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Let’s be honest… growing your family can be expensive. And navigate the world of insurance, employer benefits, HSAs/FSAs, and postpartum care costs? It can be so confusing and feel like a full-time job on top of pregnancy and parenting.
But here’s the good news I want you to know: you may have more support than you think! You just need to know where to find it and how to use it. That’s what this episode is about.
On this episode of Chick Chat, I sat down with Pachet Bryant, founder of MINE Maternity and lead pregnancy and postpartum care coordinator, to talk about how families can unlock the financial tools and resources they already have access to — from insurance and workplace benefits to FSA/HSA funds and even community support programs.
This episode is packed with expert-level tips, tools, and strategies to help reduce financial stress and increase real, meaningful support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Who is Pachet Bryant?
Patchett Bryant is the amazing force behind MY Motherhooda platform that helps parents navigate the confusing (and often frustrating) world of healthcare coverage, maternity benefits and postpartum planning. It is truly a God-sent!
With over 10,000 hours of maternal health research, a deep background in FemTech and digital health, and a heart for helping families thrive, Pachet is a true advocate for maternal economic empowerment.
Through her work, she helps new parents understand what benefits they are entitled to, how to access them and what questions to ask so they can stop paying unnecessarily out of pocket and start getting all the care they deserve.
What did we talk about?
There are so many ways parents can access more support than they realize, but most don’t even know what to ask for. This discussion breaks it all down so families can feel more prepared to get the care they need.
Here are just a few of the things we covered in this episode:
Where to start with your financial planning
Pachet shares the first steps every parent should take when considering coverage and care needs (even if you’re already in the postpartum phase).
Understanding Your Insurance Benefits (Without Tiredness)
From how to decipher your benefits summary to the right questions to ask your HR or insurance representative, this part of the discussion is gold.
FSA vs HSA — and how to really use them
If you’ve let your FSA lapse or didn’t realize your HSA can cover doulas, lactation consultants, or postpartum supplies, this will be a game changer!
What to do if your care is not covered
Pachet shares backup options and creative solutions — from employer wellness benefits to nonprofit programs and more.
The most underutilized benefits you probably didn’t know existed
From company benefits to local community programs, there are so many ways to get support. You just need someone who can help you connect the dots.
Why postpartum financial planning should be as common as creating a baby registry
What families are we talking about? really you have to prepare yourself because kindergarten won’t matter if mom doesn’t have what it takes to heal.
How early to start and how to continue to support
Whether you’re in early pregnancy, already postpartum or still trying to conceive, it’s never too late or too early to get support. And no, you’re not asking for much.
Final Thoughts
Unfortunately, no one gives you a guide to affordable pregnancy and birth care… but this episode is coming!
Pachet Bryant is changing the game when it comes to maternal financial planning. It shows parents that you don’t have to figure it all out on your own and that you don’t have to avoid getting the care you need. With the right knowledge and a few smart questions, you can feel supported, informed, and empowered to build the village (and benefits) you deserve.
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