Mobile apps have the potential to transform the practice and reach of medical care and research. Usage of pregnancy health apps are found to be effective interventions for creating maternal awareness regarding maternal weight monitoring and nutritional recommendations. The study aimed to assess various pregnancy diet apps available in google play store, along with evaluation of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) and pregnancy specific nutrition information. Hundred percent (n=50) of the apps were freely available, thirty six percent (n=18) had a rating greater than 4 and 44% (n=22) belonged to health and fitness category. Twenty-seven BCTs (67.5%) were present across the included apps wherein 98% (n=49) stimulates anticipation of future rewards among its users. Most common pregnancy nutrition topics was related to nutritional information on major food groups (n=47, 94%).

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