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To understand what a night nanny or other postpartum provider does, we first need to define the overlapping but distinct roles of postpartum doula, night nanny,<\/em> and newborn care specialist <\/a>(NCS).<\/em> While titles vary, all of these professionals assist families in the weeks after a baby is born. Their core job is to combine hands-on infant care with parent support. To understand the broader role these caregivers play, see our full guide: What\u2019s a Night Nanny?<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typical responsibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s important to know these titles are not legally protected. Outside of licensed daycare centers or registered nursing care, newborn care providers are not governed by standardized regulations. That means anyone can call themselves a postpartum doula or newborn care specialist. While many are highly skilled, training and credentials can vary widely. For families, this makes verification and transparency essential showing a need for the NAPS Registry for Night Doulas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Licensed professionals such as RNs are accountable to their state Board of Nursing. Until now, overnight newborn care providers had no equivalent system of accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Newborn and Postpartum Support (NAPS) Registry<\/strong> was created to fill that gap. It is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents and employers can verify a caregiver\u2019s credentials directly on the NAPS Registry for Night Doulas. While the Registry emphasizes overnight caregivers, postpartum doulas who work daytime shifts can also be included. The NAPS Curriculum<\/a> is based on the government-award winning contract Let Mommy Sleep<\/em> held from 2015-2021, ending during covid. Further, it is approved and overseen by a thir<\/a>d-party Advisory Board<\/a> of clinicians and subject matter experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caregivers listed on the NAPS Registry have completed coursework and verifications that meet national best practices in newborn and postpartum care, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This curriculum ensures that every caregiver on the Registry has both knowledge and accountability, allowing them to provide safe and consistent overnight baby care. You can find all of the classes and continuing education, on NewbornCareCertified.com<\/a>, the educational division of Let Mommy Sleep, LLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Newborn and Postpartum Support coursework does not<\/em> include the study of labor and delivery. Therefore this certificate is not appropriate if you’re an aspiring labor doula or someone who wishes to attend births as professional support staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, the newborn care, night nanny, and postpartum doula industry in the U.S. is completely unregulated. There’s no state or federal oversight for in-home caregivers responsible for fewer than four children at a time. The NAPS Registry was formed to fill that gap by providing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And for families who don\u2019t have access to corporate benefits, the Registry is still accessible and there are flexible ways to cover the cost of care, including payment plans and baby registries. Learn more about financing night nanny and night doula care here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n By creating the National NAPS Registry, we\u2019re setting a new standard for accountability and professionalism in an industry that touches families at their most vulnerable time. Families deserve safe, consistent, evidence-based support and newborn and postpartum caregivers deserve recognition for their specialized skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The NAPS Registry is how we bring both sides together. If you’re a night doula or postpartum nurse who would like to join our team, you can apply here<\/a>. If you’re a family looking for verified overnight newborn care, every Let Mommy Sleep<\/a> caregiver is NAPS certified.\u00a0Parents can also take online classes if they wish, including our free sleep training class.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
What is the National NAPS Registry for Night Doulas?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why the NAPS Registry for Night Doulas Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The future of newborn and postpartum care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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