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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. The term “postpartum doula” has also only recently become widely used. Parents also hear conflicting stories: some say night nannies sleep when the baby sleeps, […]
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, […]
Of course the primary difference between a daytime nanny and night nurse lies in the hours during which they provide care! But there are other ways the jobs of each baby care provider differs. This blog, Daytime Nanny and A Night Nurse: Unique Differences details the specific roles of each job as it relates to […]
Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula: How-To Get Your Dream Job!
