Pregnancy Predictions: Fitness Trackers Give Women Early Warning Signs

In a growing trend, women in the UK are using their fitness trackers to detect early signs of pregnancy, often before taking a positive test. According to reports, hundreds of women have shared their experiences online, citing their Oura rings and other fitness trackers as predictors of pregnancy. The devices, which monitor heart rate, body temperature, and other vital signs, can pick up on subtle changes in a woman's body that may indicate pregnancy.

Fitness trackers are giving women a new way to detect early signs of pregnancy, often before they even take a positive test.

One woman, Ravika, a 34-year-old solicitor from the West Midlands, reported that her Oura ring flagged her poor health score, elevated heart rate, and dropped heart rate variability before she even knew she was pregnant. Her experience is not an isolated one, as many women are finding comfort in the data provided by their fitness trackers. The Oura ring, in particular, has gained popularity among women trying to conceive, thanks to its ability to monitor body temperature, a key sign of pregnancy.

As the use of fitness trackers continues to surge in the UK, with 36% of British adults owning and using a device in January 2026, it is likely that more women will turn to these devices for early signs of pregnancy. This trend raises questions about the role of technology in reproductive health and the potential for fitness trackers to become a valuable tool for women trying to conceive.