How to Use Your Employee Benefits (such as Carrot Fertility) for Postpartum Doula Care
Welcoming a new baby is transformative—and sometimes overwhelming. Thankfully, many families have employee benefits that can be applied toward postpartum doula support. Here are the most common programs you can tap into:
Fertility benefits platforms (e.g., Carrot Fertility, Maven, Progeny, others)
Wellness or return-to-work stipends
Employer-sponsored family care programs
Important: Many of these benefits (including Carrot Fertility) require your doula to be certified in order to qualify for reimbursement. Sanctuary Doulas & Family Care has certified doulas on our team who meet most employee benefit requirements.
What Kind of Documentation Do You Need?
We know paperwork can feel overwhelming. That’s why we make it as easy as possible. Sanctuary provides everything you need to confidently submit for reimbursement:
Receipts and invoices with all the required elements
Certification documentation, upon request
Support navigating submission deadlines
Why Use Your Benefits for Postpartum Support?
Postpartum support isn’t a luxury—it’s essential. In the tender weeks after birth, many families encounter challenges they didn’t expect. A postpartum doula can make a world of difference when it comes to:
Sleep, feeding, and mental health
Reducing the emotional and physical load of recovery
Easing common struggles (like latch issues, baby sleep, or sibling adjustment)
Providing personalized, hands-on care when it matters most
Investing in short-term support now can help prevent long-term burnout—for the whole family.
What Daytime Postpartum Support Looks Like
Wondering what a postpartum doula actually does during the day? Here’s a glimpse into what families receive:
Care for baby so parents can nap, shower, or eat
Bottle or breastfeeding support—without pressure or judgment
Help with older siblings or basic household tasks
A listening ear and trauma-informed emotional support
It's all about creating space for rest, healing, and confidence.
How Sanctuary Doulas Make the Process Easy
We have several years of experience working with employee benefit programs, so we know what to expect. Here’s how we help:
Having certified doulas on our team ensures that we likely have a doula that will be covered by the employee benefit program
Providing all the documentation needed
Have questions? We’ll work with your or your benefit company to answer them
Handling the logistics so you can focus on your family and recovery
Ready to Use Your Benefits (such as Carrot Fertility) for Hands-On Support?
Your employee benefits are there for a reason—let’s make them work for you. Sanctuary has compassionate, certified postpartum doulas and the experience to help you maximize your coverage with ease. Let us help you use your employee benefits with confidence!
