Paternal | The Dad Pregnancy App
Paternal is the pregnancy app built specifically for dads and birth partners, helping you understand what’s happening each week, support your partner, prepare for birth and know what you can actually do to help, from the first positive test through every trimester and beyond.
Who, What & How
Helping birth partners know what to do, when to do it, and how to be more involved.
Who Paternal Is For
Designed specifically for dads and partners who want proactive, hands-on guidance to support their partner through pregnancy and early parenthood.
What Paternal Is
The ultimate dad-focused toolkit, featuring week-by-week roadmaps, weekly pregnancy prep tasks, practical step-by-step guides, and real-time tools like our contraction timer.
How to access Paternal
Available for download on the IOS App Store. Android and Play store coming soon.
Powerful Features Designed for Dads
Discover actionable tools, step-by-step guides, and week-by-week tracking to support your partner through every stage of pregnancy and early fatherhood.
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Week-by-Week Roadmap
Track key developmental milestones with a weekly briefing on your partner, baby, and what’s coming up next. Stay ahead with tailored weekly tasks that support your partner and simplify your pregnancy prep, taking the stress off her.
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Insights & Guide Hub
Access short, bite-sized guides on key topics from managing pregnancy symptoms and birth prep to newborn care basics and dad wellbeing. Built to give you practical, search-and-read advice in under 5 minutes.
Coming soon: Guides from sponsors and partners
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Practical Dad Tools
Access built-in interactive tools like pre-created checklists for hospital and home prep, alongside a smart contraction timer to keep you calm, prepared, and in control.
Coming soon: Appointment reminders, baby movement log, midwife appointment notes, Due date estimator.
App Store reviews
See what people have to say about us
Matt_H8484
Wirral UK
Great for first time dads
★★★★★
Mike Smith
Liverpool, UK
Nothing like this on the market.
★★★★★
What a brilliant app! No need to keep nagging at my partner now! He gets the prompts and updates weekly like I do!
Michael Ashcroft
Formby, UK
The right amount of info
★★★★★
I’ve found Paternal really useful for knowing how to support my partner throughout pregnancy. There’s so much information out there that it can be overwhelming, but this gives you the right amount without making you feel like you need to read a textbook every week.
I especially like that it tells you what’s happening, what your partner might be experiencing and, most importantly, what you can actually do to help. It’s made me feel much more involved and prepared.
Stephanie Brown
Wirral, UK
Makes me feel confident.
★★★★★
A fantastic app with so many amazing features ! Definitely needed for Dads such a gap in the market for it and giving dads the right information to help and support there partners and babies on their journey !
MrReg
Wirral, UK
The Daddy of all Apps
★★★★★
A brilliant help, advice, knowledge and support to Dads
Answering all those questions and filling in all those blanks that need solving during the months and weeks awaiting fatherhood. Great stuff
Kris04
Chester, UK
Brilliant App
★★★★★
Brilliant app, which is very detailed and helpful to all new dads! Very easy to use and access all the information!
About Paternal
It all started when my partner and I found out we were expecting. 🍼
The idea for Paternal began with a personal realisation. As I prepared to become a dad myself, I spent countless hours searching the App Store and using AI, looking for ways to be a more proactive partner.
I quickly realised there was a massive gap in the market. While there are countless excellent resources tailored to mums, there was almost nothing dedicated to showing men how to actively and effectively support their female partner through the physical and emotional realities of pregnancy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paternal?
Paternal is the ultimate playbook for modern fathers-to-be. Designed to bridge the massive gap in pregnancy resources, it moves dads from being “helpers” to fully equipped, confident partners from day one by providing practical, jargon-free guidance tailored specifically for men.
Why is Paternal different from other pregnancy apps?
While most pregnancy apps are built primarily for mothers, Paternal focuses heavily on the partner’s perspective. It provides honest insights into what your partner is experiencing physically and emotionally, giving you the exact tools and knowledge you need to step up and support her effectively.
When did the app launch?
Paternal officially launched 19th August 2026.
Can I use Paternal alongside other apps my partner is using?
Yes! Paternal is designed to complement your partner’s preferred tracking apps by focusing entirely on your role, actions, and responsibilities as a supportive partner throughout the journey.
Do I need any prior knowledge about pregnancy to use the app?
Not at all. Paternal is built for absolute beginners. Our bite-sized “Learn” hub, weekly briefings, and step-by-step guides break everything down simply—from managing pregnancy fatigue and morning sickness to active labor comfort measures—without any confusing medical jargon.
