Pregnancy is one of the most special times of a woman's life, but it can also be nerve-wracking and scary if you don't know what to expect when expecting. After all, there is a lot of new information to learn and questions to be asked: How do you know what you can and can't eat? How do you motify your exercise routine? What does your baby look like at 14 weeks?
Well, don't worry. These days, as with everything else, there's an app to help guide you through it all. In fact, your smartphone can actually be an incredibly useful tool for you throughout your pregnancy.
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Below, check out seven super helpful apps to guide you through your pregnancy:
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Ovuline
Ovuline is a free app that helps you keep track of your monthly cycles and helps you determine the best baby making time. It also gives you tips for improving your chances of conceiving.
Pregnancy/Sprout
This app costs $3.99, but it's well worth the money. It offers 3-D interactives that show how your baby develops from week to week, along with interesting facts about each stage of progression. It also includes a weight tracker, a contraction timer, and an organizer to keep track of appointments, as well as details like what to pack for the hospital.
Belly snaps
Whether or not you choose to wait until after the first trimester to announce your baby news, this app will help you do so in style! The app, which only costs $0.99, lets you turn a photo into a customized pregnancy announcement banner. You can also attach banners that reveal the baby's sex to photos of your bump!
Sculpt My Pregnancy
At $3.99, this app was developed by physical therapists to help you stay healthy and increase your strength while pregnant. It provides a rundown and video demonstration of a variety of exercises and stretches that are safe for each month.
Foods to Avoid When Pregnant
The name says it all! For $0.99, this app tells you exactly what foods you should avoid (broken into categories like dairy, meat, etc.) while pregnant.
Baby Names (by Schazisoft)
Having trouble deciding on a name? It's a tough decision! That's where this free app comes in. It allows you to browse through thousands of baby names and the details behind each possibility–including its origin, meaning, pronunciation, and even how popular the name is.
Full Term - Labor Contraction Timer
This app uses a simple and straightforward interface to allow you track contractions and figure out when it's time to head to the hospital. It also logs information so you can see the progression of labor and show it to the doctor if necessary.
