How to Use Carrot and Maven Benefits to Hire a Doula

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Let’s talk about something that’s often overlooked but wildly important—your support system during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. If you're pregnant and working for a company that offers Carrot or Maven as part of your benefits package, you may be sitting on a goldmine of covered care—and that includes birth and postpartum doula services.

At Detroit Dreams Tonight, we’re here to help you use those benefits with confidence, so you can get the support you deserve and the peace of mind you crave.

First Things First: What Are Carrot and Maven?

Carrot and Maven are employer-sponsored health benefits that help cover services related to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and more. Think of them as health and wellness perks that are actually useful for growing families.

With Carrot:

  • You may get a financial reimbursement toward approved birth & postpartum services. The amount will vary based on your coverage plan, but could be as much as $10k towards 6 weeks of postpartum care.

  • You'll typically pay your doula upfront and submit documentation for reimbursement.

  • Carrot covers doulas who are certified and meet their reimbursement guidelines.

With Maven:

  • You may be able to access doula services directly through the Maven platform.

  • In some cases, Maven provides full or partial coverage for birth and postpartum doulas.

  • Similar to Carrot, you’ll pay your doula upfront and submit documentation to be reimbursed by Maven.

  • Depending on the service you’re needing, you may need to get a letter of pre-approval from your care provider (OBGyn, Midwife, Pediatrician).

Why Hire a Doula?

If you're wondering whether hiring a doula is worth the effort (and the paperwork), let us stop you right there: yes. Here’s why:

✅ Doulas lower the risk of birth interventions, including induction and C-sections
✅ They provide emotional, physical, and informational support during really intense (but wonderful) moments
✅ Doulas can help you advocate for your birth & postpartum preferences
✅ Postpartum doulas support you in recovery, baby care, lactation, sleep, and more
✅ They support partners, too

And now, thanks to Carrot and Maven, you might not even have to pay out of pocket.

How to Use Your Carrot or Maven Benefits with Detroit Dreams

Here’s how we make the process simple:

1. Reach Out to Us First

Fill out our Care Questionnaire and let us know you have Carrot or Maven benefits. If you have a budget you’re working with based on your coverage, make sure to include that. We'll review your needs and match you with available doulas that qualify for reimbursement.

2. Choose Your Doula

We’ll present you with vetted and qualified doulas who meet Carrot or Maven’s requirements. You get to interview and choose the one that feels right for you.

3. Book and Start Your Support

Your doula will supply the contract and invoices tailored to your benefit plan's reimbursement process. Once services are reserved, your doula will start supporting you—whether it’s prenatal prep, labor and birth support, or postpartum recovery.

You Deserve Support—And You Can Actually Use These Benefits

Too many people leave benefits on the table simply because they don’t know how to use them. Don’t let that be you. Your journey into parenthood is too important to go it alone.

Let’s Get You Matched With the Right Doula

Whether you’re planning a hospital birth, home birth, or anything in between, we have experienced, certified doulas ready to support you in Metro Detroit.

📩 Contact us today and let us help you make the most of your Carrot and Maven benefits.