Episode 23 - Transforming Prenatal Care: Innovations in Maternal Health with Anoushka Gungadin

In this episode, Sarah Bartholomeusz is joined by Anoushka Gungadin, CEO and Managing Director of HeraMED, a company pioneering digital healthcare solutions for maternal health. With extensive experience globally, Anoushka shares her journey from economics to health tech, highlighting how HeraMED’s HeraCARE app is revolutionising prenatal care by bridging accessibility gaps and empowering expectant mothers. Together, they explore the future of digital health, the challenges of healthcare access in rural areas, and the importance of inclusive technology in maternal health. In this episode, we cover: • The unique features of HeraCARE, which offers customised, continuous prenatal care outside of hospital settings • The role of AI and data in advancing maternal health outcomes and preventing health crises • The future of home-based healthcare and the systemic changes required for equitable access FOOD FOR THOUGHT • “If you feel you belong, you belong. If you don’t feel you belong, you will never belong.” • “Change is not easy, but then every time we get a story about a mum where we have been able to detect preeclampsia...that gives us a lot of warmth to keep going and doing what we’re doing” • “The future of health is at home. We want people to be able to stay out of hospital for as long as they need” FOLLOW US • Our Website  https://youlegal.com.au/ • FB Page – You Legal  / youlegal • FB Group – You Legal for Doctors / youlegalfordoctors • FB Page – Hacking Health https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... • LinkedIn – Sarah Bartholomeusz  / sarahbartholomeusz • LinkedIn – You Legal  / you-legal GUEST INFO • https://www.linkedin.com/in/agungadin/ • https://www.linkedin.com/company/heramed/ ABOUT THE HOST Sarah Bartholomeusz, the Principal of the award-winning commercial law firm You Legal, leads the Hacking Health podcast. With expertise in both business and governance, Sarah has authored three books on governance, delivered a TEDx talk, and hosts the successful podcast 'Accountants on Purpose.' Additionally, Sarah serves as a National Facilitator for the Australian Institute of Directors Company Director's Course. Beyond her professional endeavours, Sarah is the Director of Shine SA—a charitable and inclusive organisation that provides information and support to the wider community. She also co-chairs the 40 Under 40 Solstice Media 40 Under 40 Alumni Committee and volunteers as a Member Leader within the global non-profit, the Entrepreneur's Organisation. #hackinghealth #youlegal #goddessofgovernance #sarahbartholomeusz #podcast #onair #spotify #stitcher #applepodcasts #itunes #business #medtech #healthtech #entrepreneur #share #instudio #showtime #podbooth #motivation #podcastlife #listen #subscribe