If you're pregnant, you probably have a lot of very specific questions on your mind. If only your doctor had a private line you could call 24/7, right? Well, this is where a pregnancy-tracking app or two can really come in handy.
Between visits to your doctor (and/or therapist), it's great to have another resource available to you. At their best, pregnancy apps can supplement info your doc's given you, keep you updated on your baby's development, and simply connect you with fellow moms-to-be who have the same questions and concerns as you do.
Like other types of health-tracking apps, there are a plethora of pregnancy-related apps out there now. Ahead, we've rounded up some of the best ones available for download. From there, it's just a matter of picking which one works best for your needs.
Click through to find the best app (or apps) for you.
Nurture aims to keep you informed about your pregnancy with up-to-the-moment articles, reminders, and more. It alerts you to your baby's development every day and updates the countdown to your due date. You can also use Nurture to keep track of doctor's appointments and to log any relevant habits. If you've been practicing kegels, having sex, or taking prenatal vitamins, Nurture can provide you with more information about how those habits affect your health.
Beyond in-app information, you can also consult Nurture's community forums. These can act as yet another source of info or just a sounding board for your latest success story or frustration.
This app is simultaneously super informative and lighthearted. Every week brings new videos on pregnancy and fetal development, as well as cute photos of infants that you can select as your background.
You can sync this app with such health-tracking devices as Fitbit, Jawbone, and Apple's HealthKit, in order to get the most comprehensive view of your health that you can. And, as part of MedHelp, I'm Expecting boasts the largest health community, so you're encouraged to post any questions that come to mind. This app is nothing if not thorough.
With some pregnancy questions, it isn't always clear where you'll get the best answer. Luckily, you can pose your questions to parents and experts on The Bump's app. That's not where the sense of community stops, either — users can share their progress and photos with each other within the app, too.
And listen up if you're planning your shower: The Bump gives you access to 15,000 of the most-registered-for products out there, and helps keep track of your registries across retailers.
Though this may be more bare-bones than other apps in our selection, this app serves as a fun reminder to get excited about your baby. It's essentially a ticking clock, counting down the moments until your estimated due date. And you can design the countdown exactly to your liking, from the background photo to any songs you'd like to attach to it.
This app is also great if your followers are hungry for updates. Simply link the app to your social media accounts and upload snapshots of the countdown regularly.
My Pregnancy & Baby Today By BabyCenter
Not only does this app track your pregnancy with timely progress updates and info on how your baby is growing, but it tracks your progress the moment you go into labor, too. With a birth plan checklist and a contraction timer, BabyCenter's app provides you with the support you need up until the delivery.
But, similar to What To Expect, it doesn't have to end there. You can track your baby's first year using BabyCenter's sleep guide, health and safety videos, and activity tips.
iPregnant Pregnancy Tracker Free
This is a great app if you're hoping to use your tracker like a journal. List changes in your health and mood or simply record how you're feeling each day. It's a great way to prepare for your doctor's appointments — which, of course, you can log in the app's calendar.
If you're already planning your next pregnancy, you can save and store everything you've tracked about this one for future reference. Your future self will thank you.
As you get closer to your baby's birthday, you'll definitely be thinking about names.
With over 30,000 names from 80 different origins, this app can be totally engrossing, even if you already have a name in mind. List your favorite names in the same place and track their popularity. Search by meaning, origin, or even by the letter you'd like your baby's name to start with.
There is no such thing as being too picky when it comes to your child's name.
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