fenna is a digital maternal health companion designed specifically for Black women, offering personalized health tracking, culturally relevant educational content, and access to a supportive community of peers and providers. The platform integrates symptom monitoring with evidence‑based resources to help users navigate pregnancy and postpartum experiences with confidence. By focusing on the unique needs of Black mothers, fenna aims to improve outcomes and reduce health disparities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Black women in the United States experience higher rates of maternal morbidity and mortality, often due to limited access to culturally relevant health information, personalized care guidance, and supportive community resources during pregnancy and postpartum periods.
Solution
Fenna provides a digital companion designed specifically for Black mothers, delivering evidence‑based health content that reflects cultural contexts and addresses common disparities. The app offers personalized care plans that adapt to each user’s medical history, gestational stage, and symptom reports, enabling proactive health management. Real‑time symptom tracking alerts users to potential concerns and facilitates timely communication with trusted healthcare providers. A built‑in community forum connects users with peers for shared experiences, emotional support, and culturally resonant advice, fostering a supportive network throughout pregnancy and the postpartum journey.
Target Audience
Fenna serves Black women who are pregnant or in the postpartum period and seek culturally appropriate digital health support, as well as healthcare providers aiming to improve outcomes for this population.
Features
- Curated library of maternal health resources tailored to the experiences of Black women
- Dynamic care plans that adjust based on gestational age, health data, and user preferences
- Real‑time symptom tracking with alerts and direct messaging to vetted providers
- Community hub for peer support, moderated discussions, and culturally specific guidance
- Integration of evidence‑based guidelines with personalized recommendations