Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you want to know about your AI doula
Clear answers about your AI doula, clinical boundaries, pricing, postpartum support, and how your support circle works.
Safety and Medical Boundaries
Know when your AI doula is enough and when to contact your care team right away.
Is BellyPal a replacement for my doctor or midwife?+
No. Your AI doula provides evidence-informed support and organization, but she does not replace professional clinical care.
Is BellyPal a real doula?+
BellyPal is an AI-powered doula. She has full context of your pregnancy week, your symptoms, your emotional state, and your focus areas. She is not a licensed human doula, and she is not a replacement for clinical care.
What should I do in an emergency?+
If you believe you are having a medical emergency, call 911 immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
Can BellyPal help me decide whether symptoms are urgent?+
Your AI doula can help you think through next steps, but urgent symptom decisions should always be confirmed with your healthcare team.
Product and Experience
How your AI doula supports you between appointments, especially when stress spikes.
How often does my AI doula check in?+
Your AI doula checks in multiple times each day during pregnancy and postpartum, and you can text anytime for fast 24/7 support.
Do I need to open an app constantly?+
No. Your AI doula communicates by text message. Check-ins come to you and you can reply whenever you want — no app required.
What kind of guidance does BellyPal provide?+
Your AI doula provides week-aware guidance, emotional reassurance, and practical next steps tailored to exactly where you are in your pregnancy or postpartum journey.
Support Circle and Family Privacy
How your AI doula guides your partner and family on your terms.
Can I include my partner or family?+
Yes. You can invite partner or family members into your support circle. Your AI doula will send each of them role-specific guidance on how to support you.
What kind of guidance do supporters receive?+
Each supporter receives guidance tailored to their role (partner, parent, friend, etc.), your current pregnancy or postpartum week, and a schedule they choose — daily, weekly, or biweekly.
Do support circle members see everything?+
You control what your support circle sees. Sensitive details are only shared based on your comfort and the permissions you set.
Can I change who is in my support circle later?+
Yes. You can update your support circle as your needs and preferences evolve.
Pricing and Billing
Straight answers about plans, billing, and cancellation.
How much does BellyPal cost?+
Solo is $15/month and Together is $22/month. We also offer full-pregnancy prepaid options: Solo $120 and Together $176.
Can I cancel any time?+
Yes. You can cancel your subscription any time.
Do you offer annual plans?+
We currently offer monthly billing and full-pregnancy prepaid plans, with clear savings shown on the pricing page.
Postpartum Support
How your AI doula continues supporting you after delivery.
Does BellyPal support me after birth?+
Yes. Your AI doula transitions with you into postpartum — adapting check-ins for recovery, feeding, emotions, and your changing body.
Can my partner still be involved postpartum?+
Yes. Your AI doula continues sending your support circle postpartum-specific guidance on how to help during the fourth trimester.
Do you have separate postpartum pricing?+
Public checkout currently offers pregnancy plans (Solo and Together) that include postpartum support. If standalone postpartum pricing launches, it will be posted on the pricing page.
You do not have to carry this alone.
Start now and feel the difference of an AI doula that checks in first, answers fast, supports you through postpartum, and guides your circle on how to help.