3 Ways A Tablet Can Help During Pregnancy
I usually find out I’m expecting by my morning sickness. My morning sickness is fierce and non stop. I am usually so sick I am unable to do much more than make it to the bathroom and lay in bed. It starts around 5 weeks and continues until…well that varies. Sometimes all throughout the pregnancy and sometimes around 20 weeks. I’m now at 11 weeks of my 6th pregnancy and battling the sickness for the 6th time.
I was given a Nextbook Tablet in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own.
During my time stuck in bed, I’ve found a new love for my tablet. My tablet has become my pregnancy helper. Here are 5 ways a tablet can help during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Tracking
It’s wonderful to have technology to keep track of where you are at in your pregnancy. I found an app that shows me exactly where I am at in my pregnancy, my doctor’s appointment and even lets me track babies movement (although I don’t need this yet). It’s so cool to be able to pull up pictures of what the baby looks like right now for my kids.

Distraction
By far the best use for my tablet is distracting myself (as best I can) from my morning sickness. I use Netflix, Hulu etc. and entertainment is at the touch of my finger. I like being able to be in any position I want (like say laying on the bathroom floor) and watching the latest television show. My tablet has also been great for pulling up something to distract my itty bitties when I’m in the middle of getting sick. Nothing is worse than having an audience. Putting on a movie real quick for my toddler to watch instead of worrying over mommy has been great.
Business
Having a tablet PC with the availability of Windows has been great for business purposes. Not having to sit at a PC or a laptop to make a receipt for my husband’s business or work on a blog post has also been extremely helpful. It’s great to be able to pull up stuff right from my laptop on my tablet and complete something that needs to get done.
Shopping
We all know one of the super fun things about being pregnant is shopping for the latest and greatest baby gear. Having shopping available on my tablet has been so convenient. I’m able to see what I’m browsing because my screen in the perfect size.
The tablet that has been saving me from going crazy, is the Nextbook 8″ Tablet 16GB Windows 8.1. The Nextbook 8.1 Tablet is great for personal and business use. With a 10.1 multi-touch screen and Quad-Core Intel Atom Processor you know you are going to get what you need, fast. The Nextbook features an actual Windows Operating System, so you have the power of a PC literally in the palm of your hand.

Nextbook 8″ comes with 16GB of internal storage, but includes the ability to add memory via microSD, so you aren’t limited like you are by other big name tablets. Connecting to Bluetooh and Wifi is easier than ever and don’t forget the front and back camera with microphone so you can chat with friends anywhere via Skype.
I was able to set up my Nextbook within seconds and was so impressed to see the desktop of my laptop right in front of me. All my accounts, emails, etc. were all waiting for me. I’m able to use apps as well as regular programs like Microsoft Office! It’s so helpful to have what you need on your computer right on a tablet. Another thing I thought was awesome was the price. You would think you would have to spend hundreds on something like the Nextbook…nope! When Nextbook launched it was on sale for $99. That’s a price that can’t be beat!
Nextbook 8″ comes with a free one year subscription for Office 365 Personal that includes 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage and 60 Skype world minutes per month. Nextbook can be purchased at Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart, and Nextbook USA.

NICE
for learning and emails
i would give it to my mom so that she can use it to keep in touch with her friends.
I would use it for my daily Internet activities – emailing, keeping in touch with friends, Email, etc.
I would give it to my Lovely wife who’s Android pad just crashed… she gave birth to our health baby boy right here at home… and it was not an easy journey… she deserves a little entertainment…
I would give it to my grandson for Christmas, he wants one!
I would giv this to my daughter who is going away to colledge she would love it.
I don’t have one ! Thank u!
I would use too look up recipes so on this would be for my sister she does not ahve one thanks
I use this to help supplement lessons for my soon-to-be first grader. There are alot of free and low cost apps to help with math and phonics.
I’d love one of those all-you-can-read magazine subscriptions; I’d finally be able to read my favorite ones by enlarging the on-screen type!
I would use it to enter Sweeps!
WELL since someone stole my sony pad it would have to take the place of that and i would use it for fun and entering your contests!!! and just surfing the net! and let my son use it for homework if needed
This would be great my laptop has seen it’s days..lol it’s like 15 years old. My son could use it too 🙂
I will give to my daughter to help with her school work.
I would use it to stay in touch with friends, emailing, checking news and more
I would give this to my husband to work on his PhD studies!
I would use this to read, send emails and surf the net.
I would use this to help my grand son in school
My son would use this for his homework/research assignments.
I would use it in my work search.
I would use it for work.
Reading, checking email
I have 5yr old twin grandsons with autism. They are so smart with tablets. They always want their mom and dad’s and mom or dad are usually on it already. I’d love to give this to them to help them learn even more ! Thank you for the chance to win this !!
Passing the time during my overnight shifts
I would look for sweepstakes on the internet
I would use mine to read blogs and my favorite websites.
I would use it for surfing the web,reading my email, playing games, reading and shopping. Thank you for an awesome Giveaway!
for email and games
I would use to to check email, play games, watch movies and listen to music.
I would use it for family socializing, school, and a little shopping.
I would use for email surfing and reading kiddos would love playing games
I would use this when I travel, reading and hobbies
I would use it to surf the net.
i would use it for social media and games while i’m traveling 🙂
I would use it for checking my email and watching movies.
I’d use it for reading and entering giveaways
I would use it to check my mail when traveling.
I would use it for work and socializing
Keeping shopping and to do lists and taking it to the stores with me.
Not quite sure what I would do with it-I’m pretty new to the computer age!
I would use it with my grandchildren every day.
EASY TO CARRY….SO MANY LISTS OF STUFF TO TAKE CARE OF FROM DOCTORS APPOINT, TO BUYING BOOTIES.
I would give them to my daughter for college.
“it” I would give IT to my daughter for college. LOL
I’d use it for general internet surfing, checking email, maybe playing a game.
I would use it for my daughter and take some of the learning apps that I have on my phone and family tablet for her so it would open up mine more!
I would use it to look at the interweb
My daughter is pregnant & Due May 31st she would be able to learn & shop on it for the baby.
I would use it for sending emails.
I would use it for watching movies,social networks,listening to music and entering giveaways
I would give it to my 14 year old son to use for school.
I’d use it for reading and social media.
I would use it in the kitchen to keep my recipes organized, and for reading ebooks on the go!
I would give this to my sister in law, who is about to have a baby May 19th. This would be great to keep her busy in the hospital and to keep her 3 year old busy while she is in the hospital. Such an awesome giveaway. Thank you an good luck everyone! 🙂
I would use this to check my emails and watch videos.
email and web surfing
I would use it to keep up with my kids and grandkids as they all live out of state.
I would give this to my son for school. He could use it for research and games most likely.
I would use it for educational apps for my 1st grader.
I would use this to check email / browse the web when on vacation!
I would use it for so many things. particularly helping my boys with homework.
I’d use it for classes.
I would use it for watching netflix, checking e-mail, and editing pictures on the go!
I would use it for reading books and checking email. I have been saving for a tablet to do just that. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would use the Nextbook to read and watch content, especially while I am waiting at one of my doctor’s appointments.
I would let my daughter use it
I want to win this for my son. He is graduating soon and this would be nice for college.
I would use it to check my email when traveling.
I would use it for checking my email, social media, and watching movies
To check email and facebook friends
i would use it for facebook
I would use it to check my email, check on different social networks, etc. on vacation, road trips, and visits to family and friends.
I would use it for surfing the web reading blogs on roadtrips for everything really!
I would use it to play games and read books.
I’d use it for surfing the web, shopping, netflix, and doing homework. It would basically replace my old laptop!
I would use it for surfing the web, reading and social media sites.
I’d use it to watch movies.
I would use it for everything, from taking notes at school, to browsing the net and having it beside me when cooking to follow recipes x
I would love to use this to watch movies and tv shows as well as keep tabs on my professional portfolio. Thanks for the chance!
I need something to sync it all on the go! I would use this as a savvy organizational tool to maintain our household!
I would use the Nextbook for playing word games, reading ebooks, other games, checking email and more.
I would use it for reading and take it with me to check mail when I travel
For Spring break it is a must to wear sunscreen to protect your skin.
I do alot of volunteer work and this would help me keep organized
i would use it to read
I would use it to read e-books. I do not have an e reader
I would use it for surfing the internet and email
I was just talking to my son who is the Navy last night about this. I would send it to him, as he loves to read and we could stay connected.
i would read books and surf the web with it i think.
I would use the tablet to browse the internet and watch Netflix.
I would use it for everything. Reading, finding recipes, pinterest.
I would use this for everyday fun and browsing and for educational apps for my daughter.
Keep up with family and friends.
I would use my Nextbook 8’’ Tablet to watch tv,play music and surf the net.
I Would give it to my Daugther to use while she is in College.
My 5 year old Grandson who is here daily loves my computer thus I’m in need of this for him to use. He’s a computer whiz and we could share it.
I’d use it to watch movies.
I would use it for everything–like shopping apps and reading ebooks. Thanks for the giveaway!
Used for quick research.
Keep my girlfriend from yelling at me.
I would use it as my new work computer. Mine is six years old.
I would use it for lots of things.
I would use it for a lot of things but I would love to stream movies and tv while I’m walking on my treadmill.
I would use it while I’m outside to catch up on things.
Keeping Track of My Movie Collection
My girls would use it for homework. They could do any research that they needed to do on it. Thank you!!
I would use it for relaxing after a long day at work!
I’d use it for Facebook, email and playing games.
I would gift it to my friend who cares for her husband who is homebound and it would help her by letting her enjoy all the quit time with reading, taking photos of her grandson, her flowers, etc.
I would use it to communicate on the Internet when I
am watching TV.
What would you use your Nextbook for?
i would say traveling
I would use it too read books too my Grand Baby Zoey and pin Recipes ,I love too cook , I would all so down load educational apps for Zoey. Thank you for the chance too win a wonderful a gift
A gift for my husband who is about to finish nursing school! =) He would love it!
I would use it for educational apps to play with my daughter.
School!
I would use it for my school work… and reading in my free time!
I’d probably use it to read since downloading ebooks is less of a hassle than hitting the library.
I would use it for reading
I’d use it with my younger son
I would use it for learning apps for my little grandson. Would be great!
I’d use it for playing games, work, email and facebook.
Would use it to help my children with learning from home. The both need the extra help and with this I could install all the learning apps which I cannot do on m old desktop computer.
I’d shop and pin and post
I would use the netbook for playing video games
I use it to read and my children would play games.
I would use it to do my reading
i’d use it for documenting my life and reading. what a neat piece of tech.
I’d name it Stephanie and take it to the beach where we’d play volleyball and then have lunch from our cooler but the sandwiches have probably gotten soggy because the ice was melting but it’d be cool cuz we packed some chips and just eat those.
Id use mine for games, blog reading and helping the kids with their homework.
I would use mine for work and play.
For my son away at school!!!
keep up with friends and family
FOR A GIFT
I would use the notebook for social networking and for shopping and selling online.
I would use mine to read.
I would give it to my grandaughter in Alabama-Their computer died and she would use it for school.
I would use it to read and to check email.
I would use it to check my email and social media sites.
I would use it for Internet searches, e-mails, and e-books.
I would use it to keep updated with my social media.
I would use it for reading and Netflix
I would probably use the netbook to play games and twitter.
I’m currently taking business classes so I would use it to study and list things online to build my savings.
I’d use it to read! 🙂
I’m not sure what I’d use it for. I’d have my grandkids show me. They say they are neat and I’d like one.
I would use this to play games, read, and browse the internet. I would also use it to watch movies on long trips.
I would use it for recipes and cooking.
I would use the nextbook for my relaxation time when the kiddos are asleep. I’d probably watch netflix and get on facebook with it .
I would use my Nextbook for work!
I’d use it to keep up with the kids & grandkids on facebook!
I have an autistic son that uses the IPad for learning games and other things. he dropped it and it will no longer stay connected to the WiFi. So I would use it for him.
Stay connected while on the road and while blogging.
I’d download apps for the kids and use it to watch netflix and check emails.
I would use it to check my email and for research!
I’s use mine for email, books and watching movies.
Use it when I could not be on my computer. Check email, etc
I’d use it for playing games, checking email and Facebook
Email and social networking!!
I’d check my email every day on it.
I’d use it for long road trips and to watch shows in my bed when I’m wide awake and the hubs is sleeping. 🙂
I would use this for my email.
I would use it for reading and to check my email.
I’d use it for work.
I would use this for my email and for ebooks while I’m traveling.
I would use it as a learning tool for my kids.
i would use it for email
I would use it to play games with my grandson on.
I would use it for on the go work and for reading.
I would give this to my daughter in college. I know she would find a lot of ways to use it!
I would use this to check my email and the internet.
I’d use it to check Facebook and play games
I would use the Nextbook for reading books.
I would definitely use this to stay connected when I travel (and I travel a lot!).
I will use it for Facebook and email
email.
I would give it to my stepdaughter – they get extra credit for playing meth & science games through the school’s website. Thanks!
MATH! MATH! NOT METH!
MIddle of the night researching while nursing!
I would use nextbook for emails, reading, and taking thousands of pictures of my baby girl 😉
I would use it to binge watch netflix shows!
I would use it to keep in touch on the go.
It would be for me to use while I’m traveling.
I would use it to store pics and video of my family, email, games, movies, keep up with social media and read my favorite blogs 🙂
I would update my Day One journal app from it and keep my kiddos quiet when needed!
I would use it to read my emails, take notes, watch movies and use it on social media.
This would be a perfect method to keep me connected while traveling…but I would use it for email, games and ,of course, reading. 🙂 Thank you.
If I won, I would use the Nextbook for:
1) Email
2) Surfing the internet
3) Skyping with out of state family members
I would check my internet and watch some shows.
I would use it for social networking!
I would use the nextbook to play games and look for houses.
I would use it for checking and sending emails, checking the news, playing games & even reading a book.
I would use it mostly for watching videos and reading.
I’m recovering from surgery, so I’d use the Nextbook to keep me from going stir crazy!
I would let me eldest use it for school.
I would use it to watch videos at the gym!
I would use it for my social media accounts
i would read a lot of books
I would use it to read and when I go to camp to check my emails.
I’d use it while on the go for email and blog reading!
I would use it searching for recipes and reading blogs, thanks!
It would be great to use instead of lugging around my bulky laptop.
I’d use it for looking up recipes in the kitchen!
If I won, I would give it to my mom so she could keep in touch with her grandkids and great grandson that live out of state!
I would give this to my mother in law! My daughter dropped her’s and broke the screen! This would be a perfect I’m sorry replacement!
I’d use it for reading.
I’d give it to my mom. She just about bedridden, and this way she could keep up with her email. She can’t sit at the desk any more.
I would use it for social networking and checking emails. I would also let my son use it from time to time.
Janel — please replace my tweet with this correct link. For some reason the first link in the rafflecopter said ‘page doesn’t exist’.
https://twitter.com/rusthawk/status/584044331285217280
thanks!
I would use it for following recipe tutorials when I cook.
I would use it for cooking and browsing the internet
I’d use this for recipe collecting and email.
thank you
I would use it for work and my daughter may use it too.
I would definitely use it to do my searches for things. I also would use it to look at ebay, amazon, yes I enjoy surfing the sites to look for things that I can get cheaper than at the store.
I would use it for surfing the net, letting my son playing educational games, and possibly for my photography business.
I would love to use it for recipes, budgeting, and when we are in the car traveling!
I would use it for email and social networking.
I would use it to watch videos, research recipes and for ebay.
I would use it for finding new recipes. I love to cook
I would use it for school .
I would give to my dad, he needs something better to get on the internet.
I would use it to help me with looking at sites for coupons and read the news and look for articles for school assignments!
Would use it for shopping and looking up important information.
I would use it for social networking and email.
I would give this to my daughter for school work and of course she would have to share so I can keep up with social media 🙂
I would use it for e-mail and entertainment.
I would love to use this to find recipes online, check emails, watch videos, and listen to music.
I would use it to watch videos.
I would use the nextbook for educational apps for the kids and for working when I’m out.
i would use it for my school.
I would use it to stay connected on the go. It would be a great help when I’m running business errands
I would use it for reading my favorite blogs–
ad also for reading my online websites!!
Thanks!!
I would use it for work and for my kids.
This would be great for educational apps!
Would use for researching recipes and educational games
I would use it for work (since I teach Computer Technology) for my notes as well as for my hobby of reading.
I would use it for email and social networking.
I would give it to my son. He would use it for school