Parenting and return to work employer benefits | Carrot

Personalized parenting support

Support for parents raising children while growing their careers

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Carrot members

Support for parents returning to work and growing their careers

Parents returning to work face the challenge of balancing being a parent and an employee — while also managing their mental health and well-being. Carrot helps by offering personalized guidance tailored to each person's unique needs and overall health.

Proactive support for parenting is critical

56%
of U.S. parents say they have little, no, or only some support when it comes to raising children

62%
of parents say that being a parent has been harder than they expected

40%
of parents surveyed considered quitting their jobs

Holistic support for life’s biggest milestones

Carrot supports parents with world-class newborn care, milk shipping, key parenting topics, and returning to work. Through access to educational resources, medical experts, virtual groups, and more, members receive support during significant life transitions.

Maternal health in the workplace

Only 21% of working mothers say their maternal needs are supported. See what 1,500 moms and 500 HR leaders told Carrot — and how to close the gap.

Support for parents from newborns to pre-teens

Through self-serve education, virtual group sessions, 1:1 expert chats, and immersive guides, parents receive guidance on developmental milestones, nutrition, safety, sleep, puberty, and recognizing signs of neurodivergence in children.

Learn more about the journeys Carrot supports

Egg, sperm, and embryo freezing

Carrot supports fertility preservation — personal or medical, any reason, anytime, through preparation, freezing, and storage.

Gestational surrogacy

Carrot provides an array of support for donor-assisted journeys such as gestational surrogacy as well as adoption support and guidance to vetted agencies or partners.

Adoption

Carrot provides robust support for all ways people pursue parenthood, including guidance to vetted adoption agencies and legal partners.

Pregnancy and postpartum

From prenatal to postpartum, Carrot provides world-class resources, support, and education that improves health outcomes, lowers healthcare costs, and helps employees navigate life changes.

Menopause

Fertility health is a lifelong journey, and Carrot is there every step of the way. As a clinically-validated, age-inclusive package, no employee is left behind.

IVF

When IVF is the right option, Carrot prioritizes safe and cost-effective pregnancies. By promoting single embryo transfers, Carrot decreases risks and drives healthier outcomes.

Considering fertility benefits?

Better benefits lead to better employee retention and satisfaction. Learn more from these helpful Carrot resources.

Maternal health in the workplace: A report from Carrot Fertility

Carrot member spotlight: Erika's fertility and parenting journey

Carrot member spotlight: Sarah’s pregnancy journey with lactation expert support

What topics are covered in parenting support?

Carrot supports feeding, sleep, development, mental health, childcare transitions, and more, helping parents feel confident at every stage.

Is support personalized to each child?

Yes. Guidance is tailored based on the child’s age, development, and family context.

How long can members access parenting support?

Support continues as families grow, adapting to new stages and needs over time. Personalized support is geared toward parents of newborn children up to age 12.

Have more questions?

Connect with Carrot today to get the answers you need.

Bring exceptional support from pre-pregnancy to parenting to your organization

Learn how Carrot can help your employees navigate parenting and returning to work.