Apple has just updated their Bellabeat app, which assists in tracking pregnant women and their babies' health. The app allows women to actually listen and record their baby's heartbeats. It tracks beats per minute and allows the mother to keep track of other significant happenings, like how many times the baby has kicked or the gradual increase in its weight. It does require a separate device that connects to your phone that monitors the heartbeats.
A new feature brought with the update is the mood-tracking feature. Its primary function is to make sure women can recognize symptoms of depression during pregnancy, which is a very common occurence. The app also asks the user two questions each month, and if it recognizes that the mother is showing early signs of depression, it suggests to the user to seek help and informs them of nearby clinics.
Bellabeat co-founder Urska Srsen says that future updates will bring blood pressure and nutrition readings.
I think this app is incredible. It not only performs basic health checks on the mother and its baby, but also strengthens the bond between them. Imagine being able to physically listen to your unborn child's heartbeats in the comfort of your own home. What's going to be next, an ultra sound app?
That is definitely an amazing app. Who would have thought even 10 years ago that something like this would even be possible today. I wonder if there are health concerns associated with this. I feel like it might be problematic to expose a baby to however the app is getting the information at all times, or if it is done more than necessary. Maybe there is a limit on how often the recommended use is.
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