Table: Huntleigh Healthcare Limited Business Overview

Table: Bionet Co., Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table: Bionet Co., Ltd. Business Overview

Table: TRISMED Co., Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table: TRISMED Co., Ltd. Business Overview

Table: Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Financial Analysis

Table: Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd. Business Overview

Table: The Cooper Companies Inc. Financial Analysis

Table: The Cooper Companies Inc. Business Overview

Table: Cardinal Health, Inc. Financial Analysis

 

Table: Cardinal Health, Inc. Business Overview