#WomensHealth #PregnancyCare #FemTechIn this episode, we sit down with Sharon Handelman-Gotlib, Co-Founder and CEO of Shela Health and a leader in the Israeli FemTech community. Sharon is on a mission to transform pregnancy care from reactive to proactive, using AI and precision medicine to detect complications long before symptoms appear.With a background in business development, operations, and strategy and a team of world-class experts in women’s health, clinical innovation, and data science, Sharon brings a unique perspective on how technology and early diagnostics can save lives and improve pregnancy outcomes.We talk about why one in four pregnancies face serious complications, the difference between reactive and proactive care, and how AI-powered early detection can change the way mothers and clinicians prepare for birth. Sharon also shares advice for women navigating pregnancy, why diverse data and ethical AI matter, and her vision for making proactive pregnancy care accessible worldwide.Whether you’re expecting, supporting someone through pregnancy, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping women’s health, this conversation offers clarity, insight, and practical steps toward safer, healthier outcomes.🎧 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe if this resonated with you.Chapters:🎙️ 00:00 – Intro👋 00:14 – Meet Sharon: Co-Founder and CEO of Shela Health💡 01:03 – Her journey into women’s health and tech📈 03:20 – Why one in four pregnancies face complications🚫 05:07 – The limits of reactive care and why early action matters🔍 07:27 – What proactive pregnancy care looks like in practice🩺 08:48 – Common complications and their impact📖 10:02 – Understanding preeclampsia in simple terms🤝 11:04 – How Shela Health works with clinics and patients🧬 14:05 – Using AI and precision medicine for personalized care🔒 15:34 – Building trust, protecting data, and ensuring ethics in AI💪 20:59 – How women can advocate for themselves during pregnancy🌍 31:03 – Sharon’s vision for global access to proactive pregnancy care💬 36:12 – Her biggest lessons from working with women and clinicians❤️ 36:39 – Final message to women everywhere🔗 36:54 – Where to connect with Sharon and learn moreThis podcast is about honest conversations, actionable insights, and real stories to help women and allies make empowered decisions about their bodies, health, and the innovations shaping their future.💬 What’s one thing you wish you knew earlier about pregnancy care? Share your thoughts in the comments.🔔 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.📌 Show notes & resources:https://www.asele.tech/post/blush-and-bloom-ep7-proactive-pregnancy-careConnect with Us:• Connect with Sharon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonhandelmangotlib/• Connect with Gigi (host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/gigikennethLearn more about Sharon's work:• Learn more about Shela Health: https://www.shela.health/ More from Asele:✨ Visit Asele: https://asele.tech/✨ Try the Asele app: https://asele.health/✨ Join our WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/F8GY4RV7Bm2CtCfq6TONsV✨ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asele.tech✨ Follow us on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/asele✨ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NEsMfkG3dvl0pYXU40Efi✨ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3BXkKjK3rJrg1XoQpGnOC7gZjc72mqg3&si=6N7L2Z5aGTT4Hi78✨ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blush-and-bloom/id1832044848