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The role of the Registered Nurse or Newborn Care Provider is to feed, soothe, bathe, change & provide all other gentle care to baby through the night.
We also provide evidence based education and ongoing support to parents.
updated November 1, 2025 – The umbilical cord and placenta are rich in stem cells that can save lives, and they can be accessed and donated after giving birth. With a little preparation, parents can choose to donate their baby’s cord blood, where it may one day help treat someone with leukemia, sickle cell disease or […]
Archived Post – March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day and many parents wonder how they can educate their young neurotypical children about Down Syndrome and be more inclusive themselves. Alejandra Hall of the Animated Child in Manassas, VA, an inclusive play space for all children, and Amanda, mom to an 18 month old with DS […]
Your baby will be gorgeous no matter what age, but the first two weeks are ideal for newborn photography. Babies are still curled and sleepy, making those classic posed shots easier to achieve. That said, beautiful newborn images can be captured anytime up to three months and you have not missed your window. Best Age […]
Jeanne Faulker, RN and author of Common Sense Pregnancy shares wisdom for new parents.
updated June 22, 2025 – You can now get this information and much more in Your First Week Home with Baby: Ultimate Q&A! As part of our “Your First Night Home” series, we answer some of the most common questions our night nanny and postpartum doula team get from new parents about newborn feeding. Your […]
