Pacify offers a digital platform that connects new parents with a nationwide network of doulas, lactation consultants, and nurses for on-demand support throughout pregnancy and postpartum. This service addresses the lack of accessible, expert guidance for parents, resulting in improved maternal health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.
Funding
$1.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
New parents often lack immediate access to expert guidance on newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum health, especially outside of standard business hours or in areas with limited access to specialists. This can lead to increased stress, unnecessary emergency room visits, and potentially adverse health outcomes for both mother and child.
Solution
Pacify offers a mobile telehealth platform that connects new and expecting parents with a nationwide network of doulas, lactation consultants, and nurses for on-demand video consultations and support. Through the Pacify app, users can access live, one-on-one support 24/7, receiving expert advice on topics ranging from prenatal nutrition to breastfeeding challenges and infant health concerns. This service aims to provide convenient, accessible, and personalized care, empowering parents to confidently navigate the maternity journey and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes new and expecting parents seeking immediate, expert guidance on maternal and infant care, as well as health plans, public health organizations, and employers looking to improve maternal health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for their members or employees.
Features
- 24/7 access to lactation consultants, nurses, and doulas via live video chat
- Support for prenatal, postpartum, and newborn care questions
- Health and safety information delivered through regular in-app notifications
- Flexible, on-demand access for care experts, operating on an Uber-like system
- Average call wait times of under 30 seconds
- Option to purchase subscriptions as baby shower gifts
- Partnerships with health plans and WIC programs to provide free access to eligible, low-income parents