A Newborn Care Specialist, or NCS, is a professional caregiver with an extensive background in the care of newborns. We are often improperly referred to as “Baby Nurses.” We are not nurses, however. We are trained specifically in the non-medical care of newborns.

Professional Newborn Care Specialists hold certifications in newborn and postpartum care, and are trained in areas such as umbilical cord care, circumcision care, safe sleep practices, lactation support, milk storage and formula feeding.

Newborn Care Specialists work to support new and growing families by providing informational and hands on support so that parents can rest assured knowing that all of babies needs are met while the family recovers and regains equilibrium following birth. A qualified Newborn Care Specialist will be self led and able to manage all of babies needs without need of parental supervision, but, will also have a strong sense of awareness for when to step back so that families can have bonding time with their new arrival.

As both a Postpartum Doula and a Newborn Care Specialist, I bring a wide scope of knowledge not only in supporting baby, but also in supporting Mothers while they move through the various stages of birthing and motherhood. I am passionate about supporting safety in birthing and postpartum environments through the Midwifery Model of Care, and acting as an advocate to make sure that Mother and Babies needs are central throughout the birthing and postpartum journey.

Welcoming a new life into the world is the deepest form of internal revolution that most will ever experience, and I pride myself on showing up to support the physical, emotional and spiritual journey of Motherhood. I facilitate a strong Mother and Baby bond, while also taking the weight off from parents shoulders - so that their time with baby can truly be enjoyed.

I am a Doula, and I understand that title to hold within it a responsibility to provide integrative care for families and communities. We are all giving birth to something in our lives, wether that be a child, a work of art, or a way of being - all of creation needs care, and that is what I do in my work as a Doula and, a Newborn Care Specialist.

I maintain year round availability for consulting.

If you are hoping to have me as an in home caregiver though, I recommended reaching out as soon as you know your due date. I often book many months in advance for caregiving positions.

Sleep conditioning is best described as a honing in on environmental ideals that will help a baby to more easily acclimate to sleep training once they are developmentally ready for it.

I pull from a number of sleep training methods - including the chair method, check and console method, ferber method, fading method, no cry method and cry it out method.

I have found that there is a time and place for everything, and that babies and families do best with different approaches in different stages.

I most certainly will, I love supporting families with multiples.

I have almost 14 years of experience working one on one with newborns and infants. I hold NCSA certification as a Newborn Care Specialist, and am well versed in supportive fields such as midwifery, psychology, chemical risks and health, nutrition, the neurobiology of sleep, gender based violence, and global maternal care.

Certified Newborn Care Specialists charge $40/hr and up, depending on their experience, skillset, area of service and the number of babies in their care. We also require deposits for each new position. Many Newborn Care Specialists also have daily minimums, and specific contractual needs in order to sign on to a position.

We are a luxury in domestic staffing!

I require an initial deposit of 25% of our agreed upon contract period for caregiving positions, and full payment upfront for consulting and select travel positions.

I quote each position fairly in accordance with my experience, the market area, and the needs of the family. Although my rates may change depending on the position, I do not negotiate rates once I've decided on a fair price.

Additional costs for caregiving contacts may include: On-call periods and consulting while awaiting the birth, nightly travel fee anytime I am providing care away from the main family residence, food during 24/hr shifts, as well as relocation, travel and housing expenses for out of state positions.