Ksenia Beloturkina

Research

My research lies at the intersection of Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) and maternal health, with a particular focus on how digital technologies can ican enhance prenatal care experiences for expectant parents, especially those experiencing high-risk pregnancies.

Through qualitative studies, I investigate how expectant parents navigate pregnancy, examining their lived experiences, needs, and challenges in relation to existing care practices. I complement these perspectives with insights from midwives and clinicians to understand how support is currently provided and where gaps emerge. My work aims to identify opportunities for designing technologies that better align with expectant parents' experiences and improve support in prenatal care.

I am particularly interested in participatory design approaches that actively involve expectant parents, their partners, and healthcare professionals in the design process. My goal is to develop user-centred technological solutions that enhance the overall prenatal experience. This includes supporting not only the physical well-being of mothers and babies but also addressing the emotional and social dimensions of pregnancy, and improving communication and collaboration between expectant parents and healthcare providers, particularly in the context of high-risk care.

Feel free to reach out if you are interested in collaborating, exchanging ideas, or pursuing a thesis, independent study, or master's project in my research area.

Current Projects

You can find my current projects here