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NCS Doula connects the birthwork community through verified trainings, trusted businesses, and transparent reviews.

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Carrot fertility benefits

Using Carrot benefits for doula support

Many employers offer Carrot fertility benefits that families can use for birth and postpartum doula care. These guides explain how doulas become eligible, how reimbursement works, and how families can find approved providers.

Join the Carrot Doula Directory

Step-by-step guide explaining how doulas apply to the Carrot provider directory and prepare their profile.

Carrot Reimbursement for Doulas

Learn how the reimbursement process works when families use Carrot benefits for doula services.

Carrot-Approved Doula Certifications

See the training and certification programs commonly accepted for Carrot provider eligibility.

CARROT APPROVED COURSES

This is the official logo for Ohio Board of Nursing added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
The Ohio Board of Nursing is a state regulatory agency dedicated to safeguarding public health by ensuring the safe and effective practice of nursing. It accomplishes this through the licensure and regulation of registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), dialysis technicians, medication aides, and certified community health workers. The […]
This is the official logo for Hospital Doula Education Association (HDEA) added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
HDEA (Hospital Doula Education Association) is a Mayo Clinic-trusted organization dedicated to training and certifying professional doulas for clinical settings, with a holistic emphasis on integrating psychological support into bedside care; it maintains updated standards of practice and ethics, and invites interested individuals to register for upcoming education programs.
This is the official logo for Mother Health International added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Mother Health International (MHI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing maternal and newborn health outcomes in regions with high mortality rates. Operating in Northern Uganda, MHI employs a collaborative midwifery model that integrates traditional midwives, nurse-midwives, community health workers, and doctors to provide comprehensive, community-centered care. Their flagship facility, the “Ot Nywal Me Kuc” […]
This is the official logo for Natural Resources added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Natural Resources is a San Francisco-based community hub providing holistic support for expecting and new families. This nonprofit center combines a retail store for eco-friendly baby and maternity products with comprehensive services like childbirth preparation classes, lactation consultations, prenatal/postpartum yoga, and parenting workshops. Natural Resources also offers doula trainings and support groups, all aimed at […]
This is the official logo for Rocky Mountain Doula added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Rocky Mountain Doula is a birth doula training and certification organization based in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1998 by pioneer Alice Jackson and now led by Ana M. Hill, it offers a comprehensive Professional Doula Program and has been training and certifying birth doulas across the western U.S. for over 20 years.
This is the official logo for Mother of Civilization Birth Services: This is your Birth added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Mother of Civilization Birth Services is a collective of mothers, birth workers, and healers dedicated to providing culturally conscious, spiritually rooted, and community-centered care to Black and Brown families. Founded by Grand Doula Basmah Karriem, who has over 35 years of experience, the organization offers prenatal, birth, and postpartum support, as well as childbirth education […]
This is the logo for The Birth Well NCS Doula Postpartum Newborn Care for decorative purposes only
The Birth Well is a Baltimore-based provider of holistic birth and wellness services designed to inform and empower growing families. Its offerings include community prenatal yoga classes, yoga for birthing couples, holistic childbirth education workshops, and personalized doula support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The Birth Well also conducts doula training programs, reflecting its mission […]
This is the official logo for Carriage House Birth added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Carriage House Birth is a full-service doula agency offering a variety of services to support families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. They provide professional doula matching, childbirth education classes, postpartum care, and virtual doula training. Their mission is to empower families by offering knowledgeable, compassionate, and personalized support throughout their birth journey.
This is the logo for Virtously Bearthed NCS Doula Postpartum Newborn Care for decorative purposes only
Virtuously B’Earthed Doula Services is a St. Louis-based doula practice offering full-spectrum perinatal support and training. Founded by a certified perinatal doula, it provides labor and birth assistance, postpartum care, breastfeeding peer counseling, and even specialized services like bereavement and reproductive health support. The agency also runs doula training programs to cultivate culturally sensitive care […]
This is the official logo for Urban Baby Beginnings added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Urban Baby Beginnings is a Virginia-based nonprofit providing community-centered support for pregnant and postpartum families. Its mission is to reduce maternal health disparities and isolation by increasing access to culturally tailored care hubs. UBB offers doula services (through programs like ReByrth for families of color), lactation support, parent education classes, and workforce development training for […]

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Why NCS Doula

Build your business, explore new support options, and contribute your expertise to the next generation of care providers. It all starts here.

Our mission is to connect caregivers with the organizations, trainings, and tools they need to thrive. By centralizing everything, we aim to increase access, raise awareness, and support lifelong professional growth. Whether you’re exploring new certifications or expanding your practice, NCS Doula is your hub for education, development, and industry connection.

Our goal is simple: to make the birthwork ecosystem easier to navigate. Every listing is designed for clarity, and every contributor, big or small, has a place here.

Latest News & Resources

Continuous education is essential for professionals who are dedicated to providing the best possible care for newborns and support for their families. Newborn C…
Demand for doula support continues to grow as more families learn about the benefits of continuous labor and postpartum care. At the same time, new reimbursemen…
New to Carrot doula benefits? Start with our step-by-step guide explaining how doulas qualify, what certifications are accepted, and how to join the Carrot prov…
Carrot Doula Cheat Sheet Quick reference for doulas working with Carrot benefits. Save or share this page. What is Carrot? Employer fertility benefit Covers dou…
New to Carrot doula benefits? Start with our step-by-step guide explaining how doulas qualify, what certifications are accepted, and how to join the Carrot prov…
Birthwork Is Scaling Faster Than Its Infrastructure Birthwork is growing up. Over the last decade, training programs have multiplied, specialized, and scaled on…
New to Carrot doula benefits? Start with our step-by-step guide explaining how doulas qualify, what certifications are accepted, and how to join the Carrot prov…
Becoming a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) is a rewarding career that allows you to support new parents and their infants during the critical first weeks and mont…
As a Newborn Care Specialist, your reputation and the trust you build with families are the foundation of your career. One of the most powerful ways to showcase…
New to Carrot doula benefits? Start with our step-by-step guide explaining how doulas qualify, what certifications are accepted, and how to join the Carrot prov…

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