When you find out you're pregnant, the first thing many of us do is download a tracking app. We look for fruit-sized milestones and countdown clocks. But for many parents, the journey doesn't follow a linear path.
Most pregnancy apps are built for "the perfect outcome." They assume every pregnancy ends with a baby in a cot. But what happens when things get complicated? What happens when a journey ends in loss, or when the "celebratory" tone of a standard app feels like salt in a wound?
We built Alongside because we couldn't find an app that honoured the reality of every parent's experience.
1. Created from Lived Experience
Alongside wasn't born in a corporate boardroom; it was born from lived experience. We realise that postpartum recovery continues even when you aren't bringing a baby home. We know that "week 12" looks different for someone who has experienced recurrent loss than it does for a first-time parent. We wanted to create a space that recognises the physical and emotional healing required in every scenario.
2. Design That Protects Your Peace (Trigger-Aware)
One of the most painful parts of pregnancy loss or high-risk pregnancies is the "automated reminder." A notification congratulating you on a milestone you haven't reached can be devastating.
Customisable Tone
In Alongside, you are in control. You can choose a celebratory tone for the joyful moments, or a gentler, more sensitive tone for the tender times.
No Unwanted Reminders
We've designed Alongside to be trigger-aware. You can hide specific topics or milestones that feel too heavy, ensuring your digital space remains a safe haven, not a source of anxiety.
3. More Than Just a Tracker
A pregnancy journey is more than just symptoms and doctor appointments; it's a story. We wanted to give parents a place to keep that story together:
Text, Audio, and Photos
Whether it's a voice note of your thoughts at 2 am or a photo of a scan, your journal adapts to how you want to express yourself.
Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
Track your sleep, mood, and activity alongside health markers like blood glucose or movement. We believe physical health and mental health are inseparable.
4. Our Mission: Walking Alongside You
The name "Alongside" is our promise. We aren't here to tell you how to feel or to predict your future. We are here to walk alongside you through the light and the heavy moments.
Whether you are expecting, grieving, or navigating the complex "in-between" of postpartum recovery, Alongside is designed to recognise your path—exactly as it is.