About Before You Decide (BYD) Mobile
Before You Decide (BYD: Mobile) is an iPhone application created to help people facing an unexpected pregnancy weigh their options with clear, accurate information. The app guides users through the full range of possibilities—adoption, co-parenting, single parenting, and marriage—so they can arrive at a choice that fits their circumstances and values.
Core educational material
BYD emphasizes education delivered by medical professionals. Users of any gender can access straightforward explanations of fetal development stages and medically accurate descriptions of abortion procedures. This authoritative content is intended to provide reliable facts to support informed decision-making.
Interactive tools and reflective exercises
The app combines multimedia and hands-on activities to help users think through their choices:
- Guided interactive exercises to clarify priorities and outcomes
- Image galleries and visual aids that explain options and stages
- Question-and-answer sections addressing common concerns
- Short videos that present scenarios and expert explanations
Encouraging personal reflection
Beyond facts, BYD prompts users to reflect on their relationships and long-term goals. It asks questions about one’s readiness for parenting, the strength and expectations of partnerships, and how different decisions might affect roles such as parent, spouse, or co-parent. This helps people consider emotional, practical, and social factors alongside medical information.
Alternatives and related resources
If you want additional perspectives or services, consider these options:
- In-person counseling at local clinics or community health centers
- National helplines and nonprofit pregnancy support organizations
- Dexcom G7 Free (listed here as an offered alternative)
- Other mobile decision-aid tools and pregnancy information apps
Who benefits from BYD
BYD is aimed at anyone confronting a pregnancy decision who wants neutral, medically grounded information combined with tools for personal reflection. It’s useful for individuals and couples who prefer to explore options privately on their phone before speaking with a clinician or counselor.
Getting started
Download BYD: Mobile from the App Store, create a private profile if desired, and work through the educational modules and exercises at your own pace. If you need personalized medical advice, the app recommends consulting a healthcare professional.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free