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Agile project management methodology was used, followed by \u201cuser acceptance testing.\u201d During phase 4, a second round of individual interviews was undertaken with HCCs and HPs. The same qualitative methods outlined in phase 2 were used.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n In phase 2, individual and didactic interviews were undertaken with HCCs (n=2) and HPs (n=6). Two overarching themes encompassing recommendations for app development emerged: (1) functionality and (2) individualized care. SugarMumma was created in phase 3. Phase 4 involved a second round of individual interviews with HCCs (n=1) and HPs (n=5), resulting in the final theme (3) future directions.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n With increasing numbers of people using smartphones, mobile health apps can help manage chronic conditions such as GDM. SugarMumma was designed following extensive stakeholder input. 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