Overnight Newborn Care FOUNDED IN BOSTON. NOW FOUND ACROSS THE USA!
The experience of great support when you have a new baby is
We understand how exhausting having a newborn can be.
Our experienced team of Night Nurses: Postpartum Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists and Registered Nurses are by your side to help you transition home from the hospital. We provide education and support to help empower you to become confident parents throughout those first few months of your baby’s life.
The secret to ENJOYING your newborn:
Sleep!
Sufficient sleep is a vital part of postpartum healing and preventing postpartum depression and sleep deprivation. Proper rest will allow you the energy you need to nurture your baby to the fullest and be able to enjoy daytime snuggles and bonding, maintain a healthy relationship with your partner and transform your experience the first few months as a new family.
Overnight Newborn Care with Nightingales includes:
We give you the tools you need to be successful in your parenting journey.
We educate you throughout your pregnancy with helpful local resources, tips on preparing and stocking the nursery, setting up your living space to have a functional nursing and changing station. We support you with hands-on breastfeeding support and teaching you to swaddle & soothe your baby and everything in between.
Overnight Newborn Care = Support for You AND Baby
Newborn Care
Your Newborn Care Specialist or Certified Postpartum Doula will typically arrive between 8-10pm and stay in a dedicated space with your newborn for an 8-12 hour shift. They are able to handle all newborn care [diaper changes, burping, soothing, sleep conditioning, bottle feeding]. *If you are breastfeeding, they will bring the baby to you for feedings.
Parent Education
Your expert Nightingale will offer hands-on newborn care and education. From guidance on feeding methods, to how to hold and burp your baby, to how to help you interpret your baby’s cues: A Nightingale’s expertise ensures that you receive the best care and support during this precious time.
Newborn Sleep
Your Night Nurse will record detailed logs during their shifts. They will track feedings, sleep patterns and observations. This valuable data can help to guide your baby into a healthy sleep routine with the goal of sleeping longer stretches at night! . *Please note that it takes booking 4+ nights per week for sleep conditioning to be effective.*
Your family is unique. So is our postpartum care.
We have experience working with a variety of family structures: If you are having one baby or three. If this is your first child or your tenth. If your family is lgbtq+. If you are adopting or using a surrogate. If you’re a single parent by choice, or if you’re a grandparent, uncle or temporary caregiver. If you’re a cancer survivor, a professional athlete, or just a regular tired parent. Whether you live on an impressive estate, or in a tiny one bedroom apartment.
No matter who you are or how you got here, we are so excited to support YOUR distinctive family dynamic.