This episode of THE BRIDGE continues the conversation between Pavlina Walter and returning guest Miloš Tkáčik, diving deeper into Penelope, a human-centered digital health project designed to protect pregnant women with high-risk hypertension.

Building on their previous discussion, they explore clinical studies across multiple hospitals, real-time monitoring, and how lowering stress improves outcomes for mothers and babies. From Europe to future global expansion, this episode highlights why prevention must be evidence-based and human-first.

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Timecode:

00:00 Introduction to the Penelope Project

00:21 The Need for a Special App for Pregnant Women

00:40 Collaboration with Humberg Hospital

01:16 Features of the Penelope App

02:41 Pilot Phase and Expansion

03:48 Challenges in Ensuring Compliance

06:33 Global Expansion and African Initiatives

07:22 Future Goals and Aspirations

07:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links:

Pavlina Walter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlinawalter/

Website: PavlinaWalter.com

Guests:

Miloš Tkáčik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkacik/