Peanut

You moved for your partner's job. You're on maternity leave. Your friends without kids don't understand why you cried about a onesie. You need mom friends. Peanut exists for exactly this moment.

Swipe-based matching (yes, like dating apps) connects you with other women nearby who are in the same stage: trying to conceive, pregnant, new mom, toddler parent, or going through menopause. Match, chat, meet up for coffee or a park playdate.

Beyond matching: group conversations organized by topic, Q&A threads where you can ask anonymous questions, virtual and in-person events, and expert-led content. 5M+ members.

Free core features cover matching, messaging, and group access. Peanut+ subscription adds premium features.

This isn't a parenting advice app. It's a social network. The value is human connection with people who understand your specific situation right now. The 3am "is anyone else awake with a teething baby" posts hit different when someone responds in real time.

Compared to Facebook groups (free, massive), Peanut is curated and location-based. No algorithm burying your post. No anti-vaxxers in your feed unless you seek them out. Compared to Flo community features, Peanut is a standalone social platform, not a bolt-on to a tracking app.

The limitation: it's as good as the user base in your area. In major cities, plenty of matches. In rural areas, you might swipe through everyone in a week. Check it out - it's free to try.