Posts by Karina McCarthy
Why is my baby so loud?
Every once in a while I will have an intake call with a parent interested in overnight newborn care and they will ask me if they can share a room with their baby while we are in their home providing support. My first response is to stifle a giggle and then to ask them what…
Read MoreEat. Play. Sleep.
What IS Eat Play Sleep? Should I put my baby on a nap schedule? What IS an appropriate nap schedule for a newborn? If you ask ten different moms what’s typical for newborn sleep you will undoubtably get ten different answers. If you ask ten different sleep professionals what’s typical for newborn sleep you’ll get…
Read MoreShould I use a pacifier with my newborn [or will it cause nipple confusion]?
That is the question! Pacifiers are a hot topic. Should you use a pacifier, that’s ultimately up to you as parents. But as a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula, sleep consultant and lactation educator…I am very pro Paci. Let me explain why: Pacifier Concern number one: Pacifiers will effect breastfeeding In my experience, pacifiers only…
Read MoreIs it worth it to hire a night nanny if I am breastfeeding?
Typically, yes. Hi! We are a “night nanny” agency. Which means that we have a team of newborn care specialists and postpartum doulas that provide in-home overnight support to new parents. Some weeks we talk to as many as 50 inquiring parents wanting to understand how our services work. “Is it helpful to hire a…
Read MoreBottle Feeding Refusal [My baby is refusing their bottle]
Has your baby been taking a bottle like a champ and then suddenly feeding them feels like a huge struggle? Bottle feeding refusal is frustrating; We are here to help! Is your baby breastfeeding and refusing to try a bottle? Check that out here. While a baby that has been breastfeeding is usually refusing a…
Read MoreBottle Feeding Refusal for Breastfed Babies [And Solutions]
While bottle feeding babies might seem simple, that is not always the case! We work with families on the daily that are struggling to feed their baby in one way or another. We have put together some tips for breastfeeding parents dealing with bottle refusal. Since we work primarily with newborns, these problems and solutions…
Read MoreHiring a Certified Postpartum Doula Through CARROT Fertility
Carrots are a delicious crunchy root vegetable that is high in vitamin A. CARROT is a company that works with employers to provide fertility and postpartum benefits. Essentially, if you are having a baby, and you work for a large company, you might want to ask if they offer CARROT benefits. We’re going to talk…
Read MoreHow to get a Night Nurse Covered By Insurance
If you’re finding this blog from the World Wide Web, HI! We are an agency that provides in-home newborn care for parents [and their newborns] all over the United States. One of our most popular questions is “How can I get a night nurse covered by insurance?” First let’s quickly review: What is a night…
Read MoreBaby Sleep Regressions: Signs, Sleep Training, and How to Survive
Bringing a new life into the world is an exhilarating experience, full of joy, surprises, but also [of course], many sleepless nights. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on your little one’s sleep patterns, sleep regression might throw you a curveball, disrupting what precious rest you’ve managed to find. Don’t panic just yet;…
Read MoreWhat to Ask a Nightingale in an Interview
If you’re looking to hire in-home support, you’ve come to the right place! You may have read our blog: 10 questions to ask a night nurse. When you are hiring a night nurse through us, the questions that you might ask a Nightingale on an interview might be a bit different! Our “night nurses” are…
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