Development of a Web-Based Maternal Health Monitoring System: Advancing Beyond Manual Record-Keeping

The Web-Based Maternal Health Monitoring System represents a significant advancement in the digitalisation of maternal health records, addressing critical limitations in Malaysia's traditional paper-based system. The existing manual record-keeping process is not only time-consuming but also prone to wear and data loss, and it lacks the accessibility required for seamless healthcare across different facilities. E-Maternity provides a web-based platform that allows pregnant women to easily track their maternal health records and progress via mobile devices, improving the continuity of care and reducing the administrative burden on healthcare providers. The system's design emphasises user-friendly access to comprehensive maternal health information, yet it faces several challenges. The reliance on internet connectivity poses a barrier, particularly in rural areas with poor network coverage, and the absence of two-factor authentication raises concerns about data security. Additionally, the system's dependency on local storage limits its scalability and efficiency. This chapter explores the development, implementation, and testing of the E-Maternity system, highlighting both its strengths and limitations. Functional testing was conducted to ensure the system met key performance criteria, with a focus on usability, reliability, and security. The results demonstrated the system's potential to enhance maternal healthcare delivery, although certain limitations were identified. Future recommendations include expanding the system's functionality to cover postnatal care, integrating cloud-based storage to enhance data management and security, and implementing two-factor authentication to strengthen user data protection. By addressing these challenges, the E-Maternity system can evolve into a more robust and secure platform, offering a comprehensive solution for maternal health monitoring in Malaysia. This study contributes to the ongoing efforts to improve healthcare delivery through digital innovation, particularly in regions where traditional methods are insufficient.