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Everything you need to know about using Petal Health

👫Partner Setup 🤰Pregnancy Mode 🤱Postpartum Mode 📝Daily Check-In 🍼Nursing Tracker ❓FAQs

How-To Guides

How to Create a Partner Account

1Have your partner download Petal from the App Store
2On the signup screen, tap "Join as Partner"
3Enter their email and create a password
4They'll receive a confirmation email — tap the link to verify
5Once verified, they can link to your account (see below)

How to Link Your Partner's Account

1Open Petal and go to Settings → Partner
2Tap "Generate Pairing Code" — a QR code will appear
3Have your partner open their Petal app and go to Settings → Partner
4They tap "Scan Partner Code" and scan your QR code
5Both accounts are now linked! Your partner will receive gentle cycle phase updates

Note: Your partner only sees phase information (like "follicular" or "luteal") — never your detailed symptoms, moods, or health data.

How to Enter Pregnancy Mode

1Go to Settings → Life Stage
2Tap "I'm Pregnant"
3Enter your estimated due date or the date of your last period
4Petal will calculate your current week and switch to pregnancy tracking
5Your dashboard transforms to show baby size, weekly updates, and prenatal tools

Note: You can switch back to cycle tracking anytime from Settings → Life Stage if needed.

How to Enter Postpartum Mode

1Go to Settings → Life Stage
2Tap "I've Delivered" (or Petal will prompt you near your due date)
3Enter your delivery date and delivery type (vaginal or cesarean)
4Petal switches to postpartum recovery tracking
5You'll now see nursing/pumping logs, sleep tracking, recovery logging, and cycle return monitoring

Note: Postpartum mode includes LAM (Lactational Amenorrhea Method) status tracking if you're exclusively breastfeeding.

How to Log Your Period

1From the Today dashboard, tap the "Log Period" button (or tap any day on the Calendar)
2Select the flow level: Light, Medium, or Heavy
3Tap Save — Petal updates your predictions automatically
4To mark the end of your period, log a day with no flow or simply don't log the next day

How to Do a Daily Check-In

1Open Petal — the check-in card appears on your Today dashboard
2Tap the moods that match how you're feeling (you can select multiple)
3Optionally log symptoms, energy level, sleep quality, and intimacy
4Tap "Save Check-In"
5Your data syncs and contributes to your Insights and Trends

How to Track Nursing & Pumping (Postpartum)

1From the Postpartum dashboard, tap "Log Feeding"
2Choose the type: Nurse, Pump, or Hand Express
3For nursing: select which side(s) and use the built-in timer
4For pumping: enter duration and volume
5Tap Save — Petal tracks your daily totals and shows feeding analytics

Note: Enable notifications to get reminders when it's time for the next feeding.

How to Generate a Health Report

1Go to Settings → Export Data
2Choose the report type: Cycle History or Prenatal Summary
3Select the date range you want to include
4Tap "Generate PDF"
5Share directly with your doctor via email, AirDrop, or save to Files

How to Sync with Apple Health

1Go to Settings → Apple Health
2Tap "Connect to Apple Health"
3Choose which data to sync: Workouts, Weight, or both
4Grant permissions when prompted
5Your Apple Health data will now appear automatically in Petal — no duplicate logging needed

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reset my password?

Tap "Forgot Password" on the login screen and enter your email. You'll receive a reset link within a few minutes.

Can I export my data?

Yes. Go to Settings → Export Data to download all your logged information as a PDF report you can share with your doctor.

How do I delete my account?

Go to Settings → Reset My Data to clear all your health data, or Settings → Delete Account to permanently remove your account. This cannot be undone.

Is my health data shared with anyone?

Never. Your data is never sold or shared with third parties. No ads, no tracking, no third-party analytics. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Does Petal work offline?

Yes! Petal stores your data locally on your device and syncs when you're back online. You can log check-ins, moods, and symptoms without an internet connection.

How accurate are the cycle predictions?

Predictions improve over time as Petal learns your unique cycle patterns. Log your periods consistently for the most accurate forecasts.

Can I use Petal if my cycles are irregular?

Absolutely. Petal adapts to irregular cycles and adjusts predictions based on your actual logged data rather than assuming a fixed cycle length.

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