diff --git a/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.module.ts b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.module.ts
index 559f214..23d0a9d 100644
--- a/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.module.ts
+++ b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.module.ts
@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ import { ContextManager } from './context/context-manager';
 import { MedicalSafetyService } from './safety/medical-safety.service';
 import { ResponseModerationService } from './safety/response-moderation.service';
 import { AISafetyService } from './safety/ai-safety.service';
+import { AIRateLimitService } from './safety/ai-rate-limit.service';
 import { MultiLanguageService } from './localization/multilanguage.service';
 import { ConversationMemoryService } from './memory/conversation-memory.service';
 import { EmbeddingsService } from './embeddings/embeddings.service';
@@ -32,10 +33,11 @@ import {
     MedicalSafetyService,
     ResponseModerationService,
     AISafetyService,
+    AIRateLimitService,
     MultiLanguageService,
     ConversationMemoryService,
     EmbeddingsService,
   ],
-  exports: [AIService, AISafetyService],
+  exports: [AIService, AISafetyService, AIRateLimitService],
 })
 export class AIModule {}
diff --git a/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.service.ts b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.service.ts
index 29f2c69..ef47da5 100644
--- a/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.service.ts
+++ b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/ai.service.ts
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ import { ContextManager } from './context/context-manager';
 import { MedicalSafetyService } from './safety/medical-safety.service';
 import { ResponseModerationService } from './safety/response-moderation.service';
 import { AISafetyService } from './safety/ai-safety.service';
+import { AIRateLimitService } from './safety/ai-rate-limit.service';
 import {
   MultiLanguageService,
   SupportedLanguage,
@@ -83,6 +84,7 @@ export class AIService {
     private medicalSafetyService: MedicalSafetyService,
     private responseModerationService: ResponseModerationService,
     private aiSafetyService: AISafetyService,
+    private aiRateLimitService: AIRateLimitService,
     private multiLanguageService: MultiLanguageService,
     private conversationMemoryService: ConversationMemoryService,
     private embeddingsService: EmbeddingsService,
@@ -173,7 +175,21 @@ export class AIService {
     }
 
     try {
-      // Sanitize input and check for prompt injection FIRST
+      // Check rate limit FIRST (TODO: Get isPremium from user entity)
+      const isPremium = false; // TODO: Fetch from user.subscriptionTier === 'premium'
+      const rateLimitCheck = await this.aiRateLimitService.checkRateLimit(
+        userId,
+        isPremium,
+      );
+
+      if (!rateLimitCheck.allowed) {
+        throw new BadRequestException(
+          rateLimitCheck.reason ||
+            `Rate limit exceeded. ${rateLimitCheck.remaining || 0} queries remaining.`,
+        );
+      }
+
+      // Sanitize input and check for prompt injection
       const sanitizedMessage = this.sanitizeInput(chatDto.message, userId);
 
       // Detect language if not provided
@@ -446,6 +462,14 @@ export class AIService {
       // Save conversation
       await this.conversationRepository.save(conversation);
 
+      // Increment rate limit counter and track query for suspicious patterns
+      await this.aiRateLimitService.incrementCounter(userId);
+      await this.aiRateLimitService.trackQuery(
+        userId,
+        sanitizedMessage,
+        comprehensiveSafetyCheck.trigger,
+      );
+
       // Store embeddings for new messages (async, non-blocking)
       const userMessageIndex = conversation.messages.length - 2; // User message
       const assistantMessageIndex = conversation.messages.length - 1; // Assistant message
diff --git a/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/safety/ai-rate-limit.service.ts b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/safety/ai-rate-limit.service.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..d1949ab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/safety/ai-rate-limit.service.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,352 @@
+import { Injectable, Logger } from '@nestjs/common';
+import { CacheService } from '../../../common/services/cache.service';
+
+export interface RateLimitCheck {
+  allowed: boolean;
+  remaining?: number;
+  resetAt?: Date;
+  reason?: string;
+}
+
+export interface SuspiciousActivity {
+  userId: string;
+  pattern: string;
+  count: number;
+  firstOccurrence: Date;
+  lastOccurrence: Date;
+}
+
+@Injectable()
+export class AIRateLimitService {
+  private readonly logger = new Logger(AIRateLimitService.name);
+
+  // Rate limit tiers
+  private readonly FREE_TIER_DAILY_LIMIT = 10;
+  private readonly PREMIUM_TIER_DAILY_LIMIT = 200; // Fair use
+  private readonly SUSPICIOUS_HOURLY_LIMIT = 1; // When flagged
+
+  constructor(private cacheService: CacheService) {}
+
+  /**
+   * Check if user can make an AI query
+   */
+  async checkRateLimit(
+    userId: string,
+    isPremium: boolean = false,
+  ): Promise<RateLimitCheck> {
+    // Check if user is under temporary restriction
+    const isRestricted = await this.isTemporarilyRestricted(userId);
+    if (isRestricted) {
+      const restrictionInfo = await this.getRestrictionInfo(userId);
+      return {
+        allowed: false,
+        resetAt: restrictionInfo.expiresAt,
+        reason: 'Account temporarily restricted due to suspicious activity',
+      };
+    }
+
+    // Check daily limit
+    const dailyKey = `ai:ratelimit:${userId}:daily:${this.getTodayKey()}`;
+    const dailyCount = await this.cacheService.get<number>(dailyKey);
+    const currentCount = dailyCount || 0;
+
+    const dailyLimit = isPremium
+      ? this.PREMIUM_TIER_DAILY_LIMIT
+      : this.FREE_TIER_DAILY_LIMIT;
+
+    if (currentCount >= dailyLimit) {
+      const resetAt = this.getTomorrowMidnight();
+      return {
+        allowed: false,
+        remaining: 0,
+        resetAt,
+        reason: `Daily limit of ${dailyLimit} queries reached`,
+      };
+    }
+
+    return {
+      allowed: true,
+      remaining: dailyLimit - currentCount,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Increment rate limit counter
+   */
+  async incrementCounter(userId: string): Promise<void> {
+    const dailyKey = `ai:ratelimit:${userId}:daily:${this.getTodayKey()}`;
+    const ttl = this.getSecondsUntilMidnight();
+
+    const currentCount = (await this.cacheService.get<number>(dailyKey)) || 0;
+    await this.cacheService.set(dailyKey, currentCount + 1, ttl);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Track query for suspicious pattern detection
+   */
+  async trackQuery(
+    userId: string,
+    query: string,
+    trigger?: string,
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    // Track same question repetition
+    const queryHash = this.hashQuery(query);
+    const hourKey = `ai:pattern:${userId}:query:${queryHash}:${this.getCurrentHourKey()}`;
+
+    const hourCount = (await this.cacheService.get<number>(hourKey)) || 0;
+    await this.cacheService.set(hourKey, hourCount + 1, 3600); // 1 hour TTL
+
+    // Check for suspicious repetition (same query >3 times in 1 hour)
+    if (hourCount + 1 > 3) {
+      await this.flagSuspiciousActivity(
+        userId,
+        'repeated_query',
+        hourCount + 1,
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Track emergency/crisis keyword spam
+    if (trigger === 'emergency' || trigger === 'crisis') {
+      const dayKey = `ai:pattern:${userId}:${trigger}:${this.getTodayKey()}`;
+      const dayCount = (await this.cacheService.get<number>(dayKey)) || 0;
+      await this.cacheService.set(dayKey, dayCount + 1, 86400); // 24 hours
+
+      // Flag if too many emergency/crisis queries
+      if (trigger === 'emergency' && dayCount + 1 > 5) {
+        await this.flagSuspiciousActivity(
+          userId,
+          'emergency_spam',
+          dayCount + 1,
+        );
+      }
+
+      if (trigger === 'crisis' && dayCount + 1 > 5) {
+        // Crisis keywords repeated many times - may need help or testing system
+        this.logger.warn(
+          `User ${userId} triggered crisis keywords ${dayCount + 1} times today - may need urgent support`,
+        );
+        // Don't flag as abuse - they may genuinely need help
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Track unusual volume
+    const volumeKey = `ai:pattern:${userId}:volume:${this.getTodayKey()}`;
+    const volumeCount = (await this.cacheService.get<number>(volumeKey)) || 0;
+    await this.cacheService.set(volumeKey, volumeCount + 1, 86400);
+
+    // Flag if volume is extremely high (>100/day even for premium)
+    if (volumeCount + 1 > 100) {
+      await this.flagSuspiciousActivity(
+        userId,
+        'unusual_volume',
+        volumeCount + 1,
+      );
+    }
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Flag suspicious activity
+   */
+  private async flagSuspiciousActivity(
+    userId: string,
+    pattern: string,
+    count: number,
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    const flagKey = `ai:suspicious:${userId}:${pattern}`;
+    const existing = await this.cacheService.get<SuspiciousActivity>(flagKey);
+
+    const activity: SuspiciousActivity = {
+      userId,
+      pattern,
+      count,
+      firstOccurrence: existing?.firstOccurrence || new Date(),
+      lastOccurrence: new Date(),
+    };
+
+    await this.cacheService.set(flagKey, activity, 86400); // 24 hours
+
+    this.logger.warn(
+      `Suspicious activity detected: ${pattern} for user ${userId} (count: ${count})`,
+    );
+
+    // Apply temporary restriction for severe patterns
+    if (pattern === 'emergency_spam' || pattern === 'unusual_volume') {
+      await this.applyTemporaryRestriction(userId, pattern);
+    }
+
+    // TODO: Store in database for manual review
+    // await this.securityRepository.save({ userId, pattern, count, timestamp: new Date() });
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Apply temporary restriction (1 query per hour for 24 hours)
+   */
+  private async applyTemporaryRestriction(
+    userId: string,
+    reason: string,
+  ): Promise<void> {
+    const restrictionKey = `ai:restricted:${userId}`;
+    const restriction = {
+      reason,
+      appliedAt: new Date(),
+      expiresAt: new Date(Date.now() + 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000), // 24 hours
+    };
+
+    await this.cacheService.set(restrictionKey, restriction, 86400);
+
+    this.logger.warn(
+      `Temporary restriction applied to user ${userId}: ${reason}`,
+    );
+
+    // TODO: Send email notification to user
+    // TODO: Log to audit log
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Check if user is temporarily restricted
+   */
+  private async isTemporarilyRestricted(userId: string): Promise<boolean> {
+    const restrictionKey = `ai:restricted:${userId}`;
+    const restriction = await this.cacheService.get(restrictionKey);
+    return !!restriction;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get restriction info
+   */
+  private async getRestrictionInfo(userId: string): Promise<any> {
+    const restrictionKey = `ai:restricted:${userId}`;
+    return await this.cacheService.get(restrictionKey);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get remaining queries for user
+   */
+  async getRemainingQueries(
+    userId: string,
+    isPremium: boolean = false,
+  ): Promise<number> {
+    const check = await this.checkRateLimit(userId, isPremium);
+    return check.remaining || 0;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get suspicious activity flags for user
+   */
+  async getSuspiciousActivityFlags(
+    userId: string,
+  ): Promise<SuspiciousActivity[]> {
+    const patterns = [
+      'repeated_query',
+      'emergency_spam',
+      'crisis_spam',
+      'unusual_volume',
+    ];
+    const flags: SuspiciousActivity[] = [];
+
+    for (const pattern of patterns) {
+      const flagKey = `ai:suspicious:${userId}:${pattern}`;
+      const activity =
+        await this.cacheService.get<SuspiciousActivity>(flagKey);
+      if (activity) {
+        flags.push(activity);
+      }
+    }
+
+    return flags;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Clear restriction for user (admin action)
+   */
+  async clearRestriction(userId: string): Promise<void> {
+    const restrictionKey = `ai:restricted:${userId}`;
+    await this.cacheService.del(restrictionKey);
+    this.logger.log(`Restriction cleared for user ${userId}`);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current usage stats for user
+   */
+  async getUsageStats(
+    userId: string,
+    isPremium: boolean = false,
+  ): Promise<{
+    dailyUsed: number;
+    dailyLimit: number;
+    remaining: number;
+    resetAt: Date;
+    isRestricted: boolean;
+    suspiciousFlags: SuspiciousActivity[];
+  }> {
+    const dailyKey = `ai:ratelimit:${userId}:daily:${this.getTodayKey()}`;
+    const dailyUsed = (await this.cacheService.get<number>(dailyKey)) || 0;
+
+    const dailyLimit = isPremium
+      ? this.PREMIUM_TIER_DAILY_LIMIT
+      : this.FREE_TIER_DAILY_LIMIT;
+
+    const isRestricted = await this.isTemporarilyRestricted(userId);
+    const suspiciousFlags = await this.getSuspiciousActivityFlags(userId);
+
+    return {
+      dailyUsed,
+      dailyLimit,
+      remaining: Math.max(0, dailyLimit - dailyUsed),
+      resetAt: this.getTomorrowMidnight(),
+      isRestricted,
+      suspiciousFlags,
+    };
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Hash query for deduplication (simple hash)
+   */
+  private hashQuery(query: string): string {
+    // Normalize: lowercase, remove extra spaces, truncate
+    const normalized = query.toLowerCase().replace(/\s+/g, ' ').substring(0, 100);
+    // Simple hash for cache key
+    let hash = 0;
+    for (let i = 0; i < normalized.length; i++) {
+      const char = normalized.charCodeAt(i);
+      hash = (hash << 5) - hash + char;
+      hash = hash & hash; // Convert to 32-bit integer
+    }
+    return Math.abs(hash).toString(36);
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get today's date key (YYYY-MM-DD)
+   */
+  private getTodayKey(): string {
+    return new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0];
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get current hour key (YYYY-MM-DD-HH)
+   */
+  private getCurrentHourKey(): string {
+    const now = new Date();
+    return `${now.toISOString().split('T')[0]}-${now.getHours().toString().padStart(2, '0')}`;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get midnight tomorrow
+   */
+  private getTomorrowMidnight(): Date {
+    const tomorrow = new Date();
+    tomorrow.setDate(tomorrow.getDate() + 1);
+    tomorrow.setHours(0, 0, 0, 0);
+    return tomorrow;
+  }
+
+  /**
+   * Get seconds until midnight
+   */
+  private getSecondsUntilMidnight(): number {
+    const now = new Date();
+    const midnight = new Date(now);
+    midnight.setHours(24, 0, 0, 0);
+    return Math.floor((midnight.getTime() - now.getTime()) / 1000);
+  }
+}
diff --git a/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/safety/ai-safety.service.spec.ts b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/safety/ai-safety.service.spec.ts
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2f0a8e9
--- /dev/null
+++ b/maternal-app/maternal-app-backend/src/modules/ai/safety/ai-safety.service.spec.ts
@@ -0,0 +1,343 @@
+import { Test, TestingModule } from '@nestjs/testing';
+import { AISafetyService } from './ai-safety.service';
+
+describe('AISafetyService', () => {
+  let service: AISafetyService;
+
+  beforeEach(async () => {
+    const module: TestingModule = await Test.createTestingModule({
+      providers: [AISafetyService],
+    }).compile();
+
+    service = module.get<AISafetyService>(AISafetyService);
+  });
+
+  it('should be defined', () => {
+    expect(service).toBeDefined();
+  });
+
+  describe('checkInputSafety', () => {
+    describe('Emergency Keywords', () => {
+      it('should detect emergency keyword "not breathing"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'My baby is not breathing',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('emergency');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('not breathing');
+        expect(result.recommendedResponse).toContain('911');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect emergency keyword "choking"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'My child is choking',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('emergency');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('choking');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect emergency keyword "seizure"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'Baby having a seizure',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('emergency');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('seizure');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('Crisis Keywords', () => {
+      it('should detect crisis keyword "suicide"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'I am thinking about suicide',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('crisis');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('suicide');
+        expect(result.recommendedResponse).toContain('988');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect crisis keyword "postpartum depression"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'I think I have postpartum depression',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('crisis');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('postpartum depression');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect crisis keyword "hurt myself"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'I want to hurt myself',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('crisis');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('hurt myself');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('Medical Keywords', () => {
+      it('should detect medical keyword "fever"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'My baby has a fever',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('medical');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('fever');
+        expect(result.requiresDisclaimer).toBe(true);
+      });
+
+      it('should detect medical keyword "vomiting"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'My child is vomiting',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('medical');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('vomiting');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect medical keyword "rash"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'Baby has a rash on his arm',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('medical');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('rash');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('Developmental Keywords', () => {
+      it('should detect developmental keyword "delay"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'My child has a speech delay',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('developmental');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('delay');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect developmental keyword "autism"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'Could my child have autism',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('developmental');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('autism');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('Stress Keywords', () => {
+      it('should detect stress keyword "overwhelmed"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'I feel so overwhelmed',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('stress');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('overwhelmed');
+      });
+
+      it('should detect stress keyword "burned out"', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'I am burned out from parenting',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBe('stress');
+        expect(result.keywords).toContain('burned out');
+      });
+    });
+
+    describe('Safe Queries', () => {
+      it('should allow safe parenting question', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'What time should my baby go to bed?',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBeUndefined();
+        expect(result.requiresDisclaimer).toBe(false);
+      });
+
+      it('should allow routine question', () => {
+        const result = service.checkInputSafety(
+          'How can I establish a bedtime routine?',
+          'test-user',
+        );
+
+        expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+        expect(result.trigger).toBeUndefined();
+      });
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('checkOutputSafety', () => {
+    it('should detect dosage pattern in output', () => {
+      const result = service.checkOutputSafety(
+        'Give the baby 5 ml of acetaminophen every 4 hours',
+      );
+
+      expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+      expect(result.trigger).toBe('content_filter');
+    });
+
+    it('should detect diagnostic language', () => {
+      const result = service.checkOutputSafety(
+        'Your child definitely has an ear infection',
+      );
+
+      expect(result.isSafe).toBe(false);
+      expect(result.trigger).toBe('content_filter');
+    });
+
+    it('should allow safe parenting advice', () => {
+      const result = service.checkOutputSafety(
+        'Establishing a bedtime routine can help your baby sleep better',
+      );
+
+      expect(result.isSafe).toBe(true);
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('getEmergencyResponse', () => {
+    it('should include 911 and emergency instructions', () => {
+      const response = service.getEmergencyResponse();
+
+      expect(response).toContain('911');
+      expect(response).toContain('EMERGENCY');
+      expect(response).toContain('Poison Control');
+      expect(response).toContain('1-800-222-1222');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('getCrisisResponse', () => {
+    it('should include crisis hotline numbers', () => {
+      const response = service.getCrisisResponse();
+
+      expect(response).toContain('988');
+      expect(response).toContain('Postpartum Support International');
+      expect(response).toContain('1-800-944-4773');
+      expect(response).toContain('741741');
+      expect(response).toContain('1-800-422-4453');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('getMedicalDisclaimer', () => {
+    it('should include medical disclaimer warning', () => {
+      const disclaimer = service.getMedicalDisclaimer();
+
+      expect(disclaimer).toContain('Medical Disclaimer');
+      expect(disclaimer).toContain('not a medical professional');
+      expect(disclaimer).toContain('pediatrician');
+    });
+
+    it('should include when to seek immediate care', () => {
+      const disclaimer = service.getMedicalDisclaimer();
+
+      expect(disclaimer).toContain('When to seek immediate care');
+      expect(disclaimer).toContain('fever');
+      expect(disclaimer).toContain('breathing');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('getStressSupport', () => {
+    it('should include stress support resources', () => {
+      const support = service.getStressSupport();
+
+      expect(support).toContain('Postpartum Support International');
+      expect(support).toContain('Parents Anonymous');
+      expect(support).toContain('1-855-427-2736');
+      expect(support).toContain('Self-Care Reminders');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('injectSafetyResponse', () => {
+    it('should inject medical disclaimer for medical trigger', () => {
+      const aiResponse = 'Here is some advice about fever';
+      const result = service.injectSafetyResponse('medical', aiResponse, [
+        'fever',
+      ]);
+
+      expect(result).toContain('Medical Disclaimer');
+      expect(result).toContain(aiResponse);
+    });
+
+    it('should inject stress support for stress trigger', () => {
+      const aiResponse = 'Here is some advice';
+      const result = service.injectSafetyResponse('stress', aiResponse, [
+        'overwhelmed',
+      ]);
+
+      expect(result).toContain('Parenting is Hard');
+      expect(result).toContain(aiResponse);
+    });
+
+    it('should return crisis response for crisis trigger', () => {
+      const result = service.injectSafetyResponse('crisis', '', ['suicide']);
+
+      expect(result).toContain('CRISIS SUPPORT');
+      expect(result).toContain('988');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('getBaseSafetyPrompt', () => {
+    it('should include critical safety rules', () => {
+      const prompt = service.getBaseSafetyPrompt();
+
+      expect(prompt).toContain('NOT a medical professional');
+      expect(prompt).toContain('911');
+      expect(prompt).toContain('crisis hotline');
+      expect(prompt).toContain('ages 0-6 years');
+    });
+
+    it('should specify out of scope items', () => {
+      const prompt = service.getBaseSafetyPrompt();
+
+      expect(prompt).toContain('OUT OF SCOPE');
+      expect(prompt).toContain('Medical diagnosis');
+      expect(prompt).toContain('Legal advice');
+    });
+  });
+
+  describe('Safety Overrides', () => {
+    it('should provide medical safety override', () => {
+      const override = service.getMedicalSafetyOverride();
+
+      expect(override).toContain('MEDICAL SAFETY OVERRIDE');
+      expect(override).toContain('medical disclaimer');
+    });
+
+    it('should provide crisis safety override', () => {
+      const override = service.getCrisisSafetyOverride();
+
+      expect(override).toContain('CRISIS RESPONSE OVERRIDE');
+      expect(override).toContain('crisis hotline');
+    });
+  });
+});