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Some apps track a pregnancy while sharing data with outside trackers. Consumer Reports evaluated four options for privacy and inclusivity
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Pregnancy apps promise due date calculators, symptom trackers and a sense of community during an overwhelming time. How well an app handles pregnancy loss, reflects diverse users and protects sensitive health data can matter just as much as its due date calculator, especially since data privacy concerns have grown since Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Consumer Reports evaluated four popular pregnancy tracking apps for features, inclusivity, privacy and security, so expectant parents can decide which tradeoffs they're comfortable making before downloading one.
