Great value, convenient, and a reliable presence. 5 apps and 4 services to download when you're pregnant! ♡

2022.11.16 published

Once You Find Out You're Pregnant...♡

A happy yet slightly anxious pregnancy life.

While the thought of having a baby in your belly brings happiness, you might also feel anxious about not feeling well or worried about whether you are ready to welcome the baby.

Here are some apps and services that can help support, make your pregnancy enjoyable, and prepare for the baby's arrival!♡

I will introduce various options, but for now, downloading all of them should be worth it!

(Pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting can be challenging for anyone. Let's rely on the conveniences of civilization where we can！）

App 1: Echo Photo

An app that allows you to take pictures of the ultrasound photos you receive during pregnancy check-ups. It’s convenient as you can view ultrasound photos that are often cumbersome to carry around in one place!♡

The ultrasound photos provided by hospitals are printed on thermal paper, which fades over time (similar to receipts!). Since it can be shocking when they disappear, it's advisable to scan them immediately after returning home. You can input the gestational weeks and view them in a list, enabling you to compare how your child grows bigger over time.

The app also allows you to print up to 8 photos for free, so you can keep them without worrying about them fading away!♡

➡ Download Echo Photo here

App 2: Famm

"Famm" is an app that allows unlimited (wow!) photo storage. You end up taking a lot of pictures of your child, and it can fill up iPhone storage quickly!

Google Drive offers free storage up to 15GB, after which charges apply. Amazon Photos can only be used unlimitedly if you become a Prime member, but Famm is completely free with unlimited storage. Isn't that amazing?!

You can share photos with family, so if your parents or in-laws download it before the birth, they will be thrilled to see pictures shared right after the baby arrives.

Famm also has a service where you can print photos for free into a calendar. It’s an incredible app that makes you wonder, "Is this really free?!"

➡ Download Famm here

App 3: Baby Report

Baby Report is an app for keeping track of childcare logs. You can record details such as feeding, milk consumption, sleeping, waking up, changing diapers, weight, and height.

I used it until my child turned one year old, and it was truly convenient. You can see your baby's timings visibly rather than in a vague sense, making it easy to understand milk times and sleepy moments.

It can be shared between couples, so even if your husband is busy with work and can't partake in childcare much, he can feel the growth with comments like, "So that's how you spent your day!"

By the way, I only found out about Baby Report a month after giving birth, so I don't have records from the first month. I wish I had known about such a useful tool sooner and recorded newborn details…! I genuinely feel that downloading it during pregnancy and getting a grasp on its usage is highly recommended.

➡ Download Baby Report here

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App 4: Miete

"Miete" is a recording app for reading aloud and singing, inspired by Kumon’s motto: “As soon as they’re born, let them listen to songs.” The app supports the philosophy, “200 songs and 10,000 readings ensure smart children.”

You can log the books you've read and songs sung to your child, along with their reactions, so you can recall, “This book is a favorite; I’ve read it so many times,” or “They laughed at this phrase.”

At first, children might not laugh when you read them books, but when they first giggle after months of reading various picture books, it's truly emotional.

The app also allows you to check the rankings of picture books by age, which is convenient!♡

➡ Download Miete here

App 5: Albus

Lastly, I want to introduce Albus, an app that many might already be using since it's quite well-known.

You can print eight photos for free every month (with only shipping fees of 242 yen). During pregnancy, you can create albums with ultrasound pictures and big belly photos, and after birth, you can use it for your child's photos. It’s free, so why not use it?!

➡ Download Albus here

[By the way] Recommended Services During Pregnancy♡

Now, this part introduces services rather than apps…

There are some useful services that I’d like to inform you about during pregnancy!

Service 1: Zexy Baby / Book for Pregnant Women

A magazine packed with essential knowledge and know-how useful from early pregnancy to postpartum. It contains valuable information on morning sickness, how to read ultrasound photos, and more, addressing common concerns during pregnancy!♡

➡ Get the Zexy Baby [Book for Pregnant Women]

Service 2: Karada Note / Birth Registration and 2500 yen Coupon for Celebration Gifts

Karada Note is sponsored by organizations like Consumer Co-operative and Disney English System, and you can receive a birth registration form plus a 2500 yen coupon for "Mama Biyori" celebration gifts for free!♡

Additionally, there are lotteries for electric bicycles and robot vacuum cleaners, so you wouldn’t want to miss out!＊

➡ Get gifts from Karada Note

Service 3: Baby Planet / Life Plan Consultation

Baby Planet offers free consultations on life plans and insurance. You can ask planners about insurance during pregnancy and the costs involved with raising children and owning a home. Not only can you consult for free, but you also receive picture books or toys as well!♡

➡ Consult Life Plan with Baby Planet

Enjoy Your Maternity Life♡

I’ve introduced some apps and services that you should download during your pregnancy.

Pregnancy is not just about you; it involves another life as well. While it can be challenging at times, utilize the many convenient services available and take advantage of what you can receive!♡ Take your time and enjoy the moments with your baby!♡