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1. GentleMonths is educational, not clinical
The content we publish — quiz reports, emails, courses, videos, the Mila AI companion, community posts — is intended for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for the professional judgement of a qualified paediatrician, family physician, lactation consultant, sleep consultant, mental-health professional, or any other licensed healthcare provider.
Individual babies and individual parents differ in ways that no generalised content can fully account for. Nothing on GentleMonths constitutes the practice of medicine, nursing, lactation consulting, psychology, or any other licensed profession, and no doctor-patient, therapist-client, or lactation-consultant-client relationship is created by your use of the Service.
2. Always consult your paediatrician
Please consult your baby’s paediatrician, health visitor, or another qualified healthcare professional:
- before you act on any specific recommendation in our content, if you are uncertain whether it fits your baby;
- if your baby has a known medical condition, was born preterm, or has received any medical recommendation that conflicts with general guidance;
- if your baby’s feeding, weight, sleep, breathing, development, or behaviour changes in a way that worries you;
- before starting, stopping, or changing any medication, supplement, or therapeutic intervention;
- before making decisions about breastfeeding, formula feeding, or introducing solids, especially if there is a family history of allergies or any medical concern.
3. Warning signs that need urgent professional attention
This list is not exhaustive, but seek immediate medical evaluation if you observe any of the following:
- difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, grunting, or bluish skin;
- unresponsiveness, floppiness, or an unusually drowsy state you cannot rouse easily;
- seizure activity of any kind;
- a fever in a baby under 3 months old;
- persistent vomiting, refusal to feed, or signs of dehydration;
- a rash that does not blanch when pressed;
- any head injury;
- concerns about self-harm, thoughts of harming your baby, or postpartum depression — please reach out to a mental-health professional, a crisis line, or your GP today.
4. Mila is an AI, not a clinician
Mila is the AI persona through which GentleMonths delivers personalised guidance. Mila is built on large language models operated by Anthropic, PBC. Mila is not a person, is not licensed, and cannot diagnose, treat, or monitor a medical condition.
AI systems can sometimes produce responses that are inaccurate, outdated, biased, or unsuitable for your specific situation. Mila is designed with conservative safety guardrails, but those guardrails are not infallible. Always use your own judgement, and please verify important information with a qualified professional before acting on it.
We transparently disclose Mila’s AI nature throughout the Service, in line with U.S. Federal Trade Commission guidance on AI disclosures and Article 50 of the EU AI Act. See the About Mila page for more detail.
5. References to research and authorities
We frequently reference research from authorities such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the World Health Organization (WHO), the UK National Health Service (NHS), the Cochrane Library, and peer-reviewed journals. These references are provided to help you evaluate the evidence base behind our suggestions. They are not endorsements of GentleMonths by those authorities, and the authorities’ own recommendations take precedence over anything you read here.
6. Specific topic notes
6.1 Sleep
Follow the safe-sleep guidelines of the AAP and your local public health authority (for example, the ABCs: Alone, Back, in a Crib). Our guidance on sleep routines, schedules, and environments does not replace these foundational safe-sleep rules.
6.2 Feeding and allergens
Decisions about breastfeeding, formula feeding, and solids should be made with your paediatrician, especially for preterm infants, infants with reflux or growth concerns, or families with a history of food allergies. Follow your country’s official allergen introduction guidance and seek advice before introducing any food you are uncertain about.
6.3 Development and milestones
Developmental “milestones” are statistical norms, not personal targets. If you have concerns about your baby’s development, share them with your paediatrician or a developmental specialist — early evaluation is a good thing, not a cause for alarm.
6.4 Mental health of parents
Perinatal and postpartum mental health matters. If you are experiencing persistent low mood, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or anything you would describe as “not yourself”, please talk to a qualified professional. Free crisis lines are available in most countries. In the US you can call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline); in the UK, call Samaritans on 116 123.
7. Outcomes and expectations
We cannot guarantee any particular outcome from following our content — for example, that your baby will sleep through the night, wean successfully, or reach any milestone at a specific time. Every baby is different, and parenting involves many factors outside our control or yours. Testimonials and case studies reflect individual experiences and do not guarantee that you will have the same result.
8. Acknowledgement
By using the Service, you confirm that you have read and understood this Medical Disclaimer, and that you accept full responsibility for the decisions you make about your baby’s care. When in doubt, pause, breathe, and call your paediatrician — you will never be judged for asking.
9. Contact
If something in our content seems medically incorrect or potentially unsafe, please tell us right away at [email protected]. We investigate every report and correct content promptly where warranted.