LibGuides: Women and Newborn Health Library (WNHL): Health Apps

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Health apps

Baby Names browse through thousands of possible baby names using a friendly, easy to use interface. See the details of each name, including origin, meaning, pronunciation, and even how popular the name is. Still can't find a great name, use the custom search feature to narrow down your results by trends, popularity, origin, parts of a name and even the meaning of the name!
Breast Milk Calculator
Bright Tomorrows Start Today (Telethon Kids Institute) Underpinned by the latest child development science, the Bright Tomorrows initiative builds community understanding about the amazing potential of a baby’s developing brain and provides expert advice and evidence-based tools to support children’s health, development and learning.
COVID-19 24/7 Parenting : proven parenting tips and activities for all ages in worldwide languages Parenting for Lifelong Health provides open-access online parenting resources during COVID-19.
Emergency ID From Apple, cost $3. Your most urgent information and identifying photo can be stored as the WALLPAPER of your locked screen, so it can be viewed in an Emergency without you unlocking the phone. All other important information is stored in your APP, such as: • Current Medical Conditions • Medications • Allergies • Medical History • Doctors Name & Contact Details • Specialists Name & Contact Details • Where Hospital Records are Kept • Medical Insurance Details • And Importantly who you would like called in an Emergency and their contact details.
Feed Safe Can I have an occasional drink while I'm breastfeeding? Should I 'pump and dump'? How does alcohol affect breastmilk? How long should I wait after having a drink, before breastfeeding? Feed Safe is a collaboration between the Australian Breastfeeding Association, Reach Health Promotion Innovations and Curtin University. It is based on the latest research, and the official guidelines of Australia's peak health and medical research body, the National Health and Medical Research Council. Feed Safe is available for free, for iOS and Android devices
Fertility Friend Fertility Friend is a very popular app, with a five star average rating. This app is an advanced ovulation calculator, menstrual calendar, fertility chart and period tracker.
Kidsafe WA Child Safety App
Manage My Care (WA Dept. of Health) Manage My Care is a free mobile and web-based app where you can track public outpatient appointments and referrals for yourself or those in your care at times that are convenient for you.
My Baby WA The My Baby WA app has been developed through a partnership between the WA Country Health Service and Health Consumers Council Australia. The app is to assist women and families to navigate the pregnancy, birth and early parenting periods- providing information that is specific for women and families in Western Australia.
MindMum MindMum app is designed to assist expectant and new mothers with the emotional challenges that this time of life often brings. It is brought to you by the Perinatal Depression e-Consortium (PDeC), led by the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) in partnership with Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia (PANDA), Jean Hailes Research Unit at Monash University, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health and Queensland University of Technology.
mum2mum (Australian Breastfeeding Association) This Australian Breastfeeding Association app provides you with all the breastfeeding information and support you need at your fingertips. Search for breastfeeding information based on your baby or child’s age. Find the answers to some commonly asked questions. Keep a journal for your baby or child or record their feeds, sleep and nappy changes. Easily access ABA’s National Breastfeeding Helpline, LiveChat, the website and store for resources that may assist you in your breastfeeding.
MyFitnessPal iphone app Reach your weight loss goals with MyFitnessPal, the best calorie counter on the iPhone. Set a daily calorie goal and record your daily food and exercise to make sure you stay on track. Then watch the pounds come off!
My Quit Buddy My QuitBuddy is an app that helps you get, and stay, smoke-free. It provides helpful tips and distractions to overcome cravings, tracking systems to chart your progress and the facts to help you understand the impact smoking has on your health.
Ovia Health Apps The website has been developed by Harvard scientists and includes links to the following apps: Ovia Fertility Ovia Pregnancy Ovia Parenting
Smiling Mind: Mindfulness and Meditation Tool Practice your daily meditation and mindfulness exercises from any device. Smiling Mind is a unique tool developed by psychologists and educators to help bring balance to your life.
Sprout Pregnancy Tracker Sprout Pregnancy guides you through every day of your pregnancy. It helps keep you organised and educated about the many exciting changes and developments happening in your body and for your growing baby.
What to Expect: Pregnancy and Baby Tracker This app guides you through pregnancy day-by-day and week-by-week even hour-by-hour! Based on your due date, you'll receive personalized content, the latest parenting news and health information, and access to a tight-knit community of other parents and moms-to-be like you. You’ll get tools and support to help you prepare and feel in control every step of the way – helping you achieve a happy, healthy pregnancy. Once baby is born, you’ll get answers, advice, and guidance as you navigate life as a new parent.