MOONBOOK

The most useful postpartum
resource for AAPI parents in North America.

Honest, evidence-based guidance on insurance, breastfeeding, and the first weeks. Edited by Mia Lau (Founder & IBCLC) and the Cooings care team.

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A pregnant person reading a benefits booklet in soft afternoon light beside a quiet windowsill.

INSURANCE · 14 MIN READ

Kaiser Postpartum Doula Coverage: The Complete 2026 Guide

Kaiser doula coverage shifted twice in eighteen months. Here's what your plan likely covers in 2026, what to ask member services, and how to verify before you're past the point of no return.

By Mia Lau, Founder & IBCLC

Soft window light over a parent holding a sleeping newborn, eyes lowered, calm but tired

RECOVERY · 15 MIN READ

Postpartum Depression: Signs to Watch & When to Seek Help

You're 8 days postpartum and you've cried for an hour over a sock. Here is how clinicians distinguish baby blues from a perinatal mood disorder, and exactly how to start the conversation with your provider.

By Evelyn, Chief Consultant

A new parent resting in bed with newborn against their chest, recovering after a cesarean delivery

RECOVERY · 11 MIN READ

C-Section Recovery, Week by Week

A practical week-by-week timeline for recovering from a cesarean: pain control, incision care, mobility limits, breastfeeding positions that spare the scar, and the warning signs that mean call your OB tonight.

By Evelyn, Chief Consultant

A new parent resting in a softly lit bedroom with a bowl of warm broth and a swaddled newborn nearby.

RECOVERY · 17 MIN READ

The Golden Month: A 26-Day Postpartum Recovery Guide

Your mother has plans for your month. Your OB has different plans. Both are partly right. A bilingual IBCLC guide to honoring 月子 tradition while keeping the parts that modern evidence backs.

By Mia Lau, Founder & IBCLC

Parent holding newborn skin-to-skin in soft window light, baby's mouth wide open just before latching

BREASTFEEDING · 9 MIN READ

Latch Troubleshooting: 8 Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Sharp pain, clicking sounds, sleepy babies, refused breasts. Eight latch problems an IBCLC sees every week, the likely cause behind each, and how to fix them at home before the next feed.

By Mia Lau, Founder & IBCLC

A new parent holding their newborn skin-to-skin in soft hospital light, baby's cheek resting against bare chest

BREASTFEEDING · 12 MIN READ

The First 72 Hours of Breastfeeding: An IBCLC's Playbook

Hour-by-hour what's normal, what to flag, and when to call. An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant walks you through the first three days at the breast.

By Mia Lau, Founder & IBCLC

Insurance plan documents, a pen, and a soft cream notebook on a linen surface, the kind of setup a parent uses when verifying benefits.

INSURANCE · 11 MIN READ

FSA & HSA for Doula Care: What's Eligible in 2026

Doulas are not named in IRS Publication 502, but the Letter of Medical Necessity pathway has worked for many families. Here's what makes a strong submission for FSA and HSA reimbursement in 2026.

By Evelyn, Chief Consultant

Parent at a kitchen table with a laptop open to a benefits portal, baby in carrier, calm morning light

INSURANCE · 12 MIN READ

Using Carrot Fertility for Postpartum Doula Care: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your benefits page mentions Carrot. You've never used it. Here's exactly what postpartum doula reimbursement looks like, what documentation gets approved fast, and what to do when a claim is denied.

By Mia Lau, Founder & IBCLC

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