maternal-app/docs/maternal-app-mvp.md

# MVP Features List - AI-Powered Maternal Organization App

## 🎯 MVP Goal
Launch a functional app that solves the most acute pain points for mothers with children 0-6 years old, focusing on reducing mental load through intelligent tracking and AI-powered support.

## 📱 Core User Experience (Week 1-2 Priority)

### User Onboarding & Account Setup
- **Quick Registration**
  - Email/phone signup with verification
  - Google/Apple social login
  - Basic profile creation (name, timezone)
  - COPPA/GDPR consent flow

- **Child Profile Setup**
  - Add child (name, birthdate, gender optional)
  - Support for 1-2 children (free tier)
  - Basic medical info (allergies, conditions)
  - Profile photo upload

- **Family Access** 
  - Invite one partner/caregiver
  - Simple permission model (view/edit)
  - Share code for quick partner setup

## 🍼 Essential Tracking Features (Week 2-4 Priority)

### Feeding Tracker
- **Quick Log Options**
  - Breast (left/right/both) with timer
  - Bottle (amount in oz/ml)
  - Start/stop timer functionality
  - Previous feeding quick-repeat

- **Voice Input**
  - "Baby fed 4 ounces at 3pm"
  - "Started nursing left side"
  - Natural language processing

### Sleep Tracker
- **Simple Sleep Logging**
  - One-tap sleep start/end
  - Nap vs night sleep
  - Location (crib, car, stroller)
  - Quick notes option

- **AI Sleep Predictions** ⭐
  - Next nap time prediction
  - Wake window calculations
  - Optimal bedtime suggestions
  - Pattern recognition after 5 days

### Diaper Tracker
- **Fast Diaper Logging**
  - Wet/dirty/both buttons
  - Time auto-stamps
  - Optional notes (rash, color)
  - Pattern tracking for health

### Growth Tracker
- **Basic Measurements**
  - Weight entry
  - Height entry
  - Growth chart visualization
  - WHO percentile calculations

## 🤖 AI Assistant - The Killer Feature (Week 3-5 Priority)

### 24/7 Conversational Support
- **Natural Language Chat**
  - "Why won't my baby sleep?"
  - "Is this feeding pattern normal?"
  - "What solids should I introduce?"
  - "Help with sleep regression"

- **Contextual Responses**
  - Uses your child's tracked data
  - Age-appropriate guidance
  - Evidence-based recommendations
  - Remembers conversation context

- **Safety Features**
  - Emergency resource links
  - "Consult doctor" prompts for concerns
  - Disclaimer on medical advice
  - Crisis hotline integration

### Smart Insights & Predictions
- **Pattern Recognition**
  - "Your baby sleeps better after morning walks"
  - "Feeding intervals are increasing"
  - "Nap duration improving this week"

- **Proactive Suggestions**
  - "Based on patterns, next feeding around 2:30pm"
  - "Consider starting bedtime routine at 6:45pm"
  - "Growth spurt likely - expect increased feeding"

## 📅 Basic Family Coordination (Week 4-5 Priority)

### Real-Time Sync
- **Instant Updates**
  - Activities sync across devices
  - Partner sees updates immediately
  - Offline mode with sync queue
  - Conflict resolution

### Simple Notifications
- **Smart Reminders**
  - Medication schedules
  - Vaccination appointments
  - Custom reminders
  - Pattern-based alerts

### Activity Feed
- **Family Timeline**
  - Chronological activity list
  - Filter by child/activity type
  - Today/yesterday/week views
  - Quick stats dashboard

## 📊 Essential Analytics (Week 5-6 Priority)

### Daily Summaries
- **Overview Dashboard**
  - Today's feeding total
  - Sleep duration (day/night)
  - Last activities at a glance
  - Trends vs yesterday

### Weekly Patterns
- **Simple Reports**
  - Average sleep per day
  - Feeding frequency trends
  - Growth trajectory
  - Exportable for pediatrician

## 🌍 Internationalization & Localization

### Language Support (MVP Phase)
- **Initial Languages**
  - English (primary)
  - Spanish (large US population)
  - French (Canadian market)
  - Portuguese (Brazilian market)
  - Simplified Chinese (growth market)

- **Localization Framework**
  - All strings externalized from day 1
  - RTL support structure (Arabic/Hebrew ready)
  - Date/time format localization
  - Number format localization
  - Currency display for future features

- **AI Assistant Multilingual**
  - Responses in user's selected language
  - Language detection from voice input
  - Culturally appropriate advice
  - Local emergency resources by region

- **Content Localization**
  - Measurement units (metric/imperial)
  - Growth charts by region (WHO/CDC)
  - Vaccination schedules by country
  - Local pediatric guidelines
  - Timezone auto-detection

## 🔒 Privacy & Security Essentials

### Data Protection
- **Security Basics**
  - End-to-end encryption
  - Secure authentication
  - Biometric login option
  - Auto-logout settings

### Privacy Controls
- **User Control**
  - Data export capability
  - Account deletion option
  - No third-party data sharing
  - Anonymous mode available
  - Region-specific privacy compliance

## 📱 Technical MVP Requirements

### Platform Support
- **Mobile First**
  - iOS 14+ support
  - Android 10+ support
  - Responsive design
  - Tablet optimization (Phase 2)

### Performance Standards
- **User Experience**
  - 2-second max load time
  - Offline core features
  - <100MB app size
  - 60fps scrolling

### Accessibility Basics
- **Inclusive Design**
  - Large touch targets (44x44 min)
  - High contrast mode
  - Text size adjustment
  - Screen reader support

## 💰 Monetization - Simple Tiers

### Free Tier (Launch)
- 1-2 children max
- All core tracking features
- Basic AI assistance (10 questions/day)
- 7-day data history
- Basic patterns & insights

### Premium Tier ($9.99/month)
- Unlimited children
- Unlimited AI assistance
- Full data history
- Advanced predictions
- Priority support
- Export features
- Advanced insights

## 🚫 NOT in MVP (Future Releases)

### Deferred Features
- ❌ Meal planning
- ❌ Financial tracking  
- ❌ Community forums
- ❌ Photo milestone tracking
- ❌ Video consultations
- ❌ Smart home integration
- ❌ Web version
- ❌ Wearable integration
- ❌ School platform connections

## 📈 Success Metrics for MVP

### Key Performance Indicators
- **User Acquisition**
  - 1,000 downloads in first month
  - 40% complete onboarding
  - 25% invite a partner

- **Engagement Metrics**
  - 60% daily active users
  - 5+ logs per day average
  - 3+ AI interactions weekly
  - 70% week-1 retention

- **Technical Metrics**
  - <2% crash rate
  - 99.5% uptime
  - <3 second response time
  - 4.0+ app store rating

## 🗓️ 6-Week MVP Timeline

### Week 1-2: Foundation
- User authentication system
- Basic child profiles
- Core database schema
- Initial UI framework
- i18n framework setup
- String externalization

### Week 3-4: Core Features
- Feeding/sleep/diaper tracking
- Voice input integration
- Real-time sync
- Basic notifications
- Multilingual voice recognition

### Week 5-6: AI Integration
- LLM integration (OpenAI/Claude)
- Context-aware responses
- Pattern recognition
- Sleep predictions
- Language-specific AI responses

### Week 7-8: Polish & Launch
- Bug fixes & optimization
- App store preparation (multiple locales)
- Beta testing with 50 families (diverse languages)
- Launch marketing preparation
- Translation quality review

## 🎯 MVP Principles

### Focus Areas
1. **Solve One Problem Well**: Reduce mental load through intelligent tracking
2. **AI as Differentiator**: Make the assistant genuinely helpful from day 1
3. **Trust Through Privacy**: Parents need to feel data is secure
4. **Work in Chaos**: One-handed, interruption-resistant design
5. **Immediate Value**: User should see benefit within first 24 hours

### Quality Thresholds
- **Stability over features**: Better to have 5 rock-solid features than 10 buggy ones
- **Real-time sync must be flawless**: Partners rely on accurate shared data
- **AI responses must be helpful**: No generic, unhelpful responses
- **Voice input must be accurate**: Critical for hands-occupied situations

## 🚀 Post-MVP Roadmap Preview

### Phase 2 (Months 2-3)
- Community features with moderation
- Photo milestone tracking
- Meal planning basics
- Calendar integration
- Additional languages (German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic)

### Phase 3 (Months 4-6)  
- Financial tracking
- Smart home integration
- Professional tools
- Advanced analytics
- Telemedicine integration

## ✅ MVP Launch Checklist

### Pre-Launch Requirements
- [ ] COPPA/GDPR compliance verified
- [ ] Privacy policy & terms of service (all languages)
- [ ] App store assets ready (localized)
- [ ] Beta testing with 50+ families (diverse languages/cultures)
- [ ] Customer support system setup (multilingual)
- [ ] Analytics tracking implemented
- [ ] Crash reporting active
- [ ] Payment processing tested (multi-currency)
- [ ] Backup systems verified
- [ ] Security audit completed
- [ ] Translation quality assurance completed

### Launch Day Essentials
- [ ] App store submission approved (all regions)
- [ ] Marketing website live (multilingual)
- [ ] Support documentation ready (all languages)
- [ ] Social media accounts active
- [ ] Press kit available (multilingual)
- [ ] Customer feedback system active
- [ ] Monitoring dashboards operational
- [ ] Support team trained (language coverage)
- [ ] Emergency response plan ready
- [ ] Celebration planned! 🎉