Pregnancy and Due Date Tracker


Rating: 4.3	Downloads: 10,000,000+
Category: Parenting	Offer by: Wachanga

The Pregnancy and Due Date Tracker is a user-friendly app designed to help expectant parents throughout their journey. Its primary function is calculating the expected due date based on the first day of the last menstrual period or an early ultrasound date, and tracking pregnancy week by week. This digital companion is tailored for expectant mothers seeking a clear overview of their pregnancy timeline.

This Pregnancy and Due Date Tracker provides more than just calculations. It offers a practical tool for anticipating physical changes, monitoring fetal development milestones, and setting reminders for prenatal appointments – making the often complex experience feel more organized and manageable. The app empowers users with timely information relevant to their current stage.

App Features

Due Date Calculation & Ongoing Tracking: Accurately calculates your estimated due date (EDD) using the Last Menstrual Period (LMP) date or an early ultrasound measurement. This feature starts the tracking journey and automatically updates the pregnancy week count daily, providing users with a clear understanding of their baby’s developmental stage at any given time.
Weekly Pregnancy Milestone Guide: This feature offers a detailed, week-by-week breakdown of typical physical, emotional, and fetal development milestones. By referencing this guide, users gain reassurance and understanding of the changes happening during their pregnancy, knowing what to expect at each stage based on average timelines.
Prenatal Appointment Reminders: Users can input their scheduled prenatal visits directly into the app. It automatically creates calendar reminders, reducing the risk of missed appointments and ensuring consistent care, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy pregnancy journey.
Customizable Notes Section: A dedicated space allows expectant parents to jot down personal thoughts, symptoms, baby’s movements, or important questions for their healthcare provider. This private log helps users track individual experiences and facilitates more informed discussions with their medical team.
Due Date Countdown Timer: This visual feature displays the number of days, weeks, hours, and minutes remaining until the estimated delivery date. For many users, seeing this countdown provides a tangible sense of the approaching arrival, marking progress through the later stages of pregnancy effectively.
Offline Accessibility: Key features like due date calculation, pregnancy milestones, and appointment reminders remain available even without an active internet connection. This ensures users can access essential information anytime, anywhere, which is particularly useful during travel or low-connectivity situations.

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Incredibly easy to set up and use
Comprehensive overview of pregnancy stages
Reminders help keep track of important dates
Free version often includes core essential tracking

Cons:

Accuracy depends on correct initial date input
Doesn’t account for all individual pregnancy variations
May lack advanced medical record integration
Notifications might occasionally be missed if not configured carefully

Similar Apps

App Name	Highlights
Due Date Calculator Pro	Focuses primarily on precise due date calculation and tracking with detailed explanations. Includes customizable milestone notes and extensive educational resources.
Baby Tracker Plus	Offers a broader suite including trimester guides, baby movement tracking, and a baby growth chart alongside core due date functions.
Pregnancy Journey Planner	Emphasizes meal planning, baby name ideas, and a comprehensive community forum in addition to standard pregnancy tracking features.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How exactly do I calculate my due date using the app?
A: The Pregnancy and Due Date Tracker allows you to choose between inputting the First Day of your Last Menstrual Period (LMP) or an Early Ultrasound Date (Crown-Rump Length measurement) to calculate a reliable estimate. The app then automatically updates your due date and gestational age weekly.

Q: Can I set reminders for things other than prenatal visits?
A: Yes! The app’s reminder feature can notify you for various things beyond appointments, such as starting or stopping certain vitamins, buying specific items (like baby clothes), or simply marking special occasions like the first ultrasound or baby bump milestones.

Q: What happens if my due date changes based on new information (like an ultrasound)?
A: You can easily update your initial date (LMP or ultrasound) within the app at any time. The system recalculates your due date instantly based on this new starting point, ensuring the rest of your timeline adjusts accurately.

Q: Does the app work offline once I’ve saved my information?
A: Absolutely! Once you’ve input your core details and set up reminders, the app functions fully offline. This means you have access to your due date, pregnancy week count, milestones, and reminders anytime, even with limited or no internet access.

Q: Can I track symptoms or baby movements separately from the standard milestones?
A: Many versions include a notes section or journal where you can freely record symptoms, baby movement patterns, fetal movement counts (kick counts), cravings, or other personal observations. This is a great place to log unique experiences not covered by the general milestone guide.