Carrot Fertility Benefits
Use your Carrot benefits to cover postpartum doula care
What Is Carrot?
Carrot is a fertility and family-forming benefits platform offered by many leading Bay Area employers. Companies like Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb, Netflix, Stripe, and LinkedIn use Carrot to provide their employees with comprehensive support for every path to parenthood — including postpartum doula care.
If your employer offers Carrot, you may have access to thousands of dollars in benefits that can be used to pay for a postpartum doula. Carrot covers postpartum doula support as part of their family-forming benefit, recognizing that expert care during the postpartum period is essential for new families. Many Bay Area families are surprised to learn they already have this benefit available through their employer.
Carrot Covers Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum doula care is an eligible expense under most Carrot plans. Carrot recognizes that the postpartum period is a critical part of the family-forming journey, and professional doula support helps new parents recover, bond with their baby, and transition into parenthood with confidence.
What Carrot Typically Covers
- ✓ Daytime postpartum doula visits
- ✓ Overnight postpartum doula support
- ✓ Newborn care guidance and feeding support
- ✓ Postpartum recovery and emotional support
- ✓ Sibling adjustment and household support
Benefit Amounts
Most Carrot plans provide a set dollar amount for family-forming expenses, often ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 or more. This benefit can be applied toward postpartum doula care along with other eligible family-forming expenses. Check your Carrot account for your specific benefit amount.
How to Use Carrot with EBPDC
Using your Carrot benefits to pay for postpartum doula care through the East Bay Postpartum Doula Circle is straightforward. Here's how it works:
Check Your Employer's Carrot Benefit
Log into your Carrot account or check with your HR department to confirm that postpartum doula services are covered under your plan. Note your available benefit amount and any specific requirements for reimbursement.
Contact Us or Browse Our Doulas
Reach out to us to discuss your needs and get matched with the right doula, or browse our doula profiles to find someone who's the right fit for your family. All of our doulas are experienced in providing the kind of care that qualifies for Carrot reimbursement.
Submit Receipts to Carrot for Reimbursement
After receiving doula services, your doula will provide you with an itemized receipt. Simply upload the receipt to the Carrot platform and submit your reimbursement claim. Carrot typically processes claims quickly, and funds are deposited directly into your account.
Bay Area Companies That Offer Carrot
Many of the biggest Bay Area tech companies provide Carrot fertility and family-forming benefits to their employees. If you work at any of these companies, you may already have access to Carrot benefits that cover postpartum doula care:
Meta
Apple
Salesforce
Uber
Airbnb
Netflix
Stripe
This list is not exhaustive and employer participation may change. Always verify your specific benefits with your HR department or Carrot account.
Other Ways to Pay for Doula Care
Don't have Carrot benefits? We accept several other payment methods and benefits programs that can help offset the cost of postpartum doula care:
HSA / FSA
Pre-tax savings accounts
Maven
Employer family benefits
Prodigy
Employer family benefits
Medi-Cal
Select credentialed doulas
Superbills
For insurance reimbursement
Private Pay
Direct payment accepted
For a complete guide to all payment and insurance options, visit our insurance and doula coverage page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrot Fertility?
Carrot is a leading fertility and family-forming benefits platform that partners with employers to provide comprehensive support for employees building their families. Carrot benefits can cover fertility treatments, egg freezing, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy support, and postpartum care — including postpartum doula services.
Does Carrot cover postpartum doula care?
Yes. Many Carrot plans include postpartum doula care as part of their family-forming benefits. Coverage varies by employer plan, so we recommend logging into your Carrot account or contacting Carrot directly to confirm that postpartum doula services are included in your specific benefit.
How much of my doula costs will Carrot reimburse?
Reimbursement amounts depend on your employer's Carrot plan. Most plans provide a set dollar amount — often ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 or more — that can be applied toward eligible family-forming expenses including doula care. Check your Carrot account for your specific benefit amount and any remaining balance.
How do I submit receipts to Carrot for doula reimbursement?
After each doula visit or at the end of your service period, you'll receive an itemized receipt from your doula. Log into the Carrot platform, navigate to the reimbursement section, upload your receipt, and submit your claim. Carrot typically processes reimbursements within a few business days. Our doulas provide properly formatted receipts that include all the details Carrot requires.
Can I use Carrot benefits and HSA/FSA together?
In many cases, yes. You can use your Carrot benefit to cover a portion of your doula costs and then apply HSA or FSA funds to cover any remaining balance. This can help you maximize your total coverage. Check with both your Carrot plan and your HSA/FSA administrator for specific rules about coordinating benefits.
Which Bay Area companies offer Carrot benefits?
Many of the largest Bay Area tech companies offer Carrot, including Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce, Uber, Airbnb, Netflix, Stripe, and LinkedIn, among others. However, employer participation changes over time, so always check with your HR department or benefits portal to confirm your company's current offerings.
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