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THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT Tools to help you during pregnancy and life with a new baby. When it comes to pregnancy and caring for a newborn, the amount of information you find on the internet can be almost as overwhelming, confusing, and contradicting as raising a new human — welcome to parenthood! New parents can learn most of what they need to know by being present with their baby and learning what works best for their new family. But sometimes, you need a little help staying on track with feedings, keeping all the information organized, or answering questions. That’s where the internet and apps can help. We would like to share a few resources that we or someone we know have used that we think make life with a newborn a little easier. As always, parents know best. If you think something isn’t right with your baby, trust your gut and talk to your baby’s doctor. If you or your baby (or both) are struggling with breastfeeding, talk to one of our lactation consultants, who are available six days a week via phone, email, or in-person visit. While using an app can help you answer questions or manage your time and energy, remember that the best way to learn about your baby is to spend time together. Pay more attention to your baby than to the data. Human babies are all unique. Enjoy getting to know yours! By Emily Nusbaum, RN, IBCLC, Boone Family Birthplace
Mobile Platform: Cost: Free • Resources for trying to conceive • Personalized daily pregnancy tracker and due date countdown • Information broken down by pregnancy week, including videos hosted by What to Expect founder Heidi Murkoff. • Expert advice for baby's first year • Share photos, stories, and advice with other moms
FULL TERM CONTRACTION TIMER Mobile Platform: Cost: Free ($0.99 to remove ads) • Tap one button to track the beginning and end of each contraction, and the app will monitor times, durations, and frequency during your entire labor • Kick counter • Weight tracker
TEXT4BABY Mobile Platform: Cost: Free • Week-by-week information about your pregnancy, your baby’s development, and baby’s first year • Personalized calendar for prenatal and well-baby visits • Appointment reminders • Vaccination tracker • Pregnancy and parenting resources • Set up personalized text messages
SPROUT PREGNANCY Mobile Platform: Cost: Free ($4.99 for Sprout Premium) • Pregnancy journal • 3D realistic representation of your baby’s development • Daily and weekly information • Personalized pregnancy timeline • Kick counter, contraction timer, and weight tracker
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BOONE HEALTH
Spring 2021
