Dump The Bump 1.0.3

Motherhood involves exclusive responsibilities that can make prioritizing weight loss challenging. However, taking care of your health is just as crucial as caring for your babies. This app was developed in collaboration with nutrition and public health researchers, WIC staff, and WIC participants to support you postpartum. It aims to be a comprehensive tool to assist you in returning to your pre-pregnancy weight.

1. Weight tracking: After registration, you input your current and pre-pregnancy weight. The app then creates a personalized tracker, accounting for physiological factors and cultural practices affecting postpartum weight loss. By tracking your weight daily and viewing it on a graph, you can monitor your progress towards the recommended healthy weight loss of one pound per week.
2. Nutrition and recipes: You provide details on measurements, breastfeeding habits, and activity levels for the app to calculate your daily calorie intake and suggest food group servings based on MyPlate guidelines. Additionally, you'll find a sample meal plan and recipe demonstration videos featuring healthy options using WIC foods.
3. Emotional wellness: Understanding that emotional well-being influences lifestyle choices, the app includes a mood tracker and a resource (NAMI Warmline) for support, mindful meditation videos for stress relief.
4. Physical activity: The step tracker helps monitor your activity levels by syncing with fitness trackers or health apps. Set daily step goals and access postpartum exercise videos tailored for you and your newborn.
5. Community: Peer support is crucial for success but can be challenging to find postpartum. Use the discussion board within the app to connect with fellow users in similar phases of motherhood for advice, favorite recipes, or workout tips.
6. Breastfeeding: The app integrates online resources from WIC to support breastfeeding mothers.

This app is designed to be a supportive tool in your postpartum weight loss journey and overall well-being.