Pregnancy Application

Pregnancy application

With the advent of smartphones and the ubiquity of the internet, pregnant women have been increasingly using apps to source digital health information. A recent study found that three quarters of pregnant women in Australia used an app to access pregnancy information, and more than a quarter used it for learning about nutrition (Lupton & Pedersen, 2016).

Pregnancy apps can provide important information about fetal development and pregnancy-related changes in the body. A Dutch study involving pregnant women interviewed to inform the design of a pregnancy app showed that women valued features such as a symptom tracker, a contraction timer, and a kick counter for monitoring their baby’s movements and identifying abnormalities.

Another popular pregnancy tracking app is Bump, which allows you to see your baby’s growth week by week through 3D visualization. It also has a pregnancy diary and per-trimester checklists to help you stay on top of your doctor’s appointments.

It also has a “Is It Safe?” tool that lets you check out foods and products to ensure they’re safe during pregnancy and childbirth. Plus, it has an interactive weekly guide to what’s happening in your body each week and a place to save and track belly photos.

ACOG: a doctor-approved pregnancy app

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ pregnancy app has all the features you need to keep up with your doctor’s appointments and get the best pregnancy advice. It includes the latest clinical guidance and research-backed information about pregnancy, immunizations, and more.