Birds do it, bees do it. Even educated fleas do it. But only humans do it with apps. These ten apps will aid you in your pregnancy, and make life for you, your partner, and your baby considerably easier.

App 1: Ovuline

This is an app that helps women keep track of their monthly cycle. The app was developed by Harvard scientists and provides tips on increasing your chances of conceiving as well as when the optimal time to conceive is.

The app is free on iOS but a $9,99 (R90) charge applies for premium features.

App 2: My Days – Period and Ovualtion Tracker

This is basically Ovuline for Android. The interface of the app allows the user to enter personal information regading her cycle, birth control, and more. The app also allows the user to track their basal metabolic temperature, this providing an alternative way to identify fertile days.

This app is free on Android.

App 3: Pregnancy ++

This app tracks your pregnancy, allowing the user to gather every detail of the developmental progress of their unborn child. The user can key in their expected due date and the app provides data and visual on a daily or weekly basis. Other functions of the app include baby name suggestion, star signs, packing lists and more.

This app is $2,99 on (R27) iOS and Android.

App 4: Belly Snaps

This app allows you to customise your pregnancy announcement. Photos can be customised with banners to relay the news.

This app is $0,99 on (R9) iOS.

App 5: CineMama

Capture the day-to-day progress of your pregnancy with this photographic app. And once the nine months are over, the pictures are then used to compile a stop-motion film. Audio can be overlaid.

This app is free on iOS.

App 6: Pregnancy Food Guide

This app provides details on foods that are safe to consume during your pregnancy. Conveniently, favourite foods can be added to a shopping list.

This app is $2,99 (R27) on Android.

App 7: Sculpt My Pregnancy

This app allows you to keep fit while not doing any harm to your baby. It provides you with the most effective and safe exercises and stretches that can be done in the comfort of your own home. Every month new exercises are added, and all to help you strengthen your muscles for labour.

This app is $3,99 (R36) on iOS.

App 8: Baby Names

Choosing your child’s name can be a daunting task. This app provides over 30,000 name options, and you can learn all there is to know about the name that you choose for your child.

This app is free on iOS and Android.

App 9: Houzz Kids

This app helps you plan the nursery of your newborn, allowing for visual aids and links directly to the source for purchase.

This app is free on iOS.

App 10: Full Term – Labour Contraction Timer

This app is designed for use during labour, and helps mom to keep track of her contractions, which is incredibly useful information to provide to the doctor once you reach the hospital.

The app is free on iOS.

[Source: Mashable]