# ONA: Hypnobirthing app — surge timer

> Hypnobirthing app for labor tracking, relaxation, and guided breathing. (iPhone/iPad app by Paula Ripol Meya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ona-hypnobirthing-app/id1564432780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paula Ripol Meya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564432782)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 39 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ona-hypnobirthing-app/id1564432780/reviews.md

## What is ONA?

ONA® is the best hypnobirthing relaxation and contraction tracking tool to guide you through labour. Listen to relaxations and soothing music, and monitor the progress of your labour with clear contraction (or surge how we call them in hypnobirthing) insights. Let ONA® guide your breathing during each surge as you watch a relaxing wave visualisation. Record each surge as it happens, and let ONA® give you the information you need to decide when to go to hospital or call your midwife.

TRACK THE PROGRESS OF YOUR LABOUR

Record your surges (or contractions) and monitor the progression of your labour simply by tapping the button on the homescreen. Watch the calming wave visualisation to stay relaxed as your surge develops.

Tracker: See the information for each surge sequentially as you record them. Here you can see the time the surge started, the duration of the surge, and the gap between each surge.

You can log-in to your profile from multiple devices, meaning birth partners can use your account details to easily track and visualise the progression of your labour.

FEEL RELAXED AND CALM
Listen to hypnobirthing relaxations and positive affirmations during pregnancy to gain confidence and lose any fears you might have about giving birth. Listening to relaxations will also help you to sleep better during your pregnancy. If listening to them without headphones, your baby will also get familiar with them and associate them with Mum being relaxed.

When you are in labour, the relaxations will help you remain calm. The more you practise during pregnancy, the more familiar you will be with them and the easier you’ll find it to stay relaxed during labour. The affirmations will help you feel more confident about the process of giving birth. After giving birth, listen to the relaxations to help you feel relaxed and to sleep well.

You can personalise your hypnobirthing relaxations by selecting the tracks you want to listen to and the order they play in.

If you enjoy the hypnobirthing relaxations, you can purchase the myBabymyBirth® hypnobirthing course to help you experience a calm and positive birth.

BREATHE

ONA® will guide you to use a controlled breathing technique during your surges that will help you stay calm and relaxed during labour, as well as throughout your pregnancy. It will guide you to inhale the precious oxygen that your muscles and baby need during labour. The more you practice this technique, the easier it will be to do it naturally during your labour.

ONA® gives you the option to choose the audio during a surge, including counting to guide your breathing and hypnobirthing relaxations.

ONA® Plus
Enjoy more audio meditations with ONA Plus

Two more different formats to visualise your surges’ data, so you can choose the one that you find the most intuitive:

Bar chart: One bar showing the duration of each surge, and one bar showing the gap of time passed since the previous surge.

Graph: This allows you to see your progression clearly over time and is designed to help you decide when to go to the hospital or call a midwife. The graph performs a rolling calculation of the total duration of your last 3 surges.

After birth, you can also keep a record of your surge data by sending it to yourself via email.

Prepare your hospital bag in advance with helpful checklists for mum, partner, and baby.

APP SETTINGS

Languages
The app is available in English and Spanish, with audio options also including Catalan.

Love the app? Rate us! This will help other parents-to-be find us and help us improve.
Have a question? Contact us at hola@mybabymybirth.com
Video: https://youtu.be/G2lp44a3u20

Disclaimer:
Using the ONA app is not a substitute for the advice or presence during birth or any part of pregnancy of a qualified medical practitioner, registered midwife or obstetrician.

https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/labour-and-birth/what-happens/the-stages-of-labour-and-birth/

https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Contraction (surge) tracking
- Guided breathing techniques
- Relaxation and affirmation audio
- Labor progress visualization
- Personalized audio selection
- Multi-device login for partners

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ONA® Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ONA® Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| ONA® Weekly Subscription | $8.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 39)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ona-hypnobirthing-app/id1564432780/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Una app soñada

*2025-06-23, version 1.16*

Estoy embarazada, primeriza y al principio todo se me hizo un mundo. Pero encontrar este tipo de apps que te facilitan todo mucho más, te invitan a relajarte, te ayudan y son aliadas de tu embarazo tu parto, es un gusto! Gracias!

### 5/5 — ¡Me encanta!

*2025-06-12, version 1.16*

Una app super útil tanto la versión gratuita como la de pago! Nos está sirviendo mucho para preparar el parto :)

### 5/5 — Excelente app - mil gracias

*2025-06-12, version 1.16*

Use esta app durante mi parto activo y fue de gran ayuda. Está muy bien diseñada y sobrellevar Las olas Fue mucho más fácil.

### 5/5 — Super útil

*2025-06-03, version 1.16*

Me bajé la app después de leer su libro de hipnoparto. Lo recomiendo mucho tener las dos cosas para entender más en profundidad la app. El poner monotorizar las contracciones me ayudó a identificar el inicio de mi parto que fué en casa cosa que me dió mucha seguridad y confianza de seguir adelante.

### 5/5 — Encantada

*2025-04-02, version 1.16*

Estoy descubriéndola y me parece una app muy completa, al igual que el libro que estoy empezando a leérmelo. Estoy fascinada con la claridad con la que se explica todo.

### 5/5 — Es genial

*2025-03-13, version 1.16*

Al igual que el libro de Paula Ripol, es de gran ayuda, estoy deseando parir

### 5/5 — Respiración ♥️

*2025-03-01, version 1.16*

He aguantado hasta romper agua en casa, de seis de la mañana hasta las dos de la tarde y todo gracias a controlar la respiración, mil gracias por esta aplicación. Me ha enseñado a llevarlo con muchísima tranquilidad y sin miedo al dolor.

### 5/5 — Imprescindible

*2025-01-13, version 1.16*

Ni en mis mejores sueños podría haber imaginado mi parto de nalgas así y estoy convencida que fue gracias a todo el trabajo mental previo que hice con el libro y App.

### 5/5 — Increíble

*2024-10-01, version 1.15*

No tienes que preocuparte por mirar el reloj. Es muy fácil de usar e intuitiva . Me acompaño en todo el proceso. Con el registro puedes mirar cuánto tiempo llevas y cuánto dura cada ola . Muy recomendable.

### 5/5 — Muy recomendable !

*2024-09-11, version 1.15*

Recomiendo mucho ! Me ha ayudado a empedrarme y vivir con ilusión esta etapa de mi vida.

## Frequently asked questions about ONA

### What does the ONA app do?

The ONA app is designed to support individuals through labor and childbirth. It functions as a hypnobirthing tool that helps track contractions (referred to as surges), guides users through specific breathing techniques to stay calm, and offers a library of relaxation audio and positive affirmations.

### What are the key features of the ONA app?

Key features include real-time tracking of labor surges with details on start time, duration, and intervals. It also provides guided breathing exercises with visual cues, a selection of personalized relaxation and affirmation audio tracks, and the ability for birth partners to log in from multiple devices to monitor progress.

### How much does the ONA app cost?

The app is free to download and use for its core features, including basic contraction tracking and relaxation audio. Additional content, such as more advanced audio meditations and visualization formats, can be accessed through in-app purchases, including an optional subscription for ONA Plus.

### Who is the ONA app designed for?

This app is primarily intended for pregnant individuals who are preparing for labor and childbirth, particularly those who are interested in or practicing hypnobirthing techniques. It is also beneficial for birth partners who wish to actively participate in tracking labor progress and supporting the birthing person.

### Can birth partners use the ONA app?

Yes, birth partners can utilize the ONA app. Users can log in to their profile from multiple devices, allowing a partner to use the same account details to easily track and visualize the progression of labor. This ensures both the birthing person and their support person have access to the same information.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.19 — 2025-12-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.18 — 2025-11-24

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.17 — 2025-07-23

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.16 — 2024-12-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.15 — 2024-06-12

New resources added including extra hypnobirthing information for ONA Plus subscribers

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