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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 December 29, 2023 What Foods Should Be Avoided When Breastfeeding? is a common question for night nurses and lactation counselors. As the primary food source for their baby, it’s natural that a parent would worry that the foods they eat could irritate their newborns stomach, or affect milk production. But don’t worry, the short […]
Early parenting inevitably feels like “Groundhog Day”. In addition to breaking up the feed-change-sleep grind, an outing can build parents’ confidence! Around week 8, when babies begin to be more wakeful for longer periods, parents may wonder What do I do with my baby? Or what activities are stimulating to for my little one? 50 […]
As a Postpartum doula and night nanny my biggest piece of advice to new parents is to get out and enjoy the Chicago summers. I know this may be easier said than done, but much can be accomplished with the guidance of your night nurse. Check out our list of 50 Activities for Baby by […]
Advice for New Parents from Author Kristina Schnack Kotlus, author of I Quit: Facing Cancer with Faith, Family and Friends. Written by a brain cancer survivor, I Quit provides strength and encouragement to individuals struggling with cancer from the perspective of someone who has experienced it firsthand. Candidly sharing her experiences with chemo, radiation, and doctors, […]
You don’t need lots of room to garden and you don’t need to spend money on seeds! You can grow your own groceries and Grow a Kitchen Scrap Garden! With coronavirus keeping us all at home, most of us are racking our brains to come up with new homeschool activities, new foods and ways to […]
