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10 Pregnancy Apps
For iPhones and Androids
We love an app these days, but how do you pick the right one for your pregnancy? Easy! Let us help! We’ve rounded up some of our favourite pregnancy apps that you can download today. Covering everything from the progress of your baby to nutritional advice for you, you’re sure to find the best app to meet your needs.
Android Apps
I’m Expecting tracks the day-to-day happenings of you and your little one. Use the app’s progress bar to count down to your baby’s due date; and communicate with other mums-to-be through the app’s forums.
FREE
For lots of useful information in one place, check out I’m Pregnant. Find out how to eat healthily during your pregnancy or use the app’s counter to monitor the number of baby’s kicks and track your mood, energy and even your appetite.
FREE
Nutrition & Food For Pregnancy does exactly as it suggests. Find out the full story behind food, including their specific nutritional value and vitamin content. You can also try out various recipes.
FREE
The Pregnancy ++ app is approved by NHS Choices and includes baby size guides, a kick counter, diet info, a doctor appointment log and thousands of baby names to choose from!
£2.99
Be the coolest DJ on the planet with Pregnancy Music. Loaded with classical music, you can play it to your bump and possibly help nurture a more intelligent child – according to some reports. At the very least, you’ll certainly feel calmer.
FREE
iPhone Apps
Let your creative spirit run free with this expressive Baby Pics app. Upgrade your pregnancy selfies with a personal touch, adding gorgeously crafted artwork and personalised text.
£2.29
My Baby’s Beat is about as addictive as apps come. Use your iPhone to listen to your baby’s heartbeat and monitor their kicks and movements. You can even record sounds and share them with your loved ones. Spread the “Ahhhh!”
£3.99
Not only can you track your pregnancy progress with the My Pregnancy & Baby Today app, you can also find out what’s to come and learn tips on how to cope. This is another pregnancy app approved by NHS Choices.
FREE
Get organised with the WebMD Pregnancy app. Offering trusted health information, there’s advice for almost ever eventuality in pregnancy. You can create checklists with reminders, learn some great questions to ask your doctor and keep track of key milestones.
FREE
What To Expect will guide you through your pregnancy up to the hour! The app will send you information tailored to you based on your due date. Advice continues post-pregnancy with tips to help you navigate through the early stages of parenthood.
FREE
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6 Fab Maternity Summer Jeans
Refresh your wardrobe with these top pairs
You simply cannot go through a summer pregnancy without a pair of dungarees! We love this Denim Overall Maternity Jumpsuit by Mamalicious (£65). Full of pockets and with adjustable straps, they’re perfect for accommodating your growing bump in style and comfort.
Do the white thing in these Pull-On Toothpick jeans by J. Crew (£145). A perfect addition to your summer wardrobe, these are made from premium stretch cotton for a relaxed yet on-trend look.
Or there’s Mothercare’s Under The Bump Rip And Repair jeans (£30). Their distressed bleach look makes them effortlessly chic.
Stay on the light side in these Moto Blue Joni jeans from Topshop (£36). These are made with a jersey bump band for a comfortable fit during pregnancy.
Journey to the dark side in these J Brand 3401 Mama J super skinny jeans, available in the UK via Shopbop (£139.30). Their elastic side panels offer a comfy and forgiving fit.
Go back to black in 7 For All Mankind’s The Skinny Maternity With Elastic Bands Gummy Denim jeans (£180). Body sculpting, 7FAM says these will give you a second-skin silhouette.
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Pilates During Pregnancy
Pull up a mat and find your centre. This meditative wonder is your friend in more ways than one
Pilates is a saviour for pregnancy in so many ways. It works wonders on your rapidly-changing body as it prepares it for the ultimate task.
As your bump grows, your back will be one of the first things to cause discomfort. Pilates reduces back pain by exercising the deepest tummy muscles that stabilise your back and pelvis. It also strengthens your stomach muscles, which will come in handy when it comes to carrying your newborn around.
Now, how can we put this delicately? Leaking can be a problem during pregnancy and pilates has an amazing way of strengthening your pelvic floor, which will help to support (and control) your bladder, bowel and uterus as your baby moves perilously closer to the exit.
Perhaps one of the most important benefits of pilates is its ability to relax you and help you control your breathing. This skill is a keeper, throughout pregnancy right through to labour and even beyond.
There are tonnes of pregnancy pilates classes out there that cover various skill stages, so pop into your local gym and see what’s on offer.
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