Oath Care recently announced the first and only doctor-endorsed community platform for parents, providing a crucial lifeline for families navigating the intricate maze of modern parenthood. The pioneering platform boasts the inclusion of ParentGPT, bridging the AI gap in underserved communities, offering timely, transparent, and expert-validated guidance, regardless of socio-economic status.
Led by Dr. Michelle Stephens, a prominent figure in early childhood stress research, and Camilla Hermann, the innovative mind behind the Ebola contact tracing app, Oath Care is addressing a silent yet growing epidemic: parental stress.
The Oath Care app groups parents with peers and specific health experts tailored to their stage in the parenting journey. In this environment, a mother seeking advice on breastfeeding, for instance, might find insights from a lactation consultant, a sleep specialist, and a therapist, supplemented by personal experiences shared by community members. This creates a comprehensive support system, recreating the “village” experience that modern parents often lack.
Central to Oath Care is ParentGPT, a pioneering AI tool powered by ChatGPT that dynamically responds to the diverse needs of parents. It redefines what counts as meaningful health data to incorporate daily dialogues and shared experiences among parents, offering localized, real-time guidance. Seamlessly integrated with Oath Care's newly launched stress-check tool, ParentGPT provides a wealth of resources and advice, covering everything from financial support options like WIC to early childhood developmental milestones.
"Drawing from my firsthand experiences on the frontlines of crisis response, I understand the critical need for accessible healthcare more than ever," remarked co-founder Camilla Hermann. "With Oath Care, we're breaking down digital barriers, ensuring that every parent, regardless of their socio-economic background, has access to steadfast support and expert guidance. Our goal is a future where every family not only survives, but thrives."
ParentGPT distinguishes itself with a solid foundation built on credible data from three-dozen sources prestigious institutions such as the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), offering accurate and trustworthy advice through real-time data integration in AI responses. Adding to its reliability, the platform fosters an interactive, supervised community atmosphere where users can transparently trace the source of each AI response and, if they desire further assurance, can effortlessly request a second opinion. This unique feature facilitates connections to a vibrant Oath Care community where medical experts and seasoned parents are at hand to provide both insightful and anecdotal guidance, thereby empowering parents to make well-informed decisions.
At this critical juncture, the launch of Oath Care couldn't be more timely. An August 2023 study by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) spotlighted the critical necessity for robust support, as alarming statistics reveal suicide as the leading cause of death among new mothers. This concerning backdrop, paired with the FDA’s recent approval of the inaugural pill to address postpartum depression, foregrounds the vital, community-centric support Oath Care aspires to cultivate.
Leveraging AI, Oath Care is rapidly establishing itself as a leading real-time research tool. Its AI-driven insights delve deep into the nuances of modern parenting, spotlighting issues like the heightened feelings of isolation among new mothers, stark gender disparities in childcare responsibilities, and emerging trends such as the growing reliance on SSRIs among parents. This groundbreaking approach is not only redefining standards in parental research but also illuminating potential solutions. The company’s "State of Parental Stress" study, enriched by these AI insights, present a detailed perspective on the actual challenges parents face.
"We know from research that stress in the early years can lead to serious health problems later on. That's why at Oath Care, we're knitting together technology, expert and community wisdom to foster a generation that's not only healthier but also nurtures happiness and mutual support from the get-go," said Dr. Michelle Stephens, Chief Nursing Officer and Co-founder of Oath Care.
As Oath Care charts an impressive course with a remarkable 260% growth within just six months, its strategic alliances with renowned entities like Happiest Baby and Tiny Organics underscore its efficacy. These collaborations promise to alleviate the financial pressures many families face today, with beta testers reporting a 70% improvement in mental health and a 93% diminished sense of isolation.
Members are prompted to opt for a $5 monthly or $48 annual subscription after making 2 community posts or to access exclusive benefits and discounts, while activities like reading, commenting, using ParentGPT, and the stress check-in tool remain freely accessible. To learn more, please visit www.oathcare.com, and join us in heralding a new era of nurtured, supported, and empowered families.
About Oath Care
Oath Care is a judgment-free parenting app designed to reduce stress in parents by providing instant, AI-powered answers to every parenthood question, personalized guidance from medical experts and parent-to-parent support in a safe, moderated online community. Oath provides affordable access to a wide-range of specialists including doctors, nurses, doulas, lactation consultants, mental health therapists, sleep coaches, pelvic floor physiotherapists and more for only $5 a month or $48 annual subscription. Oath was launched in 2019 by co-founders Camilla Hermann and Dr. Michelle Stephens in San Francisco. The company has raised $8 million in funding with most recent round led by OMERS Ventures. Notable investors include Christina Farr, Michael Yang and former CMO of Discord Eros Resmini. To learn more, visit www.oathcare.com, and follow them on Instagram @oathcare and on LinkedIn @OathCare.
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