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How traumatic childbirth led to creation of medtech device Oli

Yolanda Redrup

When mechatronics engineer Sarah McDonald experienced the traumatic birth of her second child, Oliver, she knew there had to be a better way to monitor fetal and maternal health.

At 31 weeks, Ms McDonald spent a week in a hospital bed before undergoing a C-section – unable to move because doctors were afraid she could lose her baby, or her own life.

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Yolanda Redrup is the editor of the AFR Rich List. She previously reported on technology, healthcare and Street Talk. Connect with Yolanda on Twitter. Email Yolanda at yolanda.redrup@afr.com

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