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The Best Pregnancy Apps For Expectant Mothers

As a new expectant mother, you could use some advice and information on what’s currently happening in the different stages of your pregnancy as your baby develops. It’s also helpful to prepare yourself for when the baby is about to arrive. Whether it’s an app to get weekly updates on your pregnancy or an app to keep track of your contractions, there are many that will give you a helping hand.

The Best Pregnancy Apps For Expectant Mothers

  • Sprout Pregnancy

This app will help guide your pregnancy daily by giving you updates and information on what’s happening with you and your developing baby. You can track your weight, baby kicks and contractions. Available on iOS and Android.

  • Totally Pregnant

Get weekly updates of your pregnancy from the fetus’ development shown in 3D videos, to information about your baby as it develops. You can also share your experience and advice with other mothers. Available on iOS only.

  • What To Expect- Pregnancy & Baby Tracker 

Track your baby’s daily growth and development and get medically accurate articles, tips, videos and trusted advice to help you with your pregnancy. Available on iOS and Android.

  • The Bump-Pregnancy countdown

Great for first time parents, this app helps you prepare for doctor visits, gives you an interactive 3D baby growth guide, provides you with articles, answers for pregnancy questions and a catalogue of baby products. Available on iOS and Android.

  • Ovia Pregnancy Tracker

With this app, you’ll be able to receive frequent updates on the baby’s progress and development, information on food and medication safety, and receive articles, tips and tools to support you throughout your pregnancy. Available on iOS and Android.

  • Full Term-Contraction Timer

If you’re looking to time and keep track of your contractions, this app is the best way to do it. You’ll be able to see your full labour history and contraction process, and get a full featured kick counter and access to a pregnancy reference section. Available on iOS and Android. 

  • Babylist Baby Registry

Gather everything you need and want for your baby from any store, right on the app, before the baby arrives. From baby gear to feeding essentials as well as personal essentials like home-cooked meals. You can even get free goodies, discounts and gifts. Available on iOS and Android.

Keeping up with your usual day-to-day activities and doing simple house chores can be quite a challenge when you’re pregnant, especially when you’re almost due. Laundryheap can help take away the daunting laundry task including ironing, and collect and deliver your items for free. Get the Laundryheap app for a quick and easy laundry solution. Available on iOS and Android.

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The Best Clothes To Wear During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful phase as you’re bringing life into this world. Your body goes through drastic changes, one of which is physical transformation. It then becomes difficult to find nice comfortable clothes that flatter you.

Dressing up can be fun and it will make you feel good too! It’s important to choose the right clothes and it doesn’t necessarily have to be maternity wear. Here are the best clothes to wear during pregnancy:

Dresses

Maxi dresses, shift dresses, wrap dresses, all types of flowy (and stretchy bodycon) dresses are best to wear for pregnancy. The best part is, you don’t need to buy them in the maternity section! Wearing dresses are not only an all-year-round fashion item, but it gives you the comfort of being able to move around freely and accommodates to your growing belly. Even great for the frequent toilet breaks!

Stretchy pants

Pants are a little difficult to choose when you’re pregnant. That’s why maternity pants exist.  Foldover waist yoga pants and Leggings are non-maternity labelled clothes that you can wear during your pregnancy. These super comfy pants are breathable and stretchy so it can mold to your body shape. You can easily fold or slouch the waistband to sit underneath your belly as it grows.

Drawstring Bottoms 

You can imagine already how drawstring pants can accommodate to your round belly. The ease of wearing drawstring bottoms means you can loosen or tighten up your pants around your waist as you wish, without having to worry about it being too constricting or tight.

Tunic Tops

There are different styles of tunic tops, ranging from jersey to jumper to cable knit styles. These tops are great to wear during pregnancy as they sit well over your belly and most tunic tops have enough space for your growing belly too. So you don’t need to worry about the need to buy clothes to adjust to your body change. Just be sure to pick soft and comfortable fabrics.

ALL T-shirts 

T-shirts of any kind, are a basic addition to your maternity wardrobe. You don’t necessarily have to purchase from the maternity section. You can choose from over sized styled tees or general stretchy t-shirts that are a size or 2 bigger. The choice is up to your comfort. 

Long Stretchy Tank Tops

Tank tops accentuate your figure and can stretch easily over your belly. Look for ones that have microfiber blends (super soft) and can accommodate your chest area.  These are great for wearing it underneath other clothing or just a regular top.

Extra tips: 

When looking for the best clothes, ask yourself:

  • Does it stretch? Purchase clothes that allow you to move and give you more flexibility as you continue to grow through each trimester.
  • If I bend over, does it go sheer? The last thing you want is to have sheer clothes! Especially when you’re bending down to pick something up or stretching. Test clothes for sheerness before you wear/ buy them.
  • Can I use it post pregnancy? Think about items of clothing that has a built in breastfeeding features or can still be of use after your pregnancy.

Also, keep in mind to choose natural fibres such as cotton, linen, wool, spandex etc rather than polyester and pick light weight, loose fitted clothing that can be easily washed.

Most importantly, remember to wash your clothes before wearing them to avoid any uncomfortable skin irritation or simply book a laundry service to make your life that much easier.