Frequently Asked Questions

BostMD is a pediatric health education app created by Dr. Bost, a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of experience. It provides evidence-based information on child health topics, medication safety, growth tracking, and more—all in English and Spanish.

BostMD was created by Dr. Bost, a board-certified pediatrician practicing in California with over 25 years of clinical experience caring for children from newborns to adolescents.

Yes! BostMD is available on both the Apple App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). Download it on your preferred device to get started.

BostMD offers a free tier with access to 20 educational articles. Premium subscriptions are available at $7.99/month or $59.99/year (save 37%) for unlimited access to all features including Ask Dr. Bost AI, medication checker, growth charts, and more.

No. BostMD is an educational tool only. It does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment recommendations. Always consult your child's pediatrician for medical decisions. In emergencies, call 911 immediately.

All content is based on evidence from trusted medical sources including the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and peer-reviewed medical literature.

Dr. Bost regularly reviews and updates all content to ensure it reflects current medical guidelines. Major guideline changes from AAP, CDC, and WHO are incorporated as they are released.

Yes! BostMD is fully bilingual. All content, including articles, the medication checker, growth charts, and Ask Dr. Bost AI, is available in both English and Spanish. You can switch languages anytime in the app settings.

Absolutely! You can toggle between English and Spanish at any time using the language selector in the app. Your preference will be saved for future sessions.

Ask Dr. Bost is an AI-powered feature that answers your pediatric health questions in real-time. It's trained on evidence-based medical guidelines and provides educational information—not medical advice.

No. Ask Dr. Bost provides educational information only. It cannot diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or replace professional medical advice. Always consult your pediatrician for your child's specific health needs.

Premium subscribers have unlimited access to Ask Dr. Bost. Free tier users can try a limited number of questions to experience the feature before subscribing.

Yes. BostMD uses industry-standard encryption (TLS 1.2+ for data in transit, AES-256 for data at rest) to protect your information. We never sell your data to third parties.

We collect only what's necessary: email, password (encrypted), language preference, and optionally your child's age for personalized content. We do NOT collect GPS location, medical records, biometric data, or social media information.

Yes. You can request account deletion at any time by contacting us at contact@bostmd.com. We will permanently delete your data within 30 days of your request.

Try these steps: (1) Check your internet connection, (2) Close and reopen the app, (3) Update to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play, (4) Restart your device. If issues persist, contact us at contact@bostmd.com.

Subscriptions are managed through your app store. For iOS: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → BostMD. For Android: Google Play → Menu → Subscriptions → BostMD. Cancel anytime before your next billing date.

You can reach our support team at contact@bostmd.com. We typically respond within 24-48 hours on business days.