Why use an app during your pregnancy, you might be wondering?
In an app, you can create your very own personal overview. Additionally, the partner can follow along from the sidelines, as men often feel unnecessary during pregnancy. In this way, your partner can gain insight into how your body is doing. At the same time, it gives you the opportunity to seek various information about the process, whether you are a first-time mother or a second or third-time mother. (Possibly a box in the first part of the blog post)
We suggest that you start with the free versions, as they often provide just as good an overview of the process as the paid versions. Below, we will give you an overview of some useful and good apps for pregnancy, as well as the baby's first life. Most of the apps listed here have a fun gimmick that allows the user to share the process with friends and family.
All apps below can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.
Free apps
Preglife – Pregnancy & Baby
Preglife is Scandinavia's most downloaded app for use during pregnancy. The app can be used from day 1 of pregnancy and all the way until your child is 2 years old. It can help guide you and your partner throughout the entire pregnancy. This way, you can always keep track of where you are in the process with the help of the pregnancy calendar. Additionally, you can create a digital diary and take pictures of your belly and/or baby. Many also recommend the app as a contraction counter.Another advantage of using this app is that, after the child's due date, the BabyApp section is activated. This means that from the due date, you can follow the child's further development, up until the age of 2 years.
Pregnant with Diabetes
As diabetics, there are some special areas you need to be aware of in connection with a pregnancy or the planning leading up to it. In other words, this app is the perfect match for you with diabetes who is pregnant or wishes to be. Here, you will find a wealth of information and guidance on blood sugar, insulin, diet, and more. The app is developed in collaboration with researchers and experts from Rigshospitalet's Center for Pregnant Women with Diabetes – and it is updated with the latest knowledge in the field continuously.
Baby Story
This app can be used to create fun memories and personalize your pictures during and after your pregnancy. The pictures can be saved for yourselves or you can choose to share them with friends and family. A fun and different way to capture every milestone during and after pregnancy. (And to make the pictures a bit more Insta-friendly ;-)) The best part about the app is that it and its features are completely free.
Ovia Pregnancy Tracker
This app is only available in English, but it informs you about everything you need to know about pregnancy as well as the first period after birth. The app is free and provides you with weekly videos that tell you what is happening in your body. It can also be used to track symptoms, mood, weight, and much more.
Pregnancy +
Just like in the other apps, it is possible to get daily information about the pregnancy, as well as to create a diary. It can be completely customized to you and your pregnancy. The fun thing about this app is that it can be personalized for fathers, grandparents, and other family members if you want them to be a bigger part of it. Additionally, the app allows you to color and scan your pictures. The app has many other features.
Payment Apps
Pregnant – While You Wait (Price 35 kr)
The app was developed in collaboration with the Midwives Association and the Health Authority. This app has a clear recommendation from us, as it contains everything you need to know as a pregnant woman. It offers advice and recommendations from professionals in accordance with Danish conditions and Danish recommendations regarding pregnancy and childbirth. Additionally, it provides advice on sex and relationships when you are expecting a child. The app can be set to Danish and English, and actually also Icelandic (developed for Icelandic conditions and in accordance with Icelandic recommendations).
DAD – For Expecting and New Fathers (Price 35 kr)
DAD got through the paternity leave with this app. The app offers all information about diaper changes, baby food, and much more. You can also find inspiration and advice on workouts with the baby and conflict management in the relationship. It is a really good app to help expecting and new fathers move forward with their new title. The app is developed by, among others, DaddyO bloggers and Danish Physiotherapists. It can help engage and give fathers the opportunity to become a bigger part of the child's early days.
My Baby (Price 35 kr)
An app that can replace children's books like, Healthy Children and Food for Infants and Toddlers, and at a cheaper price. It is developed by the Committee for Health Information in collaboration with the Health Authority. The app has useful tools such as:
- Find baby-friendly places in the city
- Play sleep sounds (including white noise)
- Help for colicky babies
- Suggestions for developmental games and toys
- Advice on illnesses and when to call the doctor
Pregnant – Day by Day (Price 35 kr.)
With this app, you can follow your baby's and your own body's development throughout the entire process. In the app, you will also find advice and guidance from midwives regarding health and tips for your pregnancy. Additionally, it is possible to enter important contact information so that you have it handy. The app also allows you to set reminders to take pictures of your belly/yourself, so you can look back after the birth. Many say it is best used by first-time parents.
