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Great, but I would like the daily suggestions back
I have been using Expectful since I was pregnant with my son almost 3 years ago. It’s been so helpful and I love it! That being said, I miss having the daily suggestion on which meditation to do. This changed with a recent update I think where now I always have to look through the library to find one that might be good. Some days I’m just not in the headspace nor do I have the time to look through the library. I just need something really quickly. I can’t say I always loved the daily suggestions, but they at least got me to focus on meditation in the little time that I had. I find I’m not using the app as much because I have to spend more time deciding what I want to do.
All this to say, I give it 5 stars because I have loved it for so long and it’s been a tool and a comfort through my biggest life transitions. I’m also not going to stop using it because I don’t like this new update. I still think it will bring tremendous value to any new user.Show lessAllyson12
Must have for pregnancy
I first downloaded this app while trying to conceive, and at that time didn’t feel that the subscription was worth the cost so I deleted it. I’m now 7 weeks pregnant and decided to give it another try last week and I’m so glad I did!! I listen to this at least twice a day. The daily meditation in the morning and I listen to a sleep meditation every night. I have already noticed a significant improvement in my sleep and in my moods in general. If I’m ever feeling anxious or on edge, I just listen to a meditation and it honestly helps so much!
The meditations are quick, easy, and enjoyable. I don’t feel like it’s a chore like I have with other meditation apps.
I also really like that the app offers more than just meditation. I really like the articles every week, as well as the Hypnobirthing section. This section makes me feel much more relaxed and prepared for labor.
If you’re on the fence about this app and the subscription just do it! Trust me! Your mental health is so important during this time and this app is well worth the subscription cost.Show lessRoseyRunner326
Judgmental though app works fine
I have no real issues with the interface. I’m not sure what the purpose of being able to “save” or “like” courses / articles was, as there is seemingly no place those are stored separately. But it wasn’t too difficult to scroll back and find what I wanted through the Explore feature.
I rated this low because there is a very narrow view of what is “natural” and “correct” for pregnancy and birth, even in the hypnobirthing course, which I thought was just supposed to provide tools for managing pain and stress during birth. In the course, you are told that you will not be comfortable unless you are in a dark, silent room (at home), and that being in the hospital will cause stress. Additionally, in the part describing induction, you are told that it’s unnatural (the hormones you get are synthetic and therefore will make labor harder).
I didn’t download this app for someone to tell me what my doctor has already explained. I will be in a hospital and I will be induced - I have no choice. Rather than discussing at length how much harder my labor will be and why, I’d rather they focus on the tools to get through it. I’ll be looking for another app to assist me through labor.Show lessMon's iTunes