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Pregnancy Tracker Guide for Newbie Moms
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A lot of pregnancy tracker apps will allow you to upload photos such as ultrasounds and the progress of your baby bump for safekeeping.

App stores are a pool for hundreds of different kinds of health apps such as a pregnancy tracker. The digital age has allowed the health industry to become more functional over the past few years.

Health apps like these are now easily available and growing increasingly popular because it helps patients keep their doctors posted regarding changes in their condition.

For pregnant expectant mothers, experts suggest that the use of pregnancy trackers can make the whole pregnancy experience not just safer for the mother but more memorable, too.

Essentially, a pregnancy tracker is a way for a mom to be able to document all the important milestones during her pregnancy but at the same time, it can also help her educate herself regarding the different stages in her pregnancy.

And when a person hears the word ‘tracker’, it may feel a bit overwhelming because it is indeed a form of journaling. But because of the advancement of technology, pregnancy trackers are very accommodating even for people who aren’t very tech-savvy.

All you need to know to be able to utilize this app properly are important insights and symptoms related to your pregnancy.

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If you are a mom to be, know that there are several reasons why you want to record your milestones on your pregnancy tracker by a week or even daily. if you want.

But the necessity for it shouldn’t be brushed aside. Because your prenatal checkups are just every month, there’s no way for your obstetrician-gynaecologist to know what transpires every day. So it will be easy for you to report everything.

Aside from that, you will also develop awareness regarding the changes in your body and the growth of your baby. And as a bonus, you get to keep a remembrance of this special time of your life.

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Several pregnant women exercising with ball in gym

Here are the things you can expect from a pregnancy tracker

Curated Content

Instead of searching from a thousand websites of the explanation of your symptoms, why don’t you just get a pregnancy tracker app that curates the content you need to see every week.

From what the size of your baby should be to the reason behind morning sickness and everything in between.

The type of content you see in pregnancy trackers are so educational that they’re panned out in a visually pleasing way that doesn’t cause panic for first-time moms.

Leads for Pregnancy Needs

Top brands work in hand in hand with pregnancy tracker apps to ensure that they get to provide expectant mothers with options for maternity clothes, nursery decor even clinic locations.

The great thing about technology is that with a tap of a finger, you can easily get redirected to anything you choose to purchase or book for. Pretty convenient, huh?

Due Date Calculator

No one knows when you’re giving birth unless you are scheduled to be induced or to get a C-section. But, if you input the right information on your pregnancy tracker, you can easily get an estimate of when your due date will be.

Don’t underestimate the power of knowing this because you get to prepare properly for the big day. Knowing around what week you’re giving birth allows you to create a timeline for the things you need to prepare for like shopping for baby clothes, decorating the nursery, filing for maternity leave, when to look for childcare options and the like.

Week by Week Development Info

Most mothers would tell you that they get impatient waiting for the big day. And because most pregnant moms are being asked to stay at home when the due date is just around the corner, it feels like days are even going by slower.

A weekly tracker that is preinstalled on the pregnancy tracker app is available for you to have a clearer picture of your progress and the fact that there is indeed progress.

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Your pregnancy tracker app helps you record the changes in your weight and your BMI.

Health and Wellness Advice

One of the things you need to closely watch during your pregnancy is your health, for obvious reasons.

Your pregnancy tracker app helps you record the changes in your weight, your BMI, your eating habits and even the symptoms that come with your condition such as how often you get nauseous and the like.

Note that if you do commit to keeping pregnancy tracker by week, this is the part that you should patiently accomplish because your doctor will want to see this.

Moreover, if you can, these apps also show you a lot of workout routines that you can do at the comfort of your own homes. These exercises are guaranteed safe for you and your baby.

Just a disclaimer though, if you’re new to the fitness world, you might want to see a trainer at first to help you execute these exercises properly and to avoid unwanted accidents.

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A lot of pregnancy tracker apps will allow you to upload photos such as ultrasounds and the progress of your baby bump for safekeeping.

This way, when you search for videos, photos or any kind of media related to your pregnancy, it will be very easy for you to find and sort out. You’re going to want them so you can print them out and decorate your nursery with these memorabilia.

Suggestions for Baby Names

Pregnancy trackers curate a list of baby names with its etymology, meaning and details regarding its popularity. This is so helpful for parents who have no clue what to name their baby.

You’d be surprised at how many unique baby names are out there more so the meanings behind them. Deciding on a baby name is a great activity for you and your husband, too!

Needless to say, pregnancy trackers are not just wanted now, it is a need. Documenting every milestone doesn’t only help you be on your toes with your pregnancy, it also helps you learn more about it and share necessary information to people concerned like your doctor or husband just with a tap of your finger.

So what are you waiting for? Scour through your PlayStore or Apple Store and download the tracker that best suits your needs.