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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.
Overnight newborn care is often misunderstood. It makes sense because there are so many terms for this type of support from newborn care specialist to night nanny to baby nurse. And while term “doula” dates back to ancient times, it has only recently become widely used in the US. Parents also hear conflicting stories: some […]
Is a night nanny worth it if you’re breastfeeding? And if you’re already waking to feed, do you really need help? Yes. Even when one parent is nursing, overnight support can give both parents more rest. Drawing on hundreds of families and guidance from our RN and IBCLC Advisory Board, we’ll show you how sleep adds […]
Measles: What Expecting & New Parents Need to Know was last updated: October 18, 2025Author: Laura Hegarty-Moore, RN, MPH, CIC Laura Hegarty-Moore is an Infection Preventionist at Baystate Health, a Registered Nurse, mother of two, longtime Let Mommy Sleep contributor and a member of our Advisory Board serving as Public Health Advisor since 2020.With measles […]
As a night doula or night nurse, you’re a vital support for families navigating the challenges of newborn care. Whether you’re assisting new parents with feeding schedules, soothing techniques or postpartum recovery, having the right tools at your fingertips is essential for providing exceptional support. That’s why we’ve curated this comprehensive list of Night Doula Essentials, […]
There are so many highly skilled newborn nannies, infant-room daycare providers and postpartum doulas. These caregivers bring invaluable hands-on expertise to newborn care but may not have credentialed licensure or certification. To elevate infant caregivers, and ensure they have access to evidence-based safety and newborn care training, we created the National NAPS Registry for Night Doulas, […]
