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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.
Last updated, April, 2026 – In-home newborn care is not typically covered by traditional health insurance, but that’s changing. More insurers, employers, and benefit programs now recognize postpartum doula and night nurse care as medically relevant. Understanding your options can make the difference between affording support and going without it. And if you’re not sure what […]
Yep, we wish postpartum care was cheaper too. The cost is still out of pocket for most, even though the need is there. Until newborn care is accessible to more families through insurance, we’ve got options of How to Pay for a Postpartum Doula below. Yes We Have Carrot and Maven Approved Doulas Companies sometimes […]
A night nurse or night nanny provides overnight newborn care from approximately 10pm to 7am, handling feeds, diapering, soothing and safe sleep support so parents can sleep. A daytime nanny provides care during waking hours and typically includes housework, outings, pet care and older child supervision. Here is how the roles differ in detail. Daytime […]
Every family that brings home a newborn deserves a caregiver who takes safe sleep seriously, not just as a policy, but as an every night practice. Let Mommy Sleep’s partnership with Cribs for Kids is one of the ways we demonstrate that commitment in a concrete, verifiable way. Here’s what that means for your baby. […]
Newborns and their parents have different needs than families with older kids. Postpartum care, breast and bottle feeding and infant sleep safety are just a few of the areas that make overnight newborn care different. If you’re wondering, What Should I ask a Night Nurse to find a great postpartum care, this blog is for […]
