9 Need-to-Have Pregnancy Apps For Expectant Moms

An amazing pregnancy announcement is often followed by some unpleasant symptoms. I'm Expecting (free) offers tips to alleviate the most common pains, like nausea, fatigue, leg cramps, and cravings. It also lets you talk to other moms-to-be about the things only pregnant women understand.

Say so long to sushi and wine dates with the girls. Pregnancy Food Guide ($5) provides a complete list of foods you should both avoid and enjoy while you're expecting.

Experts say a good sweat can benefit you and your future baby, but maybe you're not sure which workouts are safe. Oh Baby! Fitness's Pregnancy Exercise (free) provides 34 weeks of safe, bump-friendly workouts.

Overwhelmed by the amount of baby products you need to buy? Baby Checklist ($2) tells you which items are must haves and lets you track your purchases.

Designing baby's nursery is equal parts exciting and stressful. Houzz Kids' Rooms (free) provides inspiration and lets you shop for the products you like. As your little one grows, you can use the app to design a big-kid and teen-approved room.

What's in a name? The 50,000 Baby Names (free) app gives you the origin of thousands of names and lets you keep track of your top picks. You can even enlist family to help you choose a name by building a poll they can vote in.

Share your big news with BellySnaps ($1). Create fun photos to announce your pregnancy, baby's gender, and the big arrival. This also doubles as a way to track your growing baby bump.

Pregnancy is a chaotic experieince, but it's important to keep stress levels low. Mindfulness For Pregnancy ($3) offers breathing and meditative exercises to keep you calm during these nine months and beyond.

Developed by March of Dimes, My 9 Months (free) helps you raise a happy and healthy baby even after the delivery. Users can read articles and watch videos on pregnancy and newborn care and receive tips and tricks to building the best birth plan.