Important

Latchly is a journal,
not a doctor.

This is the most important page on our website. Please read it, especially the parts about when to stop tracking and start calling someone.

If you take one thing from this page

Latchly helps you remember things. It does not diagnose, treat, or manage any medical condition. If something feels wrong with you or your baby, call a healthcare provider or a lactation consultant. Don't wait for the app to tell you it's okay.

Not a medical device

Latchly is a personal tracking journal. It has not been evaluated by the FDA, MHRA, CE, or any equivalent regulator. Nothing in the app — including the charts, suggested ranges, cluster-feed tips, or mood reflections — should be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Only a qualified professional who can actually see you and your baby can do those things. The people who should be on your speed dial are:

When to stop the app and make a call

These are situations where tracking isn't the right next step. Please call a healthcare provider immediately if any of these apply:

BabyFewer than 6 wet diapers in 24 hours after day 5, lethargy, refusing to feed, a fever under 3 months, or you're worried something isn't right.
WeightYour baby has not regained their birth weight by day 14, or is losing weight after the first week.
Your bodyFever, chills, a red hot patch on your breast, severe pain, or a hard lump that doesn't move with feeds.
Your mindThoughts of harming yourself or your baby, feeling unable to care for your baby, or sadness that won't lift after two weeks.

Emergency resources

United States — if you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). Postpartum Support International helpline: 1-800-944-4773, text "HELP" to 800-944-4773.

United Kingdom — Samaritans: 116 123. PANDAS Foundation: 0808 1961 776.

Anywhere else — call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. findahelpline.com lists free confidential support in most countries.

Lactation-specific support

Breastfeeding questions almost always benefit from a live human who can observe a latch. Good resources:

About the content in our app and blog

We do our best to base every article, tip, and in-app guidance on peer-reviewed research and guidance from bodies like the AAP, WHO, and ABM. We cite sources in the blog where applicable. But medicine changes, every body is different, and no article can replace a provider who knows you.

If you spot something that looks wrong or outdated, email us at hello@latchly.app. We will review and correct.

You are not alone.

Reaching out for help is the bravest thing you can do in this season. It is also the right thing. We are rooting for you.