PROGYNY CERTIFIED POSTPARTUM DOULAS
DAYTIME & NIGHTTIME SUPPORT
Progyny Postpartum Doula Support in the San Francisco Bay Area
If you're pregnant or newly postpartum in San Francisco and your employer offers Progyny benefits, you likely qualify for reimbursement on certified postpartum doula care. East Bay Postpartum Doula Circle (EBPPDC) is a guild of 25+ independently certified postpartum doulas serving families across the San Francisco Bay Area since 2001.
Maximize your Progyny benefits with experienced, professional postpartum doula care. Our postpartum doulas provide overnight newborn care, establishing infant sleep hygiene, breastfeeding and lactation support, and personalized postpartum recovery assistance during the critical first 12 weeks after birth. Get the rest you deserve, build confidence in newborn care, and enjoy a smoother postpartum recovery. Contact EBPPDC before your due date to reserve your postpartum doula, secure overnight newborn care, and make the most of your Progyny benefits.
We provide Progyny-compatible doula care designed around the outcomes that matter most in your first 12 weeks home: consolidated sleep, confident feeding, steady physical recovery, and less overwhelm during the postpartum period.
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Schedule a free 20–30 minute Progyny benefits & doula consultation by phone or Zoom to confirm your coverage and start planning care.
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Call or email today to check Progyny compatibility before your due date.
Why San Francisco Families Trust East Bay Postpartum Doula Circle
Parents in San Francisco want vetted, experienced postpartum support from trained professionals who come to their home.
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East Postpartum Doula Circle has been serving Bay Area families with postpartum doula services since 2001.
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We are a network of 25+ independently certified postpartum doulas trained in newborn care, lactation support, and infant safety.
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Progyny-compatible postpartum doula billing and reimbursement support for eligible employees at Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce, and other companies offering Progyny family-building and maternity benefits.
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Over 150 five-star reviews on Yelp and very high ratings on Google.
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TrustLine-certified postpartum doulas with comprehensive background checks, current Infant CPR and First Aid certifications, and training in American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Safe Sleep guidelines for safe, professional overnight newborn care.
Our doulas provide inclusive, respectful care to all family structures, including LGBTQIA+ parents, adoptive families, surrogacy journeys and NICU graduates.
Why San Francisco Chooses EBPPDC for Progyny-Certified Postpartum Doulas
EBPPDC is a small, curated guild of postpartum experts, not a large agency. Each doula is an independent contractor with deep Bay Area roots, matched to your home, schedule and personality.
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Progyny Postpartum Doula Benefits & Reimbursement Support: We help families understand their Progyny benefits, prepare required documentation, and provide itemized invoices to simplify reimbursement claims.
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Flexible Postpartum Doula Care: Personalized daytime, overnight, and live-in postpartum doula support tailored to your family's schedule, newborn care needs, and recovery goals.
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Choose Your Postpartum Doula: Interview 1–3 experienced postpartum doulas and select the best match for your family's needs, preferences, and parenting approach.
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Culturally Responsive Postpartum Care: Our multilingual postpartum doulas provide inclusive newborn care, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery assistance while honoring your family's cultural traditions and preferences.
DAYTIME & NIGHTTIME
Our Progyny-Compatible Postpartum Doula Services
All services can be structured to meet typical Progyny reimbursement requirements.
Daytime Progyny-Certified Postpartum Doula Support
Daytime postpartum doula care typically includes 4-8 hour shifts designed to support maternal recovery, newborn care, and parental confidence. Our experienced postpartum doulas provide hands-on newborn care education, breastfeeding and infant feeding support, nutritious meal preparation, light household assistance, and compassionate emotional support to help families navigate the early weeks after birth.
Ideal for first-time parents, families without nearby help, those recovering from C-section, and parents returning to work. Invoices are itemized for Progyny reimbursement.
Progyny-Compatible Lactation & Feeding Support
In-home lactation sessions are provided by doulas with advanced lactation training or IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) certification. Support includes latch pain, supply concerns, pumping plans, and combo feeding education.
Invoices are tailored to match Progyny plan language when possible.
Live-In & Extended Postpartum Support
Live-in doulas provide continuous care for 1–3 weeks, combining daytime and overnight support. This is ideal when partners return to work or travel.
These packages can sometimes be partially reimbursed via Progyny with careful documentation.
Overnight & Nighttime Progyny-Compatible Doula Care
Overnight postpartum doula care provides professional newborn care and infant sleep support, allowing parents to enjoy restorative sleep while their baby is cared for by an experienced doula. Overnight shifts typically range from 8–16 hours, with schedules customized and discussed based on each family's individual needs and preferences.
Our overnight postpartum doulas provide newborn feeding support, diapering, soothing, safe sleep practices, and detailed tracking of nighttime feeds and sleep patterns. Consistent overnight support promotes postpartum recovery, reduces parental exhaustion, and helps establish healthy infant sleep habits.
Some Progyny plans may offer reimbursement for overnight postpartum doula services. Confirm your eligibility with your Progyny Care Advocate and contact EBPPDC before your due date to discuss personalized overnight newborn care and scheduling options.
Newborn Sleep & Soothing Support
Doulas offer gentle, developmentally appropriate sleep education for newborns, helping parents understand sleep cues, safe sleep setups, and day/night confusion.
This support is typically included in postpartum doula shifts, aiding parental sleep and recovery.
How Working With a Progyny-Certified Doula Works
Step 1: Confirm Benefits & Schedule a Free Consultation
Check your Progyny member portal or Care Advocate for postpartum doula coverage. Use the Progyny provider directory to find certified doulas.
Book a free 20–30 minute call with EBPPDC to review your plan and care options.
Step 2: Meet and Choose Your Doula
Provide your due date, neighborhood, schedule, language needs, and special circumstances. EBPPDC matches you with 1–3 compatible doulas.
Interview doulas by Zoom or in-home and hire directly. EBPPDC is a guild, so there are no middleman fees.
Step 3: Begin Care & Get Support With Reimbursement
Your doula provides regular shifts with ongoing check-ins. Care evolves as your baby grows.
Families usually pay upfront and request reimbursement later. Doulas provide itemized invoices and documentation for Progyny claims.
CLIENT RESULTS
Real-Life Outcomes for Bay Area Progyny Families
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First-time parents in Noe Valley booked eight weeks of overnight support after a C-section. By week four, they enjoyed 5–6 hour sleep stretches. Their Progyny plan reimbursed part of the care.
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Parents of twins in SoMa received daytime and lactation support after NICU discharge. The doula helped with tandem breastfeeding and emotional support. Progyny reimbursed part of their care.
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A queer couple in Oakland used daytime doula support while managing tech jobs, gaining confidence with newborn care and sleep routines.
“Beth gave us the peace of mind to finally get some much-needed sleep. Her gentle newborn care, breastfeeding support, and practical advice helped us feel rested and more confident. She quickly became someone we trusted as part of our family.”
Areas We Serve in and Around San Francisco
EBPPDC provides in-home postpartum doula support in San Francisco and the broader Bay Area, with virtual options for outlying areas.
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San Francisco: Noe Valley, Bernal Heights, Inner & Outer Sunset, Richmond, Pacific Heights, Marina, Mission, Hayes Valley, Potrero Hill, SOMA, NOPA
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East Bay: Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda County, El Cerrito, Richmond
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North Bay: San Rafael, Marin County
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Peninsula & South Bay: Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Burlingame, San Mateo
Availability depends on doula schedules; confirm during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Progyny-Certified Doulas in San Francisco
Does Progyny cover postpartum doulas or just birth doulas?
Coverage varies by employer. Some plans include postpartum doula visits, others only birth doulas. Check your plan and ask specifically about in-home postpartum support.
How much Progyny reimbursement can I expect?
Progyny postpartum doula benefits and reimbursement amounts vary by employer and individual benefit plan. Every family's coverage and budget are different. Contact your Progyny Care Advocate to confirm your available doula benefits, reimbursement eligibility, and coverage limits before scheduling postpartum care.
Can I use Progyny for overnight and live-in support?
Some plans cover overnight hours like daytime care; others limit or exclude it. Confirm your plan details.
What qualifications do your doulas have?
All hold recognized postpartum doula certifications, CPR, First Aid, and AAP Safe Sleep training. Many have additional credentials in lactation, newborn sleep, and trauma-informed care.
How far in advance should I book?
Between the end of the first trimester and early third trimester is best. Early booking eases benefit use and availability.
Can I combine Progyny with HSA or FSA funds?
Many families do, depending on their plan. Check with your HR or benefits team.
CONTACT US TODAY
Get Started With a Progyny-Certified Postpartum Doula in San Francisco
Progyny-compatible postpartum doula care helps San Francisco parents rest, recover, and feel confident at home with their newborn.
Schedule your free Progyny & postpartum planning call today, or email us to check compatibility and start matching with a doula before your due date.
East Bay Postpartum Doula Circle · 415-766-7584 · EBPPDC@gmail.com
Serving San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area
