Week-by-week educational content, a symptom tracker, and a personal memory book — created by a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician to help you understand what's actually happening at every stage.
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Every article is reviewed and approved by Jim Edwards, MD, FACOG before publication. Content is created by him, contributed by guest clinicians, or collaboratively developed — but all of it reflects the same standard.
1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. Fern is designed with that reality in mind — not as an afterthought. Notifications stop immediately, records are preserved, and resources are offered when you're ready.
Reproductive health data is never sold, shared with insurers, or used for advertising. What you enter into Fern is yours — stored privately and never monetized.
Content doesn't just tell you what's happening — it explains the reasoning behind it. The same way a physician explains things in clinic, not a checklist written for mass consumption.
Week-by-week educational content and practical tools for the whole pregnancy — and beyond.
Created by Jim Edwards, MD. Every week explains the science behind what's happening — not just what, but why. Aligned with current ACOG and SMFM guidelines.
Weekly photos, milestone notes, and appointment records in a personal keepsake — exportable as a PDF you can keep or print.
Clear, calm guidance on when to call your provider versus when to wait. The same triage logic an MFM applies in clinic — not a panic-inducing list.
Your reproductive health data is never sold, never shared with employers or insurers. What you share with Fern stays with you.
Share weekly updates and milestones with a partner. They see what you choose to share — nothing more, and your data remains private.
A clear, searchable guide to what's safe to eat during pregnancy — evidence-based, not internet rumors — with real-world practical guidance.
Evidence-based articles on every stage of pregnancy — created by Jim Edwards, MD. No account, no paywall. Just trustworthy information, open to all.
1 in 4 pregnancies ends in loss. Fern is designed from the ground up with support for that reality — not added on after the fact.
When a loss occurs, all notifications stop immediately. Your records are preserved privately. Resources are offered when you're ready — not pushed on a timeline.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists are the subspecialty physicians called when pregnancies become complex. Jim Edwards, MD, FACOG practices full-time as an MFM physician — that clinical perspective, knowing what genuinely needs attention, is what makes Fern's guidance different from anything else available.
"I spent years watching patients come in terrified by things they'd read in pregnancy apps — anxiety driven by inaccurate information. Fern exists because expectant parents deserve better." — Jim Edwards, MD
Board-certified MFM (ABOG, 2019) · Fellow of ACOG · Duke MFM Fellowship · Duke OB/GYN Residency · UVA School of Medicine
Clinical specialty: gestational diabetes and high-risk obstetrics · 13+ peer-reviewed publications
Every recommendation reflects current ACOG and SMFM guidance, updated annually.
Patients make better decisions when they understand the reasoning. Fern doesn't just tell you what's happening — it explains the science.
Week-by-week guidance written to help you understand what's actually happening — not just feel reassured. Available now.