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Your pregnancy companion from bump to birth

Pregnancy App gives you daily pregnancy meditations, a contraction timer, baby kick counter, and due date calculator — practical tools for a calmer, more confident pregnancy.

Free on iOS & Android ★★★★★ ORCHA Certified No account required

TL;DR

Definition: A pregnancy app is a mobile tool that helps you follow your pregnancy week by week, track key changes, prepare for birth, and record information you may want to discuss with your care team.

  • Track your pregnancy: Estimate your due date, follow weekly milestones, and learn what changes to expect by trimester.
  • Prepare for labor: Practice pregnancy meditation, hypnobirthing, breathing exercises, and birth affirmations before contractions begin.
  • Use practical birth tools: Time contractions, count baby movements, and save a clear history you can share with your provider.
  • Stay privacy-conscious: Pregnancy App is designed with no account requirement and keeps your app history on your device.
  • Know the limits: The app supports wellness, organization, and communication — it does not diagnose conditions or replace medical care.

What can you do with Pregnancy App?

Every feature is built around one goal: helping you feel informed, prepared, and calm throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth.

Daily pregnancy meditations

Pregnancy can feel joyful one day and overwhelming the next. Pregnancy App includes guided meditations for early pregnancy anxiety, second-trimester bonding, late-pregnancy anticipation, sleep, and birth preparation.

Mindfulness and relaxation practices may help some people reduce stress, settle racing thoughts, and prepare for birth with more confidence. Results vary, and intense or persistent anxiety should be discussed with a midwife, OB-GYN, therapist, or urgent support service.

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Pregnant woman using Pregnancy App meditation feature on her phone while relaxing at home

Hypnobirthing audio library

Hypnobirthing teaches relaxation, breathing, visualization, and fear-release skills that can be practiced before labor and recalled during contractions. It does not promise a pain-free birth, but it may help some people feel more focused, less fearful, and better prepared.

The audio library includes fear release sessions, birth visualizations, partner-friendly prompts, breathing exercises, and scripts that can support different birth plans, including epidural, induction, cesarean, water birth, and unmedicated labor.

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Hypnobirthing audio tracks and pregnancy meditation sessions in Pregnancy App

Contraction timer & counter

When contractions start, the contraction timer records when each contraction begins, how long it lasts, and how far apart contractions are. The app calculates averages automatically, lets you edit accidental taps, and helps you share a clear history with your nurse, midwife, doula, or hospital team.

Many care teams discuss the 5-1-1 pattern: contractions about 5 minutes apart, lasting around 1 minute, for about 1 hour. That rule is only a general guide. Follow your provider’s instructions, especially if you are preterm, your waters break, bleeding occurs, movement changes, or something feels wrong.

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Contraction timer and contraction counter feature inside Pregnancy App for labor tracking

Due date calculator & week-by-week tracker

Enter your last menstrual period, conception date, IVF transfer date, or ultrasound date, and Pregnancy App estimates your due date. From there, the week-by-week pregnancy tracker follows fetal development, trimester changes, appointment reminders, and birth preparation topics.

A due date calculator gives an estimate, not a guaranteed birthday. The common last-period method adds 280 days, or 40 weeks, to the first day of the last menstrual period, but your provider may adjust dating based on cycle length, ovulation timing, IVF dates, or ultrasound measurements.

Calculate your due date
Due date calculator and pregnancy week by week tracker in Pregnancy App

Baby kick counter

Starting around week 28, many providers suggest paying closer attention to fetal movement. The baby kick counter lets you tap when you feel kicks, rolls, swishes, nudges, or stretches, then saves timestamps so you can notice patterns over time.

Some people use “count to ten” sessions; others learn what is normal for their baby at different times of day. If movements are reduced, weaker than usual, or suddenly different, contact your maternity unit or healthcare provider right away.

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Baby kick counter feature in Pregnancy App for tracking fetal movements during pregnancy

Why 200,000+ mothers choose Pregnancy App

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Built for calm, not chaos

Every screen, audio track, and notification is designed to reduce anxiety rather than add to it. No ads while you meditate and no pushy interruptions during labor.

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Your data stays on your phone

No account required. Pregnancy App is designed not to collect personally identifiable health data, and your contraction history, kick counts, and preferences stay on your device.

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Informed by research

Relaxation and hypnobirthing tools are based on established concepts such as breathing, visualization, pain perception, and nervous-system calming. The app is ORCHA certified for health app quality.

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Works offline during labor

Download meditations and breathing tracks before your due date. The contraction timer, kick counter, and downloaded audio can be used without WiFi.

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Personalized to your trimester

First trimester content focuses on early symptoms and reassurance. Second trimester shifts toward bonding and body changes. Third trimester prepares you for labor, birth, and the first days postpartum.

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Free core features

The contraction timer, kick counter, due date calculator, and select meditations are free. Premium hypnobirthing content is available through an optional subscription.

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Mothers worldwide

4.7★

App Store rating

50+

Meditation tracks

Free

Core features included

How to use a pregnancy tracker app

Use Pregnancy App as a calm organizer for dates, weekly milestones, movement, contractions, and birth preparation. Set it up early, then review it weekly so the information stays useful rather than becoming another source of worry.

  1. Enter your dating information. Add your last menstrual period, ultrasound date, conception date, or IVF transfer date if known.
  2. Check weekly milestones. Read your current week’s fetal development and body-change notes, then save questions for your next appointment.
  3. Track only what helps. Log symptoms, mood, sleep, kicks, or contractions if the data supports you; skip features that make you anxious.
  4. Practice birth skills. Add breathing, meditation, or hypnobirthing audio into a realistic routine, even 5–10 minutes a day.
  5. Share concerns promptly. Call your provider for bleeding, severe pain, reduced movement, preterm labor signs, fluid leakage, or anything that feels wrong.

How to choose the best pregnancy app for you

The best pregnancy app depends on whether you want medical-style education, community, fertility history, mindfulness, privacy, or labor tools. Compare features carefully because many apps look similar but differ in tone, data practices, birth preparation, and how much content is free.

Tool Best for Notable features Watch-outs
Pregnancy App Calm pregnancy tracking and birth preparation Meditation, hypnobirthing, contraction timer, kick counter, due date calculator Premium hypnobirthing content requires a subscription
What to Expect Large content library Weekly updates, articles, community Can feel busy for users wanting a calmer interface
Ovia Pregnancy Daily tracking Symptoms, milestones, health logs Review privacy settings carefully
The Bump Planning and registry support Visual updates, checklists, product content Shopping content may not suit everyone
Flo Cycle-to-pregnancy continuity Period, fertility, and pregnancy modes Some features may require paid access

For deeper comparisons, read our guides to the best pregnancy app and the best pregnancy tracker app. For accuracy questions, see how accurate pregnancy apps are.

Explore pregnancy tools & guides

Pick what you need right now. Each guide is written to answer your question directly.

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Contraction Timer

Track labor contractions, measure duration and frequency, and know what to tell your care team.

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Pregnancy Meditation Pregnancy Week by Week

Guided meditations for each trimester to support sleep, relaxation, bonding, and birth preparation.

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Hypnobirthing Guide

What hypnobirthing is, how it works, and what the evidence says about birth outcomes.

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Due Date Calculator

Estimate your baby’s arrival date based on your last period, ultrasound, conception, or IVF dates.

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Baby Kick Counter

Count fetal movements and record your baby’s usual pattern between appointments.

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Breathing Exercises

Breathing techniques for early labor, active labor, transition, and pushing.

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When to Go to Hospital

Signs that labor is active, how the 5-1-1 rule works, and when to call your provider sooner.

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Braxton Hicks vs. Real Contractions

How to tell the difference between practice contractions and signs of labor.

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Stages of Labor

What to expect from early labor through delivery and the first hour postpartum.

Pregnancy App Safety

How to check privacy, data collection, permissions, subscriptions, and medical-safety limits.

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How to Prepare for Labor

Practical preparation for packing, mindset, comfort measures, positions, and when to call.

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Week-by-Week Pregnancy Tracker

Follow gestational age, fetal development, body changes, and trimester-specific reminders.

What mothers say about Pregnancy App

Real reviews from App Store and Google Play users.

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"I listened to the hypnobirthing tracks every night for weeks before labor. When contractions started, I actually felt prepared. The breathing exercises made a real difference — my nurse even asked what app I was using."

Saraann S.
App Store review
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"I experienced the most calm, positive, empowering labor and delivery and I really believe this app helped. It helped me feel strong and capable. I had no fear at all, which I believe helped minimize the pain."

lahughes90
App Store review
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"The contraction timer told me accurately when to pack my bags for the hospital. I showed the nurse all my contraction times when we arrived. Being able to delete accidental presses saved my stats from getting messed up."

V. Estevez
App Store review
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"The voices are very soothing and relaxing, almost angelic. I've been listening daily for two weeks and I carry less tension in my body. My breathing has improved. I feel more mentally prepared for birth."

Saraann Spellacy
App Store review
★★★★★

"This is a great app to help calm you and prepare you for a natural birth. The meditations taught me how to unwind and get into a relaxed state. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting a calm birth experience."

Chelsey P.
Google Play review
★★★★★

"It is one of the best contraction timer apps that is free. The interface is simple and does exactly what I needed during labor without any fuss or confusion."

Teodor
Google Play review

Frequently asked questions

What is a pregnancy app?

A pregnancy app is a mobile application that helps expectant mothers track pregnancy week by week, monitor symptoms, count baby kicks, time contractions, and access educational content about pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum recovery.

Is Pregnancy App free to download?

Yes. Pregnancy App is free to download on iOS and Android. Core features including the contraction timer, kick counter, due date calculator, and select meditations are available at no cost. Premium hypnobirthing content requires a subscription.

What features does Pregnancy App include?

Pregnancy App includes daily pregnancy meditations personalized to your trimester, a hypnobirthing audio library, contraction timer, baby kick counter, due date calculator, breathing exercises for labor, birth affirmations, and week-by-week pregnancy guidance.

What is hypnobirthing?

Hypnobirthing is a childbirth preparation method that uses relaxation, breathing techniques, self-hypnosis, and visualization to reduce fear and tension during labor. It may help some people feel calmer and more prepared, but results vary.

Does hypnobirthing actually work?

Research on hypnosis and hypnobirthing for childbirth is mixed. Some studies report reduced fear, improved birth satisfaction, or lower use of pharmacological pain relief for certain groups, while others show smaller or uncertain effects. Hypnobirthing is best used as a supportive preparation tool alongside clinical care.

How do I time contractions with Pregnancy App?

Open the contraction timer and tap Start when a contraction begins. Tap Stop when it ends. The app records duration, frequency, and timestamps, then calculates averages so you can describe the pattern clearly to your provider.

When should I go to the hospital during labor?

A common guideline is the 5-1-1 rule: contractions about every 5 minutes, lasting about 1 minute, for about 1 hour. Your provider may give different instructions. Call immediately for bleeding, reduced fetal movement, fluid leakage, severe pain, preterm labor signs, or anything that feels wrong.

Does Pregnancy App collect my personal data?

Pregnancy App is designed with privacy in mind. No account is required, and the app is designed not to collect personally identifiable health data. Your contraction history, kick counts, and preferences live on your device.

Can I use Pregnancy App during labor at the hospital?

Yes. The contraction timer and downloaded hypnobirthing audios can work offline, so you can use the app during labor without WiFi. Many users use the breathing exercises, calming music, and contraction history during hospital or birth-center labor.

Limitations & safety

  • Pregnancy App is not a medical device. It does not diagnose conditions, confirm fetal wellbeing, predict labor outcomes, or replace your doctor, midwife, hospital, or maternity unit.
  • Tracking tools depend on user input. The contraction timer records taps and calculates averages; the kick counter logs movements you enter; the due date calculator provides an estimate, not a guaranteed birth date.
  • Seek urgent advice for warning signs. Contact your provider immediately for severe pain, bleeding, reduced or changed fetal movement, fluid leakage, preterm labor signs, severe headache, swelling, or anything that feels wrong. See the NHS guidance on baby movements and ACOG’s urgent maternal warning signs.
  • Meditation and hypnobirthing are supportive tools. They may help with relaxation and confidence, but they do not guarantee shorter labor, pain-free birth, or avoidance of medical interventions.
  • Use app data to support conversations. Bring contraction logs, movement notes, symptoms, and questions to your care team; do not use app alerts alone to decide whether you need care.

Your calmer pregnancy starts today

Download Pregnancy App for free and get meditations, contraction timer, kick counter, and due date calculator — all in one place.