Harbor: Birth & Labor Coach

Name: Harbor: Birth & Labor Coach
Rating: 4.9 (24 reviews)
Author: Next8 LLC

Pregnancy Support for Partners

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

24 Ratings
Ages

16+
Years
Category

Health & Fitness
Developer

Next8 LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

58.5
MB

The essential guide for partners, dads, and doulas to navigate pregnancy, labor, and birth with confidence. Birth is intense, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Harbor is your real-time, step-by-step companion designed to keep you steady, connected, and prepared; From the first trimester to the first breath. Built by birth professionals, Harbor provides a masterclass in labor support right in your pocket. NEW: Daily Partner Prep Stewardship starts long before labor begins. Harbor now includes Daily Bite-Sized Tasks specifically for partners. • Prepare Day-by-Day: Avoid the last-minute scramble with one actionable task delivered daily throughout the pregnancy. • Build Your Skillset: From mastering massage techniques to understanding hospital logistics, these daily nudges ensure you are ready to lead when it matters most. • Support That Grows: Tasks evolve with your pregnancy timeline, providing the right information at exactly the right moment. Key Features for Labor & Birth • Labor Mode: Tap Start Labor for real-time prompts, coaching tips, and nudges so you can show up with presence and care. • Birth Plan & Preferences: Easy understandable and sharable preferences so your doula and medical team understand your wishes. • Pregnancy Tracker & Labor Logs: Log the entire journey, from symptoms and moods to events like prenatal appointments. Track water intake, food intake, and bathroom breaks so your medical team has all the information they need. • Intuitive Contraction Timer: Track progress with guidance matched to exactly what is happening in the room. • Hospital Bag & Preparedness Checklist: An organized, stage-by-stage guide so you never miss the small things that make a big difference. • Timed Reminders: Helpful nudges arrive precisely when you need them, allowing you to stay present instead of checking the clock. • Grounding Affirmations: Access supportive words to offer your partner during intense moments of labor. Why Harbor? • No Scrolling, No Guesswork: Simple, clear insights for common situations during pregnancy and in the delivery room. • Built for Real Birth: Designed by professionals to help you be remembered for how you showed up during one of life’s most important moments. • Zero Distractions: No ads. No subscriptions. No pressure. Remember, while Harbor is an excellent resource and has been vetted by medical professionals, it is not a substitute for medical care. Always consult your medical care providers before or while following the information provided in the Harbor Birth app.

Ratings & Reviews

4.9

out of 5

24 Ratings

Intuitive, Helpful, and FREE!
Jan 14

Giotakun
Extremely helpful app, as a first time dad I had no clue what I was going into. The app helped me prepare for our hospital visit with supplied lists of things you should have prepared. All of the features are FREE which is amazing and I’ll list the ones I used most here; Contraction timer, Labor Mode (helps support partner be a super useful ‘doula’ with helpful tipsand reminders that may fly over your head) Affirmations were a nice touch to share with my wife, sometimes you can be at a loss for words and out of the loop, it helped dial in. Another helpful feature is the ‘Education’ tab, it provides lots of information from Preparing for Labor, to Postpartum information and resources to help with Emotional Health too. All around it is a wonderful app! It is also completely FREE! You can’t say that about many things on the App Store nowadays. If you’re looking for an app to be the best support partner, or even if you’re pregnant and want an app that’s FREE and still extremely helpful do yourself a favor👍

Developer Response
Hey there! Congrats on the new addition to your family and happy fatherhood! Thanks so much for your kind review.We’re really happy to hear that Harbor is doing what it is meant to do by elevating the pregnancy experience. Reviews like yours are great indicators that we are still on the right track.Ever onward!
Intuitive, Helpful, and FREE!
Jan 14

Giotakun

Extremely helpful app, as a first time dad I had no clue what I was going into. The app helped me prepare for our hospital visit with supplied lists of things you should have prepared. All of the features are FREE which is amazing and I’ll list the ones I used most here; Contraction timer, Labor Mode (helps support partner be a super useful ‘doula’ with helpful tipsand reminders that may fly over your head) Affirmations were a nice touch to share with my wife, sometimes you can be at a loss for words and out of the loop, it helped dial in. Another helpful feature is the ‘Education’ tab, it provides lots of information from Preparing for Labor, to Postpartum information and resources to help with Emotional Health too. All around it is a wonderful app! It is also completely FREE! You can’t say that about many things on the App Store nowadays. If you’re looking for an app to be the best support partner, or even if you’re pregnant and want an app that’s FREE and still extremely helpful do yourself a favor👍
Developer Response Jan 16
Hey there! Congrats on the new addition to your family and happy fatherhood! Thanks so much for your kind review.We’re really happy to hear that Harbor is doing what it is meant to do by elevating the pregnancy experience. Reviews like yours are great indicators that we are still on the right track.Ever onward!
Finally!!! The birth experience I was searching for!!!
01/09/2024

ZestyWife
This app is a game-changer for couples preparing for childbirth together. Looking for your husband/partner to support you? This is the app for you! It gave us reminders, checklists, tips, affirmations, and digital support DURING labor. I couldn’t find any other app that does that! During my labor, I wasn't thinking about staying hydrated, going to the bathroom, or keeping up my energy. I wasn't thinking at all. But my husband was. He was focused on me, attentive, watching over, and protecting me. He was offering me water, drawing a bath for me, holding me, whispering how much he loved me, making and offering me bites of food—he was managing everything in our world around us while I could not, and I was so, so grateful. Because of this app, he put everything else on hold and made me the center of his world. And that felt just as it should—AMAZING!Our experience with the app was beyond phenomenal. My husband was SO in tune with me and focused that our midwife was actually telling my husband that he should BE a doula after our son was born.We're thrilled to have been early users, and will use it again. It's an absolute game-changer and a must-have for couples seeking an empowered and connected childbirth experience.This app is a five-star gem, and we're immensely grateful for the thought, care, and love put into creating such a supportive tool. Every couple embarking on this beautiful journey deserves the empowering experience this app offers.

Developer Response
It's really wonderful to hear about when our users find success with DudeDoula. Our wish with this app has always been to help people in the way you've explained and we're really honored that you chose to download it and use it. Thank you so much for being an early user!
Finally!!! The birth experience I was searching for!!!
01/09/2024

ZestyWife

This app is a game-changer for couples preparing for childbirth together. Looking for your husband/partner to support you? This is the app for you! It gave us reminders, checklists, tips, affirmations, and digital support DURING labor. I couldn’t find any other app that does that! During my labor, I wasn't thinking about staying hydrated, going to the bathroom, or keeping up my energy. I wasn't thinking at all. But my husband was. He was focused on me, attentive, watching over, and protecting me. He was offering me water, drawing a bath for me, holding me, whispering how much he loved me, making and offering me bites of food—he was managing everything in our world around us while I could not, and I was so, so grateful. Because of this app, he put everything else on hold and made me the center of his world. And that felt just as it should—AMAZING!Our experience with the app was beyond phenomenal. My husband was SO in tune with me and focused that our midwife was actually telling my husband that he should BE a doula after our son was born.We're thrilled to have been early users, and will use it again. It's an absolute game-changer and a must-have for couples seeking an empowered and connected childbirth experience.This app is a five-star gem, and we're immensely grateful for the thought, care, and love put into creating such a supportive tool. Every couple embarking on this beautiful journey deserves the empowering experience this app offers.
Developer Response 01/11/2024
It's really wonderful to hear about when our users find success with DudeDoula. Our wish with this app has always been to help people in the way you've explained and we're really honored that you chose to download it and use it. Thank you so much for being an early user!
A Game-Changing App for getting ready for our new adventure
10/14/2023

Mattlmiller
Finally, an app that has revolutionizes the way birth is done! I love that it gave me all of the information I needed in a simple to use and intuitive interface. This app set us up for sucess because it gave us everything we needed to know, all in one place. The reminders and actions are well thought out and honestly, I think I would have been lost without them.Although my wife and I aren't particularly fond of inspiration queues, we found ourselves pleasantly surprised by the occasional chuckle they provided. It's a nice touch that adds a lightheartedness to an otherwise practical and functional app.I must commend the app developers for including a pre-populated checklist. This feature has been a game-changer for us, as it ensures that we don't overlook any crucial tasks or items while we prepared for our labor journey. The checklist covers a wide range of categories, which helped me consider things we wouldn't have thought about otherwise. It has undoubtedly saved me from potential oversights and helped us stay on top of things.I literally can’t recommend this app enough. If you’re looking for something that tells you what, how and when do do it, this is it.

Developer Response
Hey there! Thanks so much for your kind review. We’re really happy that the app was beneficial to you!
A Game-Changing App for getting ready for our new adventure
10/14/2023

Mattlmiller

Finally, an app that has revolutionizes the way birth is done! I love that it gave me all of the information I needed in a simple to use and intuitive interface. This app set us up for sucess because it gave us everything we needed to know, all in one place. The reminders and actions are well thought out and honestly, I think I would have been lost without them.Although my wife and I aren't particularly fond of inspiration queues, we found ourselves pleasantly surprised by the occasional chuckle they provided. It's a nice touch that adds a lightheartedness to an otherwise practical and functional app.I must commend the app developers for including a pre-populated checklist. This feature has been a game-changer for us, as it ensures that we don't overlook any crucial tasks or items while we prepared for our labor journey. The checklist covers a wide range of categories, which helped me consider things we wouldn't have thought about otherwise. It has undoubtedly saved me from potential oversights and helped us stay on top of things.I literally can’t recommend this app enough. If you’re looking for something that tells you what, how and when do do it, this is it.
Developer Response 10/18/2023
Hey there! Thanks so much for your kind review. We’re really happy that the app was beneficial to you!
Phenomenal Experience!
12/21/2024

DollaDave
I used DudeDoula for my wife’s first birth, and I couldn’t be more impressed. This app did a phenomenal job helping me track labor and contractions while keeping me informed and prepared throughout the process.The interface is incredibly intuitive and easy to use, which is a huge plus when you’re in such a high-stress situation. The built-in tutorial was extremely helpful in getting me up to speed with the app’s features, making it simple to jump right in.What really sets DudeDoula apart is the wealth of information it provides. Whether you’re a first-time dad or an experienced one, the app offers valuable insights and tips to help you prepare for the big day.From my personal experience, I highly recommend this app. It’s worth every bit of its value and will undoubtedly be a lifesaver during one of the most important moments of your life! Also, a cool feature is once you end the labor and the report comes up, it’s gives a detailed breakdown of the full labor, all contractions, etc., then, you can easily share that screen to anyone on your phone or save it for yourself. Wonderful!

Developer Response
Hey there!Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We love hearing about people having a rock solid experience using our app, and it’s even better to know that DudeDoula helped another couple.Here’s to a happy, healthy parenthood!
Phenomenal Experience!
12/21/2024

DollaDave

I used DudeDoula for my wife’s first birth, and I couldn’t be more impressed. This app did a phenomenal job helping me track labor and contractions while keeping me informed and prepared throughout the process.The interface is incredibly intuitive and easy to use, which is a huge plus when you’re in such a high-stress situation. The built-in tutorial was extremely helpful in getting me up to speed with the app’s features, making it simple to jump right in.What really sets DudeDoula apart is the wealth of information it provides. Whether you’re a first-time dad or an experienced one, the app offers valuable insights and tips to help you prepare for the big day.From my personal experience, I highly recommend this app. It’s worth every bit of its value and will undoubtedly be a lifesaver during one of the most important moments of your life! Also, a cool feature is once you end the labor and the report comes up, it’s gives a detailed breakdown of the full labor, all contractions, etc., then, you can easily share that screen to anyone on your phone or save it for yourself. Wonderful!
Developer Response 01/02/2025
Hey there!Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We love hearing about people having a rock solid experience using our app, and it’s even better to know that DudeDoula helped another couple.Here’s to a happy, healthy parenthood!

In this version, we're starting to make some major changes that will direct how the future of the app will turn out. Here's what's changed: - Created a new Pregnancy progress widget that includes multiple points of information - Added Pregnancy logs: now, during pregnancy you can log events, moods, and symptoms, then export that information for your care provider during your normal pre-natal visits. This helps everyone be on the same page about the progress of your pregnancy and gives your car provider the opportunity to catch symptoms early. - Added pregnancy progress tracker to pregnansy widget - Added Affirmations to pregnancy widget - Changed the "Start Labor Mode" button for better UX - Affirmations now available in the main information card during labor mode. - re-ordered settings menu to match chronological flow.

Version 3.1 Jan 13

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Seller: Next8 LLC
Size: 58.5 MB
Category: Health & Fitness
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later.

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Requires iOS 15.1 or later.

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Languages: English
Age Rating: 16+

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Intuitive, Helpful, and FREE!

Finally!!! The birth experience I was searching for!!!

A Game-Changing App for getting ready for our new adventure

Phenomenal Experience!

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