Freya • Surge Timer

Freya • Surge Timer

Hypnobirthing birth timer

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7.0.1

March 27, 2024

We have listened to our amazing hypnobirthing community and the lovely Freya has had a glow up. Make your birth even better! - Choose your own birth coach: You can now select the voice you find the most soothing and inspiring to coach you through your surges and relaxation. - Mix the audio levels to suit you: Use the background music adjuster in settings to increase or decrease the volume of the relaxing music that accompanies the voice of your birth coach. - Receive calming notifications: Your daily positive affirmation is now accompanied by a tone that is personal to Freya, so you know to look at your phone for a little bit of positivity when you hear that calming sound. - Now available on Apple Watch: Download Freya to your phone or tablet and it will automatically appear on your Apple Watch too.

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7.0.0

March 26, 2024

We have listened to our amazing hypnobirthing community and the lovely Freya has had a glow up. Make your birth even better! - Choose your own birth coach: You can now select the voice you find the most soothing and inspiring to coach you through your surges and relaxation. - Mix the audio levels to suit you: Use the background music adjuster in settings to increase or decrease the volume of the relaxing music that accompanies the voice of your birth coach. - Receive calming notifications: Your daily positive affirmation is now accompanied by a tone that is personal to Freya, so you know to look at your phone for a little bit of positivity when you hear that calming sound. - Now available on Apple Watch: Download Freya to your phone or tablet and it will automatically appear on your Apple Watch too.

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6.0.1

December 5, 2022

We have made improvements and fixed bugs to make your Freya experience even better. 6.0.0 Introducing a *major* new feature for Freya with our latest release. You can now personalise Freya’s tracklist with your very own audio, whether it’s personalised affirmations or words of encouragement from loved-ones. Record your audio within Freya or import clips from your device, including from WhatsApp and iMessage. We’ve also made it even easier to download and share your *entire* surge history!

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6.0.0

November 22, 2022

Introducing a *major* new feature for Freya with our latest release. You can now personalise Freya’s tracklist with your very own audio, whether it’s personalised affirmations or words of encouragement from loved-ones. Record your audio within Freya or import clips from your device, including from WhatsApp and iMessage. We’ve also made it even easier to download and share your *entire* surge history!

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5.0

September 6, 2022

Freya's been busy this summer learning new skills and it's finally time to introduce Positive Affirmations! You can now opt-in to have Freya send you regular affirmations direct to your device. Positive affirmations will boost your confidence and reduce anxiety by helping you build new positive associations with birth. And we're not finished there! Keep an eye out for more updates to come.

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4.0.1

November 23, 2020

4.0.1  We have made improvements and fixed bugs to make your Freya experience even better. 4.0 Don’t they grow up so fast? Freya’s latest update offers a customisable birth announcement and enables five NEW languages. Now available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, download Freya and she will match your phone’s language settings in any of the above listed languages.

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4.0

October 30, 2020

Don’t they grow up so fast? Freya’s latest update offers a customisable birth announcement and enables five NEW languages. Now available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish, download Freya and she will match your phone’s language settings in any of the above listed languages. Once baby is born, Freya’s by your side to celebrate the milestone. Freya offers a customisable birth announcement that you can choose to share with friends and family via social media or in private, or simply save to camera roll look back on later.

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3.0.1

September 18, 2020

Just a minor update this time to make Freya compatible with new versions of iOS. Stay tuned for the next release though, Freya’s been hitting the books over lockdown and has picked up some new skills!

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3.0

August 20, 2020

Drum roll please...Freya is now Apple Watch compatible! With your Apple Watch (series 3 or above), you can now have Freya at your side for easy access throughout your labour and switch between iPhone and Watch at any time. Apple Watch features include: - Surge button to record surges and start/stop the breathing exercises. - Activity log - once you've recorded some surges, you can check out a summary of your progress in the activity log. For a more detailed overview, you can open the iPhone app to see your activity over time. You can also use the iPhone app to customise your breathing exercises and audio settings. - Audio Controls - the audio will play via your iPhone or through any connected speaker or headphones.

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2.0

December 2, 2019

Guess what? Freya’s had a glow up! We’ve kicked it up a notch, from entry-level to expert, Freya 2.0 is everything you’ve been dreaming of... You can now skip, reorder and even remove tracks from the guided relaxation playlist, so you listen to what you want, when you want. What’s more if things begin to feel a little repetitive you can now listen to your own playlist on a third party app (such a Spotify) whilst still using the Freya app to keep track of your surges and coach you through each one. Talking of surges, if breathing out for a full 8 seconds leaves you gasping for air like a guppy fish, you’ll be pleased to know that you can now switch between the 4-8 breathing pattern and the more manageable 3-6. You can also turn off the counting altogether if you prefer. We’ve also improved our navigation, enabling you to send us feedback more easily, as well as sign up to our newsletter without leaving the app. The latter is sent out weekly and is jam-packed with great stuff - sure, we’re probably a little biased but we think it’ll be the best thing in your inbox. What ya waiting for? Freya 2.0’s on fire!

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Description of Freya

Meet Freya, the world’s first hypnobirthing-friendly birth timer, brought to you by The Positive Birth Company. This award-winning birth timer supports you through labour, coaching you through every single surge (or contraction) with a simple breathing technique and guided relaxations. Put hypnobirthing techniques into practice during pregnancy, labour and childbirth Relax between surges with a mix of guided relaxations, positive affirmations, gentle music and calming visualisations Birth timer that keeps track of surges, logging each surge or contraction so you can see how frequently they are coming and how long they are lasting Receive a notification from Freya when your labour is established and it might be a good time to call your midwife Use Freya during pregnancy to practice breathing techniques and relaxation Available in French, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian Never birth alone with Freya by your side. TRACK YOUR SURGES In hypnobirthing we refer to contractions as surges, because a ‘surge’ more accurately describes the sensation you’ll experience when in labour. Freya is the ONLY hypnobirthing-friendly contraction timer on the app store, designed specifically with hypnobirthing mums in mind, using appropriate terminology, but can be used by anyone. If you would like to know more about Hypnobirthing, follow The Positive Birth Company on Instagram or Tik Tok where we share loads of free resources to make your birth better. PREPARE FOR BIRTH You can use this birth timer in pregnancy to help you relax and prepare for childbirth. In fact the more you practice your breathing and listen to the guided relaxations and positive affirmations, the more familiar they will become and the more effective they will be at helping you relax when it comes to birth. Positive affirmations have been proven to change the way your mind works and listening regularly will help you feel less anxious and more confident in the lead up to birth. You can practice daily and then reset the surge history whenever you like. THE SCIENCE We know the more relaxed you are during birth, the more oxytocin you will produce. Oxytocin helps your uterus to work efficiently, making labour faster and more comfortable. LIFESKILLS Freya can be used for pregnancy and post-birth relaxation, any time you feel you could benefit from taking some deep breaths or need some help finding your zen. Everything you learn - mindfulness exercises and breathing techniques - are skills for life. If you have any questions or spot any pesky bugs lurking about the place please do let us know at hello@thepositivebirthcompany.com WHAT YOU’LL GET: - iPhone and Apple Watch app - Timer to record your surges (also known as a contraction timer) and let you know when you’re in established labour - Coaching audio to keep your mind focused on breathing through each surge and the ability to switch between 4 and 8 breath counts or 3 and 6, or turn the counting off altogether. - 4 different birth coach voices - Guided relaxations, positive affirmations and soothing visuals to help keep you relaxed between surges - A gentle expanding visualisation that you can use to sync your breathing - Option to record your own music, visualisations or relaxation tracks - You can listen to your own playlist on a third party app (such as Spotify) whilst still using the Freya app to keep track of your surges and coach you through each one. - A detailed log of your surges over time, so you can track your progress through labour, reset this after you practice breathwork at any time - Ability to easily share the log with your birth partner, midwife or doula - Coaching created by renowned hypnobirthing expert Siobhan Miller, founder of The Positive Birth Company Download the ONLY hypnobirthing-friendly birth timer on the App Store and prepare to meet your baby in the best possible way, feeling calm and confident, relaxed and happy!
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Freya: FAQ

Is Freya optimized for iPad devices?

No, the software for Freya is not compatible with iPads.

Who released the app?

The Positive Birth Company Ltd. built the Freya app.

What is the minimum iOS version supported by Freya?

Your iOS device should have iOS 14.0 or later installed to run the app.

How do users rate the app?

4.5: The Freya app gets a lot of positive feedback.

What genre of app is Freya?

The App Category Of The Freya App Is Medical.

What Freya application version is the current one?

7.0.1 is the most recent version of the Freya app.

What is the release date of the most recent Freya update?

Freya released its latest update on September 28, 2024.

What was the release date of the app?

Freya was initially released on February 5, 2023.

What's the content advisory rating of the Freya app?

The Freya app is rated The Positive Birth Company Ltd..

What languages is Freya available in?

Currently, the Freya app supports the following languages: English, French, German and 3 more.

Is Freya part of the Apple Arcade lineup of games?

Sorry, Freya is not part of Apple Arcade.

Is Freya eligible for in-app purchases?

No, Freya is not eligible for in-app purchases.

Does Freya offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro?

No, Freya does not offer compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

Can I expect ads while using Freya?

No, you can not expect ads while using Freya.

Screenshots of Freya

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Reviews of Freya

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  • This is an amazing app

    I had my second baby last week and in the months leading up to her birth, spent a lot of time doing birth meditations in preparation for labor. I also took several of the hypnobirthing classes from The Positive Birth Company (I wish I would have known about this approach during my first pregnancy).

    This app is an incredible tool both in my preparation and during the birth of my daughter. It is simple to use and has a really nice layout. I found Siobhan’s voice to be so calming when my contractions were ramping up and having the breath count option really helped me stay in a calm space during labor. This app played a huge role in my peaceful birth experience!
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  • Basic and underwhelming, but glad I had it I guess

    I listened to her audiobook and found it helpful but I felt like the app was so bare-bones. I would have liked:
    MORE affirmations and meditations to chose from. Yes you can upload your own but there should be a bigger library to chose from.
    -an easier way to turn on and off the sound of meditations, vs surge counter. It was kind of all-or nothing. Easier way to pause the meditations. Overall that interface was just clunky ESPECIALLY once I was in labor. Kind of gave up on it by the time I was in transition!
    -should be a better way to edit the surges, like if you accidentally left it running and need to shorten the duration from 2 minutes say to 1. Vs just delete entirely.
    -more detail on the surges and patterns would be helpful. It just says “labor is established” basically but not “now you’re ~5-1-1” or making notes about new patterns- it’s not analyzing the data much. I would have preferred a more interactive app for that.
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  • Love the book. Hate the app.

    I loved her book and when I heard they put out an app I was so excited for it but I’m 37 weeks and have been using the app with my Braxton Hicks contractions for practice and if I get any kind of notification during a surge, the app stops counting. Then at random times when my phone isn’t even in my hand the surge timer will start counting. Additionally, at times the meditation will continue even after I have closed the app, not just changed apps but literally closed it. Way too many glitches. Concept is great and if it would work the way it was intended it would be the best app on the market but sadly it is way too glitchy and unreliable. Had to uninstall to get it to stop playing randomly.
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