What is Fresh48 photography?

Fresh48 photography documents your baby's first 24–48 hours in the hospital — first feeds, family moments, tiny details that exist only in those hours. YourCherish offers Fresh48 sessions at any NYC, NJ, or CT hospital.

How much does a birth doula cost in NYC?

Birth doulas in NYC typically range from $1,500 to $4,000 depending on experience and package inclusions. YourCherish offers transparent pricing for birth doula, postpartum doula, and combined doula + photography packages. NY Medicaid, HSA, FSA, Carrot Fertility, and Maven Clinic are accepted.

Is doula support covered by insurance in New York?

Yes. New York State Medicaid covers doula services for eligible enrollees. Carrot Fertility, Maven Clinic, HSA and FSA accounts are also accepted. Some Cigna, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, and BCBS plans cover doula services under maternity benefits.

Can one person be both a birth photographer and doula?

Yes — and YourCherish is the only NYC studio where every doula is also a professional documentary photographer. This means one person supports your labor and documents your birth, creating a seamless, deeply personal experience.

What hospitals in NYC does YourCherish serve?

YourCherish attends births at all NYC hospitals including NYU Langone, Mount Sinai, Lenox Hill, New York-Presbyterian, Montefiore, LIJ Katz Women's Hospital, Brooklyn Methodist, Staten Island University Hospital, and more. We serve all five boroughs plus NJ and CT.