Working Together

Responding to babies needs is very important. Learning what their movements, facial expressions and sounds mean makes life easier. Families are often able to get into a routine faster than without overnight help from a Newborn Care Specialist. I prefer to meet when baby is up to around 34 weeks weeks gestation. This gives time to meet prenatally, and set up an estimated start date. Some contact when baby is 3- 4 weeks old, and caregivers know they would benefit from additional help. Sunday night is a very popular shift so one or both caregivers can rest before working on Monday.

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What are some of the benefits of having overnight care?

Everyone getting more sleep, reassurance and education about typical newborn behaviors, being taught to read babies’ hunger and sleep cues and much more!
Families are able to EBF (exclusively breast feed), pump, formula feed or a combination with overnight help.

Having a newborn specialist can help you get an average of 2.5 to 3.5 hours more sleep per night. During the first year, caregivers typically lose about 1,000 hours or 1/3 of their sleep. Having twins on average adds another 75 hours of lost sleep. Sleep is as important for new parents as it is for babies.

 
 
 

What’s included?

  • 20-30 minute consultation (FREE)

  • Private in-home newborn education

  • In home overnight care, up to five nights per week, eight hour shifts

  • Feeding support for those that are breastfeeding, chest feeding, body feeding directly and or giving baby/ babies pumped or donated human milk

  • Bottle options, assembly, nipple flow rate, responsive feeding and cleaning tips

  • If using … education on the different forms of formula such as: sterile single serve bottles, ready-to-feed, concentrate & powdered formulas

    If using… bottles and pump parts washed

  • Digital resources

  • Unlimited message support during the contract

  • The feeling of knowing someone is in your corner during this new, exciting and sometimes nerve wracking time!

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Giving your baby/babies the best start by hiring a professional is an investment in their future, and yours. Having family and friends donate funds towards my fee is a great way for them to be involved. Whether they are able to be present physically or not, they can help get you the physical & emotional support you deserve.

 
“I think that is the most sleep I’ve had in MONTHS! I feel like I could get so much accomplished right now”
— A, Mother of one, after 5 nights of overnight care