Unilever and Progyny: How family & women’s health benefits drive lasting impact and results
At Unilever, improving everyday life isn’t just part of its mission – it’s reflected in how the company supports its people. With a diverse global workforce and a longstanding commitment to family-focused benefits, Unilever prioritizes care that supports employees both in and out of the workplace.
Over the last 10+ years, Progyny has partnered with Unilever to build on that foundation, helping them expand access to fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause support. Working together, Unilever and Progyny have connected hundreds of members to a holistic model of care – one designed to support employees today and evolve alongside them in the years ahead. Partnering with Progyny since 2016, Unilever stands out as a partner continuing to shape what comprehensive women’s health benefits can become.
“Progyny is one of our most valued benefits because of the meaningful impact it has had on so many of our employees’ lives. Progyny’s fertility solution delivered results – and now that same consistent care is delivered to our members during pregnancy, postpartum, and through to menopause. This support goes beyond digital – it’s that human touch that’s so critical.”
– Lisa Wywoda, Head of Total Rewards – North America, Latin America, and Africa, Unilever
A decade of impact
“Digital tools is one form of support – it’s informational. But helping employees navigate what they’re going through in real time with human support is super important. That’s what Progyny offers.”
– Geeta Paraboo, Sr. Benefits Manager, Unilever
Progyny Solutions Offered
Fertility and Family Building
- Preconception programming
- Fertility treatment coverage with integrated medication management
- Donor tissue purchase coverage
- Adoption, surrogacy, and doula financial assistance
Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Proactive, clinically-led programming for prenatal and postpartum stages
- Educational resources and support from experts such as IBCLCs and doulas
- Return to work programming and support
Menopause and Midlife
- Unlimited support and education from dedicated in-house care advocate
- Access to specialized clinical network of menopause-certified providers
- Early symptom management, including access to hormone and non-hormone-based therapies
What goals did Unilever hope to achieve with a modernized benefit design?
Drive inclusivity across parenthood and women’s health continuum
Improve the well-being of team members and their families
Reinforce leadership with best-in-class benefits
Why did Unilever choose to partner with Progyny?
“Fertility care is incredibly complex and stressful for employees. We partnered with Progyny to create a seamless, end-to-end experience that now supports people throughout their entire journey.”
Lisa Wywoda, Head of Total Rewards – North America, Latin America, and Africa, Unilever
What outcomes has Unilever achieved with Progyny?
Unilever’s decade of outcomes reflect strong clinical performance and have led to a cost containment of over $4M. Unilever outcomes consistently exceed national averages and are tangible examples of life-changing impact for members.
More healthy pregnancies
More healthy babies
Fewer high-risk pregnancies and NICU visits
Represents member usage of Progyny in-network providers from 6/1/2016 to 9/30/2025 1. Calculated based on the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, or SART, 2021 National Summary Report, finalized in 2024 | 2. Calculated based on CDC, 2022 National Summary and Clinic Data Sets, published in 2024.
How has Unilever and Progyny’s partnership evolved?
Unilever’s proactive approach to helping employees connect the dots across life stages reflects the company’s belief that supporting women’s health requires continuity – not isolated solutions.
What do Unilever members say about their Progyny experience?
★★★★★
My [pregnancy coach] was very kind and thoughtful – I did not feel I was on the phone with an average customer service rep, it was much more than that. Very pleasant experience.
My provider was very patient and answered every question I had with no hesitation! I am so happy to have a provider who was so helpful and explained this new process in a way that made sense to me.
The level of details provided on the first call was way more than I expected. It actually gave me more confidence in the fertility and surrogacy processes. Looking forward to experiencing this journey with Progyny.
Progyny gave us a path to build the family we dreamed of but could not create on our own. We are proud parents of two and will forever be grateful.
What’s next for Unilever’s partnership with Progyny?
Frequently asked questions
How does Progyny consistently improve the member experience?
Progyny delivers verified, independently validated outcomes for every member - not a sample. Accountability is built into the model through transparent reporting and a decade-long track record of delivering measurable results.
How does Progyny deliver personalized support at scale?
Each member is paired with a dedicated PCA and supported by human-centered technology. Together, they provide personalized guidance from preconception through pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and beyond, recognizing that no two journeys are the same.
How does Progyny help CFOs manage cost and risk?
Progyny is designed to function as a cost-trend lever, not an added line item. By shortening time to pregnancy, reducing treatment intensity, and lowering the incidences of high-risk maternity claims, Progyny helps organizations target the types of costs that have the greatest financial impact.
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