Carrot Fertility Doula Benefits
A Guide for Expecting Parents: How Carrot Can Help Cover Doula Services
One of the things that makes doula services less accessible for many families is cost. These services are traditionally out-of-pocket and not always covered by insurance. With Carrot benefits, you may be able to use the funds your employer has provided to help pay for doula care during pregnancy, birth, and the early postpartum period.
Carrot is a pregnancy and family-building benefits platform offered through many employers that gives expecting parents access to expert support, education, and, importantly, doula services that can make your pregnancy and birth experience more informed, confident, and personalized.
Local Doula Support Covered by Carrot Fertility
We support families using Carrot Fertility in Boston and nearby towns, providing:
Postpartum doula care in the early weeks after birth
Prenatal education and preparation sessions
As of December 2025, lactation care is not covered by Carrot, but that may change soon. Many families pay for services upfront and then submit itemized receipts to Carrot for reimbursement, depending on their employer’s plan.
How to Use Carrot Fertility for a Doula Near You
If you’re searching “Carrot Fertility doula near me,” here’s how families typically get started:
Confirm your Carrot Fertility benefits
Ask your HR team or log into your Carrot account to see if doula support is included and how much funding you have available. Many companies have provided Carrot benefits for their Boston employees, like CVS, Microsoft, PNC Bank, Salesforce, Stripe, HashiCorp, Target, WalMart, X/Twitter. We’ve heard of some families having $1000-$20,000 in funds to use, depending on their employer. Typically, Carrot covered doula services in the first six weeks after baby’s birth, or after baby comes home (if they’re in the NICU).Find an qualified, vetted Carrot-approved doula.
Some doulas are already in Carrot’s network, and Carrot has a doula directory of qualified, vetted professionals you can connect with. Kathleen Stern, owner of Strong Nest, is a Carrot-approved doula and has worked with dozens of families using the Carrot benefit.
Book services near you directly with your doula
Book your doula support sessions or package based on your needs (prenatal, labor support, postpartum). This usually involves signing a services contract and making a payment. For families using a Carrot benefits card, you can pay for services directly using that card. Otherwise, families can use a FSA/HSA, debit or credit card.Submit for reimbursement
Families pay for services upfront and then submit itemized receipts to Carrot for reimbursement. In our experience, Carrot has been responsive to families and will respond within a few business days. IItemized invoices and required forms are submitted for reimbursement. We’re experienced with Carrot reimbursement documentation and serve Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Swampscott and nearby communities.
Pro Tip: Plan ahead! Since reimbursement can take time, book early so you can get support when you most need it.
A Supportive Journey into Parenthood Starts With Supportive Care
Carrot’s pregnancy benefits are designed to give you support beyond clinical appointments, including doula services that help you feel informed, empowered, and cared for throughout pregnancy and into postpartum.
From understanding your options to welcoming your baby with confidence, having a doula, and knowing your Carrot benefits can help cover it, can be a true game-changer for expecting parents.
Written by Kathleen Stern (bio here). For more infant feeding and parent support, reach out to Kathleen at www.strongnestconsulting.com
Last updated December 18, 2025