Walk Safely Through Your Pregnancy
A gentle step tracker to keep you and baby active and healthy
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly during pregnancy, and walking is consistently rated the safest and most accessible activity for expecting mothers. Regular walking reduces back pain, improves sleep, manages gestational weight gain, and lowers the risk of gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or continuing any exercise program during pregnancy. Steps helps you build a consistent walking routine with flexible goals that adapt as your energy and mobility change across each trimester — no pressure, no intensity targets, just gentle daily movement that benefits you and your baby.
Sound Familiar?
- ✓Unsure what activity levels are safe during each trimester
- ✓Intense fitness apps feel inappropriate and intimidating while pregnant
- ✓Energy fluctuates day to day, making rigid workout plans frustrating
- ✓Want something simple to log activity, not a complex training platform
Steps lets you set a gentle daily walking goal that you can adjust whenever your body calls for it. Lower your target on tired days, raise it when you're feeling energetic — the app never judges or penalizes you for flexibility. Progress charts help you see activity trends across your pregnancy, and the Apple Watch integration means you can leave your phone at home during walks.
Everything You Need
Flexible Goals
Set and change your daily step goal anytime — adjust down on tough days and back up when energy returns.
Gentle Reminders
Optional reminder notifications to encourage movement without adding pressure to already full days.
Progress Charts
View your weekly activity trends to see how your walking consistency evolves across your pregnancy.
Apple Watch
Track steps and workouts hands-free from your Apple Watch — great when carrying your phone feels uncomfortable.
No Account
No sign-up required. Your health data stays private on your device, never shared or sold.
See It In Action
What People Are Saying
“My OB told me to stay active but I had no idea what 'moderate activity' meant in practice. Steps made it concrete — I aimed for 6,000 steps and could actually see if I hit it.”
“Second pregnancy and I knew walking would help with back pain. Being able to lower my goal on exhausted days without guilt was exactly what I needed.”
“I used Steps postpartum too. Starting at 2,000 steps after delivery and slowly working back up gave me visible progress during recovery.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to track steps and walk during pregnancy?+
Walking is widely recommended as the safest exercise during pregnancy by major health organizations. Always confirm your specific activity level with your OB or midwife, especially if you have any pregnancy complications or restrictions.
How many steps are safe during pregnancy?+
Most healthy pregnant women can maintain 5,000 to 10,000 steps daily, though this varies by trimester and individual health. Your healthcare provider can give you a target appropriate for your specific pregnancy.
Which trimester is Steps most useful for?+
Steps is helpful across all three trimesters. In early pregnancy, it establishes a walking habit. In the second trimester when energy returns, it helps you stay consistent. In the third, flexible goals adapt to reduced mobility.
Can I share my walking history with my doctor?+
Yes. Steps stores your complete activity history and you can screenshot charts to bring to prenatal appointments. The app also writes data to Apple Health, which some providers can access directly.
Is Steps free to use during pregnancy?+
Yes. The core step tracking, daily goals, and progress charts are completely free. A premium subscription adds additional chart views and themes, but the free version covers everything most expecting moms need.
Can I use Steps for postpartum walking recovery?+
Absolutely. Steps works just as well after delivery for gradually rebuilding activity. Starting with a very low goal and increasing slowly gives new moms a clear picture of their recovery progress over weeks.
Stay Active for You and Baby
Free on the App Store. No subscriptions required to get started.