I book overnight support with a minimum of 8 hours. Monday - Friday.
Weekend and Holiday rates may vary.
Hourly Rate for Overnight Support
Singleton: $30.00/Hr
Twins: $35.00/ Hr
Triplets: $38.00- $40.00/ Hr
I am an indepentant care provider & accept Cash or Check Only.
Weekend and Holiday rates may vary.
Hourly Rate for Overnight Support
Singleton: $30.00/Hr
Twins: $35.00/ Hr
Triplets: $38.00- $40.00/ Hr
I am an indepentant care provider & accept Cash or Check Only.
As Newborn Care Specialists we have found that we are most successful when your singleton is 4 months old from his/her due date. We recommend Twins be 5 months old from due date, and triplets 6 months old from due date. We understand that every baby is unique. We practice gentle sleep coaching which is tailored to your baby and family. We analyze your baby’s environment, temperment, nutrition and behavior before we put together your baby’s plan. Your baby is unique and one plan will not work for every baby. It is recommended that baby weigh at least 12-14 pounds and is eating at least 24-32 oz during daytime hours, example 6am-6pm or 7am-7pm. Check with your pediatrician to ensure that your baby’s health and growth is acceptable to be able to sleep through the night without feedings.
Friends and family may tell you, “My baby was sleeping through the night at 4 days old!” Remember there are many definitions of “sleeping through the night,” In fact "sleeping through the night" is technically 5 hours of undisturbed sleep. A baby still needs to eat during the night at that age and should be woken for feedings to insure adequate weight gain. Every baby is unique. Let us help you find the right sleep plan for you and your family.
Friends and family may tell you, “My baby was sleeping through the night at 4 days old!” Remember there are many definitions of “sleeping through the night,” In fact "sleeping through the night" is technically 5 hours of undisturbed sleep. A baby still needs to eat during the night at that age and should be woken for feedings to insure adequate weight gain. Every baby is unique. Let us help you find the right sleep plan for you and your family.
Education
· Help develop breastfeeding skills and knowledge
· Guidance in bottle-feeding and pacifier use
· Demonstrate newborn care (soothing,bathing, burping, diapering, cord care, sleep tips,etc)
· Provide information on normal newborn characteristics and developmental milestones
· Screen for hurdles such as postpartum mood disorders and breastfeeding challenges
Emotional Support
· Support parents by offering a listening, non-judgmental ear
· Assisting parents in developing their own styles of nurturing and bonding with the baby
· Validating the normal adjustment process
· Support through postpartum depression / mood disorders
· Offer suggestions for how to integrate the new baby into the family and playing with older siblings
· Foster stronger attachments between parents and baby
Physical Tasks
· Creating a nurturing, restful atmosphere in which parents may eat, shower and sleep
· Spending time with the baby, to allow parents to have quality time with older children or each other
· Preparing healthy meals for parents and older siblings
· Performing light household tasks such as dishes and baby laundry
· Helping birth mother to feel more comfortable and care for her postpartum body
Before the Birth
· Help with a personalized postpartum plan for your family
· Provide information on safer bottle, pacifier and toy options
· Help set up your nursery, changing and feeding stations
· Help develop breastfeeding skills and knowledge
· Guidance in bottle-feeding and pacifier use
· Demonstrate newborn care (soothing,bathing, burping, diapering, cord care, sleep tips,etc)
· Provide information on normal newborn characteristics and developmental milestones
· Screen for hurdles such as postpartum mood disorders and breastfeeding challenges
Emotional Support
· Support parents by offering a listening, non-judgmental ear
· Assisting parents in developing their own styles of nurturing and bonding with the baby
· Validating the normal adjustment process
· Support through postpartum depression / mood disorders
· Offer suggestions for how to integrate the new baby into the family and playing with older siblings
· Foster stronger attachments between parents and baby
Physical Tasks
· Creating a nurturing, restful atmosphere in which parents may eat, shower and sleep
· Spending time with the baby, to allow parents to have quality time with older children or each other
· Preparing healthy meals for parents and older siblings
· Performing light household tasks such as dishes and baby laundry
· Helping birth mother to feel more comfortable and care for her postpartum body
Before the Birth
· Help with a personalized postpartum plan for your family
· Provide information on safer bottle, pacifier and toy options
· Help set up your nursery, changing and feeding stations
· Will Not : Insist new parents care for their baby in any particular style
· Do Not: Give medical advice or perform medical tasks. I am educated in the normal postpartum recovery period and infant care. If I feel that there is a concern, I will advise you to contact a medical professional
· Will Not: Stay alone with older children for an extended period of time.
· Do Not: Perform any major household tasks
· Do Not: Work in homes where smoking is taking place
· Do Not: Care for pets
· Do Not: Give medical advice or perform medical tasks. I am educated in the normal postpartum recovery period and infant care. If I feel that there is a concern, I will advise you to contact a medical professional
· Will Not: Stay alone with older children for an extended period of time.
· Do Not: Perform any major household tasks
· Do Not: Work in homes where smoking is taking place
· Do Not: Care for pets
