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6 Must-Have Pregnancy Apps for Expecting Parents

Modern technology has transformed pregnancy into a guided, trackable, and more connected experience. These top pregnancy apps provide expert-backed advice, development visualizations, and tools that help expecting parents stay informed and supported.

1. BabyCenter Pregnancy Tracker

Trusted by millions, BabyCenter offers personalized daily updates, 3D fetal development visuals, and expert-reviewed health advice. It also includes tools like a kick counter, a due date calculator, and a post-birth baby development tracker.

2. What to Expect Pregnancy & Baby Tracker

Based on the bestselling book, this app delivers stage-specific guidance, daily updates, and strong post-birth features like feeding and diaper tracking. Its active parent community also makes it a great emotional support resource.

3. Ovia Pregnancy Tracker

Ovia features charming baby size comparisons (even animals!), a fertility tracker, and personalized tips. It’s loved for its intuitive design and seamless transition from conception to delivery tracking.

4. Pregnancy+

This visually rich app offers high-quality 3D fetal models and daily articles on health, symptoms, and preparation. It’s ideal for parents who want medically reviewed information with visual learning support.

5. The Bump

Sleek and modern, The Bump delivers weekly 3D growth visualizations and planning tools for doctor visits and baby registries. It’s especially optimized for iOS users.

6. WebMD Pregnancy

WebMD’s app includes 900+ doctor-approved articles, symptom checkers, and personalized advice for medically detailed tracking. Its clinical depth is unmatched among free apps.

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💡 Tip: Looking for apps designed for partners or emotional wellness? Check out DaddyUp for dads-to-be or Expectful for guided pregnancy meditations.

Privacy Reminder

📱 Most of these apps handle sensitive health data. Before downloading, review each app’s privacy policy to understand how your information is stored and shared.

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Conclusion

Each app offers unique strengths—from visual growth tracking to clinical detail or community support. Many parents use more than one to create a complete digital pregnancy toolkit. Whether you’re preparing for baby #1 or #3, tools like these complement your midwife’s care and support your journey.

Want to go deeper? Explore midwifery roles or learn about CNM prescriptive authority in your state.