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Pregnancy

10th Aug 2019

5 pregnancy apps every mum-to-be need in her life

Trine Jensen-Burke

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Trying for a baby, pregnant or about to pop?

Then there is an app for you.

No, seriously – from trying to conceive to actually giving birth, it can all be made that little bit easier with the right tech these days.

Wondering what to download? Here are five great apps that have all got great reviews by users:

1. Hello Belly

The bright colors and adorable graphics in this pregnancy guide app is bound to make you smile — even when you’re feeling all sorts of sick and uncomfortable. Plus, it has info on how to prep for your baby’s arrival, mummy yoga video classes to help you stay fit and stress-free, and tips on how to be a great mama post-birth.

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2. Sprout Pregnancy

This clever app guides you through your pregnancy day by day, helping you stay updated on what’s happening inside your growing belly. The app will also let you track your weight, your little one’s kicks, and keep a personalized pregnancy timeline

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3. Baby Names

Baby name books are so yesteryears. Searhing for a baby name these days is all about the tech, and this app is being called the Tinder for baby names.  You can also create a list to make sure you don’t forget your favorites.

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4. Fertility Friend

Trying for a baby? This app will help you keep track ofyour most fertile days, and has everything, including an ovulation calculator, a menstrual calendar, a fertility chart, and a period tracker. It claims to have helped with 650,000 pregnancies and has a 4.7/5 rating on iTunes, so you know it’s good.

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5. Full Term – Contraction Timer 

If you are approaching the end of your pregnancy, you might want to download this clever app. Wih the Contraction Timer, you can time your contrations when your baby is about to come into the world. Created by a husband for his own wife’s labor, now the only thing you need to do is tap a button to track the beginning and end of each contraction with this easy-to-use interface.

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