12 amazing apps to monitor pregnancy

Pregnant life is not always easy. It’s a time of doubts, body changes and a lot of preparations to welcome a new person into the family – all over 40 weeks! However, technology is there precisely to help in this race against time. Do you already use any app to monitor pregnancy?

There are apps to track the development of pregnancy and baby, to ask questions to experts, to meet new mothers and even to monitor contractions. Check out a list of the 12 coolest apps of the moment and download your favorites.

1. Sprout pregnancy

Known all over the world, Sprout allows mothers to follow the evolution of pregnancy in a very detailed way. All app guidelines were written by doctors in partnership with pregnant women. You can customize everything according to the baby’s name, gender and expected due date. There is a premium (paid) version with kick counter, weight control and contraction timer. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free and offers in-app purchases).

2. Hello Mom

Among so many common doubts and anxieties during pregnancy, here is an application full of lightness and good humor. Alô Mamãe sends daily messages as if they were written by the baby himself. There are declarations of love, notes about development and even cute phrases, such as “I’m hungry” and “I’m not a manga, what a bummer”. Messages can also be shared. A grace. Available on the App Store (free).

3. My Pregnancy and My Baby Today

The application is among the most downloaded in Brazil and it is no accident. The site guides pregnant women week by week throughout pregnancy, bringing videos, tips and information about fetal development. The tips are related to the moment of pregnancy, ranging from guidance on exercises to recipe ideas. It is a very complete app and all in Portuguese. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free).

4. Hello Belly: Pregnancy Tracker

A cute guide for moms-to-be and dads-to-be. Hello Belly brings simple tips on what happens in each week of pregnancy. But they are not technical or complicated terms. The suggestions are all practical, like “eat fruit” and “date a little”. It is in English. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free and offers in-app purchases).

5. My Prenatal

Developed by the Faculty of Medicine – UFMG, the application provides reliable information for mothers to take care of themselves before and after childbirth. In addition to this piece of content, it is possible to make an album with photos of the evolution of the pregnancy and see tips in the form of a video. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free).

6. Kangaroo Pregnancy

The difference between Kangaroo and other maternity apps is that it allows the user to connect with other pregnant women, forming a community of pregnant women. It also has the functionality to send specific day-to-day questions, which are answered by health professionals. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free).

7. WeMoms – Pregnancy and Baby

Do you know who understands a mother’s yearnings and questions? Another mother! That’s the idea of ​​WeMoms: to provide an exchange of advice between women from all over the world. Some of the themes found there are maternity suitcase, labor, first months, breastfeeding, single mothers and baby strollers. The rule of the app is that no judgment or criticism is allowed, only help and sharing of experiences. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free).

8. Peanut

Don’t you know many mothers? Do you miss having someone to talk to about diaper brands, sleep routines and even stretch mark creams? Behold, now there is “Maternity Tinder”. Peanut connects moms with moms. You can chat, create conversation groups and participate in forums. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free).

9. CineMama

You know those beautiful photos that accompany the growth of the belly, month by month? Making those clicks can be simpler than you think. The CineMama app allows photos and various montages to be made. In addition, it presents instructions on the screen of where the pregnant woman should be positioned, so that all the photos are the same. It is possible to make daily or monthly records. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free).

10. Contraction Timer

The contractions started. Is it time to rush to the hospital, call the family and call the doula in tears? Take a deep breath and count on the help of this app. It is perfect for counting contractions, with their duration and intervals, and indicating the right time to contact the obstetrician and follow your birth plan. Available on Google Play (free).

11. Positive Pregnancy

Positive thoughts are important for mom’s well-being. And that is the proposal of Positive Pregnancy. The app offers guided meditations made especially for pregnant women. It can be used at any stage of pregnancy and helps to keep the mind healthy, increase energy and even relieve physical discomforts. Available on the App Store and Google Play (paid).

12. The Mammys Trousseau List

Which cart to buy? How many shoes does a baby need? What is essential and what is overkill? These and many other questions are answered in this app, which allows you to create layette lists according to the style and preferences of each family. The app also has some partner stores and offers discount coupons. Available on the App Store and Google Play (free and offers in-app purchases).

Have you used any of these apps or know another that is not on the list? Put it in the comments and help other moms stay informed!