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Exactly the opposite of every other app
A few days ago I’d deleted every other pregnancy app I had downloaded. I’m in my second trimester, navigating a host of things ( HG, anxiety, triggers etc) and i could not find anything anywhere that felt REAL. I’m on day one of a 7- day free trial and i’m so hooked. I’ve done two meditations already today, and I’m feeling so much more empowered. I also found the business on IG and wept at the realness and confort of the stories that were shared. - This community was a total g-send at exactly the right time. 🙌🏾Show lessBabypanda745
Amazing diversity in content, but...
I love the Expectful app. The content is similar to Circle & Bloom’s offerings, but much more granular (week by week in pregnancy, and day by day in the 40 days postpartum) and the format allows users to choose by topic and need as well (reducing tension, getting to sleep). There’s even a module for postpartum depression, which feels important. However, there could be more diversity in terms of the images and voices used to deliver or support the app. At this point in time the images I see representing motherhood are all white and the two primary meditation teachers sound very similar to one another. The feeding related meditations also presume the user is breastfeeding. Adding more images, voices and topics to represent mothers of many different cultural backgrounds and parenting paths would make this app feel more inclusive and enjoyable.Show lessRyan Rose 54
Really helpful in managing anxiety
I downloaded this app when I was melting down from the stress of the two week wait. There were specific meditations for the two week wait, to help me rebalance after a negative pregnancy test, and now that I am pregnant I absolutely adore the week by week mediations that are specific to the development of my baby each week.
Navigating this life change during the Cornavirus has been stressful, but there’s always an Expectful meditation to help me desecalate, get back to sleep, or find the stillness to connect with my growing baby. Literally some of the best $$ I have ever spent.Show lessSuperwhit
Targeted to your specific journey
From first pregnancy to miscarriage to healing to conception preparation, this app has been with me through all the ups and downs of the journey to becoming a parent. So worth the subscription, so worth the time, it has truly helped change my perspective for the better with whatever hurdle I’m facing. Plus the community is incredibly supportive and responsive. I look forward to using this through all stages including post-partum through parenthood! Take time for YOU and don’t forget to give yourself grace. Thank you for creating this incredible resource in such a crazy world.Show lesssmdfwTIU
Amazing customer service
Just want to say that I tried the free trial and I did really like the meditations. I really loved that you could choose different lengths of the same meditation. I definitely could have used this during my first pregnancy but being my second pregnancy I didn’t feel that I wanted to pay for a subscription. Long story short I had to end up contacting customer support and Yukie was amazing and held my hand through every step I needed to take. This app wasn’t for me but I’ll definitely be recommending it friends and family experiencing stressful pregnancies.Show lessLbfifff
Transformed my pregnancy!
Thank you, Expectful, for changing my life and my pregnancy! Your meditations have improved my relationship with my husband, my baby, and even my own changing body. At first I was hesitant to pay an annual fee, but after trying so many “free” pregnancy apps that pummeled me with ads and didn’t add value, I bit the bullet and tried Expectful. After experiencing just a few of their amazing meditations, I knew I’d made the right choice! I love the Weekly meditations that catered to each one of my 40-weeks of pregnancy. I saw a huge surge in my happiness and well-being once I started using Expectful. Love that my baby gets all the benefits of meditation too!Show lessLanzyponz
Doesn’t Work At All - Cant even Register/ Free Trial a Joke
I have a brand new iPhone. Downloaded app. First time, wouldn’t let me sign up. Doesn’t recognize I’m pressing on the screen so can’t input name or email etc. Had to delete app and retry. Same problem again. What a disappointment. Third time - worked but it’s asking me to sign up and give payment which I feel uncomfortable doing because what if I’m not happy with it then there’s the hassle of trying to figure out how to cancel. Other people said they have a difficult time cancelling and I don’t want to have to deal with that headache. I hate it when apps do this. A free trial should be completely free - no card requests till I’ve tried it and it’s shown me it’s worth investing in. I don’t like feeling trapped into a payment system that will likely be a nightmare to get out of/cancel ... like most apps.Show lessAppVoice2016Research&Journ
Giving me calm confidence...
As a soon to be first time father I am using this wonderful app to enhance my relationship with my wife. We do simultaneous and independent meditations with expectful and we feel an incredible energy, bonding, and gratitude of our upcoming parenthood. The meditations are beautifully guided and leave us both feeling as though we are embracing the stages, moments, growth, and illumination of our pregnancy. I am so happy I started using expectful and I know the inner skills and growth it augments within me will help me both remember the journey of anticipating the birth of my son and also prepare me to be a father with gratitude, resilience and love.
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Great for every part of the pregnancy/postpartum!
As a doula, a mom of one and another due in two months or so, a Hypnobirthing practitioner and a gym owner, this app has been amazing for me both personally and professionally. I used it the two months leading up to conception. A lot of times during my acupuncture treatments as I laid still for the duration of the treatment. Now I use the meditations not only during Acupuncture, but at night before bed, and the rare occasion my first born is napping and I’m not busy working or prepping for this next one! Highly recommend it!Show lessWhitbriggs
Great app and great people!
During my pregnancy, my anxiety really kicked into gear. Combining that with a lack of sleep, I was not a very happy camper. I started trying to meditate and struggled through it.... until I found Expectful! The guided meditations are so calming and relaxing and it really takes the pressure off when you’re just learning! I feel less anxious and am sleeping better and there’s even a walking meditation for when I can’t quite sit still! Also, the people working behind the scenes are amazing. I had to email in and got a personal response within a few minutes. They went above and beyond to help me and really made me feel like they care about the people using the app and not just the app itself. I absolutely recommend Expectful!Show lessBettylou1989
Developer Response
Hi there. Thank you for your review and support of Expectful. We're so glad you're enjoying the different varieties of our meditations.
