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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 Birdsong Doulas added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Birdsong Doulas is a doula-centered maternal health and education brand offering virtual support across pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, as well as doula training, mentorship, and facilitation programs designed to help families feel more supported, empowered, and nourished through the transitions of parenthood.
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The online hub of the Newborn Care Training Academy (NCTA), which provides affordable, comprehensive workshops for those entering the newborn care field. NCTA’s dual-enrollment program allows students to train as both Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists through a single course. The curriculum covers non-medical infant care from birth to 4 months, including newborn characteristics, […]
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 Imani's Village added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Imani’s Village (formerly For The Village Inc.) is a nonprofit in Oklahoma City focused on improving maternal and infant health within Black communities. They address the high rates of infant and maternal mortality by training community doulas and offering free doula, childbirth education, and lactation support to Black birthing families. They also run additional programs […]
This is the official logo for BirthWorks added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
BirthWorks International is an organization focused on providing comprehensive education and training for birth professionals, including doulas and childbirth educators. They emphasize a holistic approach to childbirth, promoting the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of families. BirthWorks offers certification programs, workshops, and resources aimed at empowering both professionals and parents to create positive birth experiences. […]
This is the official logo for Spokane Tribal Network added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
The Indigenous Birth Justice (IBJ) initiative by the Spokane Tribal Network (STN) is a culturally rooted program dedicated to supporting Indigenous families through pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting. Guided by ancestral wisdom and spiritual values, IBJ emphasizes holistic care that honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples. The program collaborates with networks across Washington, including the […]
This is the official logo for Asian Doula Alliance (ADA) added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Asian Doula Alliance is a U.S.-based nonprofit that empowers families by offering certified training, multilingual support, and culturally sensitive postpartum care that blends traditional Asian confinement practices with modern, evidence-based methods.
This is the official logo for Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness
Beauty for Ashes Maternal Wellness, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly in Black and underserved communities. It provides full-spectrum doula support from pregnancy through postpartum, along with childbirth education and maternal wellness programs. Beauty for Ashes also uplifts the birth worker community through its Doula Hub workshops […]
  • Last Updated 11.03.2025
This is the official logo for Postpartum Healing Lodge added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
An Indigenous-led initiative reclaiming traditional postpartum practices as healing and resistance. It offers holistic birth and postpartum care, including ceremony, ancestral foods, and plant medicine. An online training has prepared hundreds of BIPOC doulas and birth keepers with culturally rooted tools. It explicitly addresses birth justice and systemic racism, empowering communities to deliver care “for […]
  • Last Updated 11.03.2025
This is the official logo for Skye's Doula Services added to ncsdoula.com for reference purposes only.
Skye’s Doula Services offers compassionate, personalized support to expectant families in Oklahoma, guiding them through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey. Led by a certified Birth Coach, Skye provides tailored prenatal visits, continuous birthing guidance, and postpartum care, ensuring emotional and physical well-being throughout. Additionally, Skye offers a flexible, all-virtual 5-week Doula Workshop, certifying participants […]

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Why NCS Doula

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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

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…
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…
Complete Guide to Becoming a Carrot-Approved Doula Carrot is a corporate fertility and maternal benefits platform that helps employees access services like birt…
Simple checklist to qualify for Carrot reimbursement and work with families using employer fertility benefits. Step 1. Get Certified ✔ Complete a recognized dou…
When you join the Newborn Care Specialist Association (NCSA), you’re doing more than just adding credentials to your resume. You’re stepping into a movement. Me…
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 no longer operating at the margins. It is an expanding professional system with increasing specialization, larger financial investment, and growing…
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…
Birthwork is expanding rapidly. New courses launch every year. Certifications multiply. Specializations deepen. The growth is positive, but it creates a solid s…

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