Apps you may find useful by Donna, Doula and NCT Practitioner http://www.doulad.co.uk https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps Smart phone apps for parents recommended by other parents en-us 2018-03-10 21:48:33 UTC 2023-03-10 20:58:51 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/232700351/ea1f1fbff9630a3c840b3df2f1aec0fa/DoulaD.png The Baby Check App from the Lullaby Trust DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498452 As a parent, you will feel very protective of your little one. So when your son or daughter starts to act or look as if they are poorly, your first instinct is most likely to be to rush them to the doctors.
In many cases, your baby doesn’t need to be seen urgently. However, some signs and symptoms of illness can be more difficult to spot.]]> 2018-03-10 21:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498452 Baby Buddy DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498600 Baby Buddy is the multi-award winning free app that guides you through pregnancy, birth, parenting and beyond.]]> 2018-03-10 21:53:17 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498600 BASIS Infant Sleep Info App DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498774 Key Features of Infant Sleep App
• Bed-sharing decision tool.
• Where will my baby sleep?
• How will my baby sleep?
• Sleep log to track baby’s sleep
• Sleep safety and SIDS
• Links to Basis info sheets.
• Links to Basis partner organisations
]]> 2018-03-10 21:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498774 Baby and child first aid app DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498849 Parents and carers: help is at hand. If your child chokes on a sweet or suffers a nasty cut, you'll only be a few clicks away from knowing exactly what to do.

]]> 2018-03-10 21:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/240498849 Wonder Weeks app DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/309075847 It is a handy reminder for new parents when their baby’s brain is changing, or “leaping,” she is making a significant advance in mental development, and with each step forward comes a drastic change in the way your baby sees the world around him. Because these leaps come so quickly, the “new world” and new abilities can sometimes be scary, and the development can initially manifest in poor sleep, bad appetite, crying, clinging and crankiness – exhausting and frustrating mom and dad.]]> 2018-11-28 22:29:01 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/309075847 Squeezy - from the NHS DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/309076117 Squeezy helps women to remember to do their pelvic floor muscle (kegel) exercises and to do them in the right way.]]> 2018-11-28 22:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/309076117 Mush DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/309076286 Mush was born when Katie and Sarah struck up conversation in a rainy London playground, both with two small children. After keeping each other sane and happy in the months that followed, they realised that all mums should have access to a free and fun way to make friends nearby in the same boat. The app was launched in May 2016.]]> 2018-11-28 22:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/309076286 Freya - the positive birth company app DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/415173005 Freya is the world's first hypnobirthing-friendly surge (contraction) timer and virtual birth partner. ]]> 2019-11-22 10:29:07 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/415173005 CATCH DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/717922157 A free NHS health app for parents and carers of children from pregnancy to age 5.]]> 2020-09-03 13:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/717922157 Peanut DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1163232356 We provide a safe space for mothers, expectant mothers and those trying to conceive to build friendships, ask questions and find support.
Introducing you to women nearby who are at a similar stage in life, Peanut provides access to a community of women who are there to listen, share information and offer valuable advice.
Whether it’s understanding IVF, adoption, pregnancy, first years or nursery and beyond, Peanut is a place to connect with women like you.
]]> 2021-02-04 11:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1163232356 CATCH DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1651092706 A free NHS health app for parents and carers of children from pregnancy to age 5]]> 2021-07-15 11:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1651092706 Birth & Beyond App from global health media DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1716887308 A great library of infant feeding videos]]> 2021-09-04 22:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1716887308 LatchAid DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1736081982 An easy-to-use breastfeeding support app which utilises cutting-edge 3D interactive and Artificial Intelligence technology to help mothers and mothers-to-be learn vital breastfeeding skills.]]> 2021-09-13 13:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/1736081982 Alder Hey Symptom Checker DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2371233134 2022-11-05 18:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2371233134 Dadditude: The Happy Dad App Self-Care Coaching & Community for Dads DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2452018148 2023-01-21 19:20:01 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2452018148 Hub of hope DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2494927835 The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database. It is provided by national mental health charity, Chasing the Stigma, and brings local, national, peer, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support and services together in one place for the first time.]]> 2023-02-25 19:02:15 UTC https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2494927835 DadPad DoulaD https://padlet.com/DoulaD/apps/wish/2512332243 A practical guide to gaining the confidence and skills necessary to be the very best dad you can be.

  • Gain the essential mindset and practical skills necessary, even if you have no experience
  • Developed in conjunction with the NHS
  • Low cost, high value resource
  • Save time by quickly getting to grips with your new responsibility of being a father
  • Reduce anxiety, become confident to offer the help needed.
  • Provide the best support you can for the child and mother.
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