Using Your Maven Health Benefits for Doula Support
Let’s talk about something that can make your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey a whole lot smoother—your Maven Clinic benefits. If you have access to Maven through your employer or partner’s benefits package, you’re already ahead of the game. What many people don’t realize is that Maven doesn’t just support virtual care—you may also be eligible to use your benefits for in-person support from birth and postpartum doulas, including our experienced team here at National Baby Co.
Here are some tips to navigating those benefits and getting the care you deserve.
What Is Maven Clinic?
Maven is a digital health platform focused on supporting families through fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting. They offer virtual access to OB-GYNs, pediatricians, mental health professionals, and—you guessed it—doulas.
Depending on your employer’s Maven partnership, you may also have a reimbursement benefit for in-person services like birth doula care, postpartum support, and even sleep consulting.
Does Maven Cover Doulas?
Maven benefits vary by employer, but many include:
Birth Doula Support: Physical, emotional, and informational support before, during, and just after birth.
Postpartum Doula Support: Help at home with newborn care, lactation & pumping support, light household tasks, emotional support, and recovery guidance.
Sleep Training & Infant Sleep Support: Yes, this may be reimbursable too! Some Maven plans allow you to use your benefits for in-home sleep coaching to help your baby (and you!) get more rest.
Why Hire a Birth Doula?
Research shows that having a doula on your birth team can:
Reduce the risk of C-sections
Shorten labor time
Lower the need for interventions like induction
Improve birth satisfaction
Increase breastfeeding success
A birth doula hold your hands, rubs your back, squeezes your hips, helps you advocate for your choices, and reminds you that you can do hard things. Whether you're laboring at home, heading to the hospital, or navigating a planned cesarean, we’ve got your back—physically, emotionally, and every way in between.
Why Hire a Postpartum Doula?
Research shows that hiring a postpartum doula can:
Lower your risk of postpartum depression and anxiety by 57.5%
Improve maternal confidence and parenting skills
Assist with physical recovery from birth
Postpartum doulas are like a best friend who knows exactly what you need and doesn’t judge the piles of laundry or the fact that you’re still in your robe at 3 PM. We support your physical recovery, offer practical baby care help, and make sure you feel seen and supported during those early, tender weeks.
How to Use Your Maven Benefits for Doula Support
Here’s how to get started:
Log into your Maven account (or create one). It’s easy to do on the Maven app
Click into the ‘Your Benefits & Payments’ section to see what’s covered.
Check if your plan includes in-person doula care or postpartum support.
Reach out to us at National Baby Co. and make sure to let us know you’d like to use your Maven benefits. If you know the amount of coverage available, that is also helpful!
Get matched with qualified, vetted birth & postpartum doulas to interview.
Reserve care with the doula of your choice. Your doula can provide an invoice for reimbursement and any other documentation required.
Let the support begin!
Not sure what’s covered in your plan? You can always chat with a Maven Care Advocate through the app. They’re super helpful and can explain your exact benefits.
More Support From Maven
24/7 Support: Need help now? With Maven, you can message or video chat with actual experts—therapists, lactation consultants, nutritionists—anytime, day or night. No waiting weeks for an appointment.
Maven Wallet: Hiring a postpartum doula using your Maven benefits? Use the Maven Wallet to securely manage your expenses.
Access to Content: Maven gives you access to articles, live classes, expert videos, and online communities that can help you navigate through fertility, pregnancy, and parenting.
Ready to Hire a Doula with Your Maven Benefits?
If you have Maven, you may have access to thousands of dollars in reimbursable support. Don’t let those benefits go to waste—birth and postpartum are huge life transitions, and no one should do them alone.
At National Baby Co., our doulas provide compassionate, nonjudgmental care through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We also offer in-home sleep support to help your family find a rhythm that works.
👉 Reach out today to learn how we can help you use your Maven benefits and get the birth & postpartum support you deserve.
