Looking for info on the best free pregnancy apps ? Here is our pick of the most useful pregnancy apps to have on your smartphone.The arrival of a baby brings with it a lot of joy, but also some new worries. While managing emotions can be excellent, hormones and external factors can lead to not having everything under control.
It is no coincidence that in recent years more and more companies, which protect mothers and children , are developing apps for pregnancy , helping expectant mothers with useful information and monitoring of the most important data.
However, not all applications have the same functions and in some cases you end up uninstalling them because they are impractical and useful for their purpose. In this guide , we have selected eight pregnancy applications that can be useful to you, both during the prenatal and postpartum phases . You can use the apps on iOS or Android devices, whether they are smartphones, tablets or similar.
Index
- 8 Pregnancy apps
- iMom (Android, iOS)
- Pregnancy+ (Android, iOS)
- HiMommy (Android, iOS)
- My Pregnancy (Android)
- Baby Mom (Android, iOS)
- Pregnancy Sprout (Android and iOS)
- Contrameter (Android, iOS)
- Healthy Mom (Android, iOS)
8 Pregnancy apps
Taking a look inside the catalog of the Play Store or the App Store you will realize how many applications are available for monitoring and information about pregnancy . We have selected for you the ones we think are most interesting as well as useful.
1. iMom (Android, iOS)
Considered the most useful pregnancy App on digital stores, iMamma allows you to start monitoring your pregnancy from the first moment. You can download the software for iOS or Android completely free of charge and once installed, just start it and press on Let’s get started .
In case you don’t have an account with the company that developed the app yet, then you should create one. Once the registration phase is completed, the application will ask you for your gender , you will be able to monitor your pregnancy both as a mother and as a father . In addition to the gender you will have to enter the status , ie if you are pregnant , if you want to monitor your cycle or simply want to add notifications about the baby already born ; in this case we advise you to create a child profile .
The application allows you to insert images of the fetus , add exams and monitor hydration , pressure or contractions . The community section is also interesting , where you can find lots of mothers exchanging opinions and suggestions on pregnancy. For more info read our full iMamma review .
2. Pregnancy+ (Android, iOS)
An alternative to consider is Gravidanza+ , software completely in Italian with which you can better manage all phases of your journey as a mother. You can download the app from the Play Store or from the App Store and once started, just enter your email to register or log in directly with your Google account or your Facebook account .
The application will ask you to enter the date of your expected birth or you can activate the function with the DPP Calculation Tool . The Period of pregnancy section allows you to access the graphs , which are very useful for analyzing the timeline and for entering useful information for visits . The software has many functions, from the counter of the kicks , to the contractions , passing through the preparation of the birth plan to the bag for the mother , for example the postpartum disposable towels . The free version can be even enhanced with thatPremium , at a cost of 3.49 euros . This version gives you access to these last functions.
3. HiMommy (Android, iOS)
HiMommy is the perfect pregnancy app if you want to write down your impressions. Thanks to the dedicated section you can write moods, emotions and everything you want as if it were a real app for notes . The program was created to better manage the most complicated moments, in fact, by writing what you feel you can relieve stress and plan a better resolution method . You can also download HiDaddy , for Android and iOS , which as you can imagine, is the version for dads who are about to have a baby at home.
The most appreciated functions are those related to the 3D representation of the baby and above all the pregnancy statistics . We recommend the Premium version at 19.49 euros/year if you want to unlock all the most interesting features. You can use HiMommy on both iOS and Android .
4. My Pregnancy (Android)
Pregnancy application that is proving so successful among mothers who like to find out the sex of their child is Pregnancy Mia . This program has the ability to provide parents with advice and curiosities that are very useful during the gestation period . You will be able to carry out the statistical calculation on the presumed sex of the child , using the dedicated function which, thanks to its algorithm, makes predictions.
This tool is mainly based on the last complete intercourse and ovulation , defining which information is the most useful in order to find out the sex of the unborn child . Pregnancy Mia is only available on the Android operating system .
5. Baby Mom (Android, iOS)
In case you need an application for moral support and medical recommendations, then Baby Mam might be for you . The software collects many useful articles on this topic and, based on the city in which you live, informs you of points of interest.
To use the app you will need to register , which will ask you to enter the country of reference . Once registration is complete, you can choose the delivery date or have it calculated by the program . In the dedicated sections you can then read all the articles related to your period of pregnancy and the comments of users in the same emotional and physical condition as you. Currently the app is available for free for both Android and iOS operating systems . If you love informing yourself about all aspects related to pregnancy, you will find reliable and quality articles.
6. Pregnancy Sprout (Android and iOS)
You will know very well that a pregnancy brings with it not only the joy of having a baby, but also the burden of necessarily having to undergo many medical check-ups. Thanks to Pregnancy Sprout you can have a convenient schedule of visits . By connecting from your Android or iOS you will be able to access lots of useful information based on the provisions of the Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics . You will find color images and three-dimensional reconstructions of fetal development.
The software allows you to add information as in an interactive diary and you can also insert personal images and export reports in PDF format . We recommend that you also try the hospital bag checklist feature , so you don’t forget anything when you get into the hectic stages. In this regard, we invite you to read our guide on the rights of pregnant women in hospital .
The monitoring of the baby’s contractions and movements is also precise and can be useful for having a complete picture of your journey as a mother.
7. Contrameter (Android, iOS)
The App that best manages to reassure mothers before giving birth is the Contraziometro , a software designed to prepare for giving birth. Available completely free for iOS and Android , it allows you to count and above all check the progress of the birth contractions , especially during the phases preceding the birth of your child. The app monitors the start and end of contractions , considering duration , intensity and frequency . But in addition to the contractions, you can also send the archived information to your gynecologist via WhatsApp or e-mail.
This application is the ideal solution for all women who want serenity in the most important moments before giving birth. If anxiety is a component that affects you frequently, then the Contrameter could help you a lot.
8. Healthy Mom (Android, iOS)
Among the pregnancy applications that we would like to recommend, there is also a Healthy Mom, a free program for iOS and Android that offers you various interesting functions. Also in this case you will have to make a quick registration and then access the main sections.
The most used categories are those for the pregnancy diary and family counseling centres. Monitoring can take place before pregnancy, but also during and after it. You will have the possibility to insert images as attachments and to calculate delivery times by inserting useful information. A complete and easy to use app that will do the trick for you.
