Pregnancy is a very special and memorable period for many expecting mothers. During this time, women should take some precautions and follow a plan to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Preparing for the birth isn't a simple task, but there are several apps that can help you prepare along the journey until delivery. In this article we'll present some of the top apps for pregnant women that can be used to track your health in conjunction with your doctor. Keep reading to find out more.

Pregnancy +

Pregnancy + is one of the most popular apps for pregnant women around the world. Use it to keep track of your pregnancy down to the smallest detail!

Pregnant woman can register every change in their body including: weight gain, contractions, kicks, and more. This app will give you and your medical provider the much needed information you need for a successful pregnancy. In addition, the app also includes a weekly pregnancy guide, educational blog posts, a to-do list, baby shopping list, and a calendar to track your appointments and progress.

You can download Pregnancy + here for Android and here for iPhone.

Pregnancy Tracker + Countdown to Baby Due Date, also known as the Baby Center's Pregnancy Tracker, is another great app to support you along your pregnancy.

It includes a personal diary for journal entries, the ability to track medical information, a baby development calendar to plan, and a contraction counter. Like Pregnancy +, it also provides an informational section to give you the best advice during your pregnancy. There's a news section with articles and videos, and you can also find a community group for future parents to share info and tips. This app lets you create videos from ultrasounds to track the baby's development.

You can download Pregnancy Tracker + Countdown to Baby Due Date and my baby every day here for Android and here for iPhone.

What to Expect Pregnancy Tracker

What to Expect Pregnancy Tracker is an neat app that lets you track data concerning your pregnancy, much like the others. However, unlike the previous apps this one offers specialized publications by certified medical specialists offering advice and tips to future mothers and fathers. This information is packed into weekly releases to track along your pregnancy, and you'll also find videos and blog articles

Create your Baby Registry here to ensure you have all you need when the baby arrives. This app is also reviewed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), among other medical specialist.

You can download What to Expect Pregnancy Tracker app for Android and iPhone here.

Easy Contraction Timer

Easy Contraction Timer is specifically made for tracking contractions. With this app you can easily record the number of contractions, as well as the time, frequency, and intensity of each one. This is very useful information to follow your pregnancy journey and to help you prepare for delivery.

You can download the Easy Contraction Timer here.

Apps to Get Pregnant

If you're among the women who are looking to get pregnant, there are several apps to track the most fertile moments to increase your chances of conception. We recommend you check out Period Tracker - Period Calendar Ovulation Tracker or JX Ovulation Calendar.

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