New research reveals doctors aren't the only way people are getting their pregnancy and fertility information anymore

Having the internet at our fingertips has become a luxury a lot of us can't live without, and for plenty of mums and dads it's an essential part of starting a family.

When it comes to information about pregnancy and conception, it's easy enough to whip out your phone and google something, and that's what a lot of people are doing.

Turns out 40 per cent of parents of children aged 12 and under got most of their information about conception and pregnancy from websites and apps, according to new research.

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This made it the second most popular source of information for parents in that age group behind their GP.

The findings were revealed in research conducted for the 9honey and Elevit Parenting survey, showing that instant access is a priority for many.

The survey provides a snapshot of the issues facing Aussie parents and found information sources used by parents had shifted in recent years.

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While GPs remain the main source of information for would-be and new parents of all ages, the internet has become an increasingly popular source, especially among parents of children under the age of 12.

Forty per cent of parents of children under the age of 12 said they turned to the internet and apps.

This compared with 32 per cent of parents of teens aged 13 to 17, and just eight per cent of parents whose children were aged 18 and over.

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This could also be due to the fact basically everyone has a smartphone – and the rise in apps. Anyone who's been pregnant in recent years knows there's an app for tracking everything, from what size object your baby is the same as this week to milestones and even when your baby will hit their developmental leaps.

Meanwhile, 42 per cent of parents of children aged 12 and under and 39 per cent of parents of children aged over 18 had gleaned most of their information from a GP.

Prenatal classes was the main source of information for 20 per cent of parents whose children were aged 12 and under, 15 per per cent of parents of teens and 16 per cent of parents of adults.

Midwives/the hospital were the main sources of information for 13 per cent of parents surveyed and was most popular with parents whose children were 12 or under, accounting for 13 per cent.

It was less popular among parents of teens (19 per cent) and children aged 18 and over (19 per cent).

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