I recommend that you hire your postpartum care early, preferably by the beginning of your third
trimester, because our Ncs & doulas’ schedules often will fill up. It is fine to call us at any time, though,
to see if we have availability. We have had some clients hire me in the second month and others call
after the baby was born.

Postpartum care can be expensive due to various factors.

Firstly, it often involves specialized professionals who provide personalized support and guidance to
new mothers and families.

These professionals typically undergo extensive training and may have higher hourly rates or fees
associated with their services. Additionally, postpartum care may include services such as lactation
consultation, newborn care, emotional support, and assistance with household tasks, all of which
contribute to the overall cost. Moreover, the duration and intensity of postpartum care can vary
depending on individual needs, which may also influence the final price.

Newborn Care Specialists are different from Baby Nurses or Night Nurses, who are licensed
medical professionals with RN or LPN medical licenses. The term “Newborn Care Specialist”
was created in 2007 by The International Nanny Association, and while Newborn Care
Specialists are highly trained in newborn care, they are usually non-medical professionals.

A doula is a trained individual who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to
expecting mothers and their partners before, during, and after childbirth.

Postpartum doulas care for the newborn, and they nurture the birthing parent, and the family as a
whole. A postpartum doula’s training and expertise centers around infant development, care, and
feeding. They also receive training to support families through postpartum mood disorders, family
bonding, and healing after birth. I can say that we carry both wide and deep knowledge of all things
baby and postpartum, such that we can offer support, ideas, and referrals, as needed.

While postpartum doulas offer plenty of direct support, we also help family’s coordinate the care they
need. This includes coordinating meals/food, household chores and tasks, and sibling care. We also
help ensure that logistics in the home are as smooth and easeful as possible, helping families set up
stations for feeding, diapering, and so on.

Postpartum Doulas can work daytime or overnights– get a glimpse into my work as an overnight
doula here. Our goal is to work our way out of the job, handing off the skills, information, and
confidence to the parents at a pace that works for them.

A Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) is an infant care professional with advanced education who provides expert care
for infants. Their main focus is on the baby, and they will offer parents education and direction for how to care for
baby under the latest recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Center for Disease
Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), and many other professional health organizations.

Most NCS tend to focus on sleep. While some NCS work only the first few months, many others work through the
first year. An NCS may offer consultations, overnight sleep support, daytime newborn care and education, or
24/7/travel support. An NCS works with a goal of establishing a routine for the baby.

Newborn nannies are another care option for growing families. Nannies generally follow the instructions and
direction of the parents. While some nannies will have an abundance of experience with children of varying ages,
there are no set training requirements necessary to work as a nanny. Many families will transition to using a nanny
as their child gets older and needs nurturing reliable but less specialized care.

It is important to note that a “Night Nanny” generally does not have the same qualifications as an NCS
and is primarily a person who comes into your home and cares for your newborn at night. She is
usually there to simply change diapers and feed the baby

A night nurses provide medically-focused newborn support. They are legally required to carry an RN license in
many states. This term “night nurse” is often misused to describe NCS (see above). So here’s what you need to
know: Nursing care means that your family is receiving medical or clinical care. This is a less common form of
support, but it’s one that you might want to know about based on your baby’s physical and medical needs.

A sleep consultant helps parents create a plan to help their child develop healthy sleep
patterns. We do this by assessing the child’s sleep habits, identifying the causes of any sleep
difficulties, offering advice on routines and training methods, and providing emotional support
throughout the process, all while considering the preferences of the family and child.

We will sign a contract to formalize our agreement. To secure my availability, a 50% retainer fee
would be required upfront for newborn care and Doula services. Let’s work together to make
this process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Yes, depending on my availability. Most of the time, I already have another contract to start. That’s
why I recommend that you ask all your questions, talk to your partner to be sure of the time you will
have an NCS or Doula. Because most of the time we cannot extend it as we already have another
contract to start right after yours. If your main goal is sleep conditioning your baby to sleep through
the night, I recommend a 16-week contract to ensure that we will be able to have your baby sleep
from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. or get close to it.

Also, with a 16-week contract, we can do the transition from the swaddle to the sleep sack and ensure
that your baby is fully transitioned.

Unfortunately, no guarantees here. Babies aren’t like robots; we can’t just program
them to sleep perfectly. But we can promise that we’ll give it our all over four
weeks to improve your baby’s sleep. If you’re still having trouble after that, we’ll
explore other factors that might be causing sleep issues. We also work as a
We work as a team with the parents. We need you to follow the instructions during those hours when
we are not with the baby.

Sleep hygiene is simply a healthy way to approach sleep – like getting enough naps in, making the
most out of natural daylight and winding down with a bedtime routine.