We've been supporting New York City families through these transitions for 13 years, and one of the questions we hear most often is some version of: what do I give someone who is about to become a parent, or who just did?

While postpartum doulas offer invaluable support, they are just one member of your postpartum team. Learn about the other kinds of professionals and spaces available to work with folks during that vulnerable and challenging postpartum period.

Learn whether a postpartum doula or baby nurse is the right choice for your family based on you and your baby’s unique needs.

Learn how to use employee benefits like Carrot Fertility, Progyny, or Maven, to pay for doula support. This guide explains what services are eligible for reimbursement, how to check your benefit coverage, and tips for navigating the process. Whether you're looking for a birth doula, postpartum doula, or overnight doula, find out how your benefits can help cover the cost.

All families can benefit from the support of a postpartum doula, and there are certain circumstances that you may not be aware of when one will be an absolute game-changer in the early days after giving birth.

Pregnancy can be quite the ride, with so many changes happening quickly- having a doula in your corner can be the stability just about any pregnant lady needs.