App from West Boca Medical Center Helps Keep Expectant and New Moms Up-to-date  | The Boca Raton Tribune

July 31, 2012   ·   0 Comments

BOCA RATON â€" The new Maternity TrackerTM and Baby’s First Year features on West Boca Medical Center’s mobile app may not be able to get rid of your food cravings during pregnancy or keep you awake for a three a.m. feeding, but they can help moms-to-be and new mothers juggle all the responsibilities that come with expecting and taking care of a baby.

The new features are being added to the hospital’s existing app that currently includes a mobile web browser to view the hospital’s emergency room wait time, map and directions, list of frequently called numbers, health data page, first aid guide, health library, and physician finder. The hospital’s app is powered by WorldLink, and available as a free download for iPhone™, iPad™, iTouch™, Android™ and BlackBerry™ products.

“In this advanced technological world we live in, this is just another way for new families to get information at their fingertips that can help them care for their baby,” said Mitch Feldman, chief executive officer of West Boca Medical Center.  “We are always looking for new and innovative ways to connect with our patients to make sure they know we are here to help them every step of the way.”

Expectant moms don’t need to tote a heavy pregnancy book around or write things down on a calendar. The Maternity Tracker feature includes:

• A countdown timer based on your due date.
• An easy-to-use appointment tracker.
• A section for journal entries.
• Helpful tips for both mom and dad throughout pregnancy.
• Baby name ideas.
• Information about body changes.

Closer to your due date, you also can use the contraction timer that allows you to rate the severity of contractions, and the labor section that shows the stages of labor, relaxation and breathing techniques, delivery methods, and guidance about when to seek immediate attention.

New mothers also have a variety of helpful information at their fingertips, such as a breastfeeding guide, tips for childproofing your home and facts about solid foods for baby.

To download the hospital app for your iPhone, iPad or iTouch, visit the iTunes Store from your mobile device. For your Android mobile device, visit the Android Market and for your BlackBerry device, visit the BlackBerry App World.

West Boca Medical Center offers maternity care that includes a level III neonatal intensive care unit, and spacious private labor, delivery, and recovery suites that are designed to look and feel like the comforts of home.

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