Data Sources & Attribution

About Our Data Sources

ProbaBaby strives to use reliable, evidence-based sources for all health and developmental information. Below we list the primary sources and organizations whose published data informs our app's features.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any of these organizations.

Vaccination Data Sources

Vaccination schedule and regulatory data is compiled from the following sources:

• World Health Organization (WHO): Global vaccination position papers and recommended immunization schedules.
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): U.S. immunization schedule and vaccine information.
• European Medicines Agency (EMA): EU vaccine regulatory approvals.
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): U.S. vaccine regulatory approvals.
• National immunization programs: Country-specific schedule data from published national health authority guidelines.

Growth & Development Sources

Growth tracking and developmental milestone data is based on:

• WHO Child Growth Standards (2006): Growth reference data for children 0-5 years.
• WHO Multicentre Growth Reference Study (MGRS): Underlying study data.
• CDC Developmental Milestones: General milestone guidelines.
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Published developmental guidelines.

Maternal Health Sources

Postpartum care and mental health screening data is based on:

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): Postpartum care guidelines and warning sign criteria.
• Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS): Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., & Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782-786.

Genetic & Prediction Sources

Genetic trait predictions are based on published research:

• Mendelian inheritance patterns and Punnett square probability calculations
• Eye color genetics research including Sturm & Larsson (2009) and population allele frequency data
• AI image generation powered by Google Gemini API

Emergency & Support Data

Emergency contact and support resource data is sourced from:

• Emergency contact numbers sourced from publicly available government directories and international databases
• Crisis hotline information from national mental health organizations
• Support resources compiled from public health authority records and community organizations

Data Currency & Updates

We periodically review and update our data sources. However, medical guidelines, vaccination schedules, and emergency contacts can change at any time. The "last reviewed" dates shown within specific features indicate when we last verified that data.

If you notice outdated or incorrect information, please contact us at support@proba.baby.

Report Data Issues

Help us keep our data accurate. If you notice outdated or incorrect information in any of our data sources, please let us know at support@proba.baby.