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When I found out I was pregnant, I was thrilled and immediately overwhelmed.
Design by Channing Smith
I needed to find the best pregnancy apps, the best pregnancy books, the best pregnancy…everything.
And I needed to find it immediately.
As excited as I was, the overwhelm quickly began to take over.
Being a pregnant person in 2023 is beautiful, yes, but it’s also harrowing.
Ours is a culture with no shortage of opinions about birthing bodiesmany of them unhelpful and isolating.
Just be cognizant of that and where your information goes before you sign up.
There are a few other things to keep in mind when perusing the best pregnancy apps.
Dr. Shepherd advises first paying attention to where they source their information.
Do they use resources like the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or an M.D.
that overlooks all the information?
Information shared on social sites isn’t always the most reputable.
You also want to ensure you’re not taking medical advice from an app.
Say you have bleeding early in pregnancy.
You wouldn’t want an app that says, oh, you’re having a miscarriage.
Finally, look for something that fits your personality.
Do you want an app that reminds you daily that You got this mama!?
Prefer to stick to the facts?
Want something that feels inherently calming from the moment you open it?
Being picky about the design of your pregnancy app is totally warranted.
How people get their information is important, says Dr. Shepherd.
If you like graphics vs. a lot of reading, pay attention to that when you’re browsing apps.
It’s the first app I downloaded after getting that positive pregnancy test.
The app is relatively simple (a.k.a.
Cost:Free.Download ithere.
It also features a contraction timer as well as a tracker to log baby’s movements.
Cost:Free with in-app purchase options.Download ithere.
Cost:Free with in-app purchase options.Download it foriOS hereand Androidhere.
From the makers of The Knot, The Bump app will help you plan everything related to your pregnancy.
The Bump also features an in-app baby registry and a checklist to take with you to each doctor appointment.
Cost:Free.Download it foriOS hereandAndroid here.
It also comes with a library of over 2,000 pregnancy-related articles.
Cost:Free.Download it oniOS hereandAndroid here.
This app stands out for its stunning interactive 3-D graphics of your developing baby.
See visualizations of what your little sprout is doing in the womb.
Cost:Free with in-app purchase options.Download it oniOS hereandAndroid here.
ProDaddy is the pregnancy app for partners.
Most of this information is already on Google, Dr. Roshan points out.
You may prefer a community-based pregnancy app.
(you could filter by race, ethnicity, income, and sexual orientation.)
Precisely the kind of info you often can’t find on Google.
Peanut connects women in similar stages from fertility tracking, through pregnancy, postpartum, child-rearing, andmenopause.
Peanut’s real aim is to connect you directly with moms in your community and life stage Bumble BFF-style.
you could match with local moms or join live sessions.
So yeah, you’re going to want an app for that.
My workout needsand capabilitieshave changed drastically during pregnancy.
I used to train for half marathons and love hot yoga.
Now I’m training for birth and love nothing better than a good gentle stretch at room temperature.
The app has a vast library of Pilates-based workouts that focus on core strength and pelvic floor health.
Cost:Free to download but requires a $10/month subscription.Download ithere.
Best Pregnancy Mental Health Apps
Expectful features a little bit of everything.
You’ll find the usual week-by-week pregnancy updates and articles on what’s happening in your body.
I’m a personal fan of the prenatal stress-relief class.
Best Fertility Apps
When you’re planning to get pregnant, you’ll need aperiod tracking app.
Drip is straightforward, easy to use and, importantly in a post-Roeworld, prioritizes data security.
Everything you enter into the app stays on your equipment.
Track your period only, or use thermal tracking to track fertility as well.
Drip is particularly accessible for trans and non-binary users as it is designed with gender neutrality in mind.
I started using Modern Fertility in 2019 when I wanted to starttracking my fertility.
This well-loved fertility tracking app has tons of features.
A crib, breast pump, stroller, swaddlesbe prepared to go down many rabbit holes of research.
Cost:Free.Download it foriOS hereorAndroid here.
For those who can’t stand all the cutsey You got this mama!
Described as Tinder for baby names the Babynames app allows you and your partner to swipe on potential names.
When you match, the app saves the name to a shortlist.
