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Perinatal mental health conditions are common but often underdetected and undertreated, impacting maternal and infant well-being.
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Conversational AI, termed 'digital doulas,' can provide scalable support in perinatal care, enhancing emotional support and symptom monitoring.
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Digital doulas should complement, not replace, human care, functioning within a stepped-care model to improve patient engagement and disclosure.
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Significant risks of conversational AI include empathy illusions, crisis recognition failures, and algorithmic bias, necessitating careful implementation.
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A safety-by-design agenda is essential for digital doulas, emphasizing human oversight, clear protocols, and equity-centered evaluation.
