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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.

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Measles: What Expecting & New Parents Need to Know

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 […]

Essential Guide to Baby Bottles

There are a few pros and cons to choosing what and how many baby bottles to use, especially if you’re having twins or higher order multiples. The amount of bottles, sizes and weight, environmental concerns, compatibility with a pump and budget are all considerations when deciding which bottles to use. Don’t worry, our essential guide […]

Introducing the National NAPS Registry for Night Doulas

The National NAPS Registry for Night Doulas is a national credentialing and verification system for overnight newborn care providers. Parents can use it to verify a caregiver’s training and background. Caregivers can use it to demonstrate accountability and a commitment to evidence-based practice in an otherwise unregulated industry. To elevate infant caregivers, and ensure they […]

Will Insurance to Cover my Night Nanny or Doula?

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 […]