How I Created a Pregnancy Watch Face for My Wife (And What I Learned)
A Personal Story: This watch face was born from love. When my wife became pregnant, I wanted to create something special that would help her stay connected to our baby's development and monitor her health throughout the journey. What started as a personal project has now helped thousands of expecting mothers worldwide.
Experience the joy of pregnancy with vital health information at your fingertips. Our Pregnancy Watch Face turns your Apple Watch into a comprehensive pregnancy companion, beautifully displaying everything you need to know about your journey to motherhood.
What is the Pregnancy Watch Face?
The Pregnancy Watch Face is a specialized True Native Watch Face designed exclusively for expecting mothers. Built on Walbum's advanced complications system, it seamlessly integrates with your Apple Watch to provide real-time pregnancy health monitoring and tracking.
After watching my wife constantly check her phone for pregnancy updates, I realized there had to be a better way. Our watch face puts all essential pregnancy information directly on your wrist. With just a glance, you can see your gestational age, days until due date, heart rate variability, and much more.
Key Features at a Glance:
- Heart Rate Variability (HRV) monitoring
- Gestational Age display (weeks + days format)
- Due Date Countdown timer
- Kick Counter for tracking fetal movements
- Health Integration with blood oxygen, heart rate, and step count
- Beautiful Design with multiple color themes
- Accessible to All with basic features free
Benefits of Using the Pregnancy Watch Face
Comprehensive Health Monitoring
Stay informed about your health with continuous monitoring of key pregnancy indicators. Our watch face displays heart rate variability, blood oxygen levels, and other vital signs that matter during pregnancy.
Why HRV Matters During Pregnancy: Heart Rate Variability is an important indicator of your autonomic nervous system's health. During pregnancy, monitoring HRV can help you understand your body's stress levels and recovery patterns.
Instant Pregnancy Progress Tracking
Never lose track of where you are in your pregnancy journey. The watch face prominently displays your current gestational age and countdown to your due date.
See Your Progress: Whether you're at 21 weeks + 6 days or counting down the final 127 days, your pregnancy milestone is always visible with a quick wrist raise.
Effortless Kick Counting
Our integrated kick counter makes it simple to track your baby's movements throughout the day. No need to search for your phone or remember to open an app.
Simple Tap Tracking: Just tap your watch screen to record each kick, and view your daily count at any time.
Ultimate Convenience
Always Available: Your pregnancy information is just a wrist raise away. Whether you're in a meeting, out for a walk, or lying in bed, essential data is instantly accessible.
No Phone Required: Everything you need is right on your watch. Perfect for busy moms-to-be who want to stay connected to their pregnancy without the hassle.
Beautiful & Personal
Choose from multiple stunning color themes that match your style and mood. From calming greens to energetic pinks, find the perfect look for your pregnancy journey.
How to Use the Pregnancy Watch Face
Setting up your Pregnancy Watch Face is simple and takes just a few minutes. Follow these steps to get started:
Installation & Setup
- Download Walbum from the App Store on your iPhone
- Install the Pregnancy Watch Face by tapping "Install" in the app
- Open Walbum on your Apple Watch and tap "Set True Native Watch Face"
- Sync your settings by tapping the Sync button
- Choose your preferred color theme from available options
System Requirements: iOS 16+ and watchOS 9+
Enable Health Permissions
For accurate health monitoring, you'll need to grant the necessary permissions:
On iPhone:
- Open Health app → Sharing → Apps → Walbum
- Enable all pregnancy-related health permissions
On Apple Watch:
- Go to Settings → Walbum
- Grant all requested permissions
Customize Your Experience
Set Your Due Date: Enter your expected due date for accurate countdown tracking
Choose Complications: Customize which health metrics appear on your watch face
Select Color Theme: Pick from beautiful color options that suit your personal style
Manual Setup (If Needed)
Some Apple Watch models may require manual complication setup. If your watch face appears blank:
- Open the Watch app on iPhone
- Select your Pregnancy Watch Face
- Scroll to "Complications"
- Set each slot to appropriate "Walbum" widgets
- Sync to your Apple Watch
For detailed troubleshooting, refer to our comprehensive setup guide.
Important Health Disclaimer
Medical Information Notice: This watch face is designed for informational and motivational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.
Key Limitations:
- Data Refresh Rate: Health data updates approximately every 15 minutes, not in real-time
- Device Limitations: Apple Watch is not a medical device and should not replace professional medical care
- Emergency Situations: For urgent concerns, always contact your healthcare provider immediately
Recommendations:
- Continue regular prenatal checkups with your healthcare provider
- Use this watch face as a supplement to, not a replacement for, professional medical care
- Consult your doctor if you notice any concerning changes in your health metrics
Reflecting on This Journey
Creating this watch face taught me so much about the needs of expecting mothers. If you're interested in trying it out, Walbum is available on the App Store, and I'd love to hear about your experience with it.
What makes it special:
- ✅ Accessible with basic features free
- ✅ Comprehensive data in one beautiful interface
- ✅ Simple setup in just minutes
- ✅ Used by expecting mothers around the world
If you're interested in trying it out, you can turn your Apple Watch into an essential pregnancy companion. Because every moment of your journey matters.
About the Author: I'm David, the founder of Walbum and creator of True Native Watch Faces for Apple Watch. As a developer and proud father of a lovely daughter, I'm passionate about creating technology that enhances life's most meaningful moments.
Questions? Contact our support team at [email protected] or check our FAQ page for more information.
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Originally published at Walbum.app - Discover more beautiful Apple Watch faces and comprehensive pregnancy tracking solutions on our official website.