{"id":1935,"date":"2018-01-11T15:27:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T15:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devsite2.ggmtesting.com\/?page_id=1935"},"modified":"2026-03-19T19:38:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T19:38:37","slug":"baby-specialists-and-nannies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.thenewyorkdoula.com\/?page_id=1935","title":{"rendered":"Baby Specialists and Night Nannies"},"content":{"rendered":"

Baby Nurses and Nannies<\/b><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Your Newborn Care Specialist\u00a0Services<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

A newborn care specialist (some also say \u201cbaby nurse\u201d though she is not a nurse)\u00a0is a newborn expert that helps care for your baby the first weeks or months after birth. They are able to ease your burden so you can sleep better at night and take naps during the day. They ensure breastfeeding is going well and help you learn how to take care of your baby. Meet the baby specialists here\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

What Is The Difference Between A\u00a0Newborn Care Specialist<\/span><\/strong>
\nAnd A\u00a0Postpartum Doula?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many parents think hiring help after baby arrives is a luxury\u2014but for a lot of families, it\u2019s a game changer.<\/span> This is especially true for first-time parents, families with multiples, those without nearby family, or couples juggling work and baby care.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The early days after birth can be overwhelming.<\/span> There\u2019s so much to learn\u2014like how to soothe a crying baby or get them to sleep.<\/span> Many new parents also struggle with sleep deprivation, trying to balance nighttime feedings with daytime work.<\/span> It\u2019s exhausting, and it can take a toll on your well-being.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Getting help isn\u2019t a sign of weakness\u2014it\u2019s a smart way to care for yourself and your baby.<\/span> Whether it\u2019s hiring a postpartum doula, a night nurse, or leaning on trusted friends and family, support can make all the difference during this transformative time.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Understanding the difference between a postpartum doula and a newborn care specialist helps you find the right kind of support, whether you need help with your recovery, your baby, or both.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/th>\nPostpartum Doula<\/th>\nNewborn Care Specialist<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Primary Focus<\/td>\nHolistic support for the entire family unit, meal prep (except during overnight care)<\/td>\nNewborn care<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Session Types<\/td>\nDay (4-8hrs a day) or Night (10 hrs per night)<\/td>\nUsually nights (12 hrs) though a couple of baby specialists offer daytime support, too.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feeding Support<\/td>\nLactation education and assistance, bottle prep, formula, general feeding support, baby laundry<\/td>\nBottle prep, formula, basic feeding support, baby laundry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hourly Rate<\/td>\nStarting at $42\/hr up to $120\/hr depending on the doulas certifications and experience.<\/td>\nStarting at $36\/hr up to $45\/hr depending on the baby specialists experience. Newborn Care specialists are hired and paid directly by the family. Referral fee to NY Baby: $197<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Insurance Coverage<\/td>\nUsually covered under fertility benefits such as Carrot Fertility, Maven, Progyny. Sometimes covered under health insurance. Check with your provider to see if you can get reimbursed.<\/td>\nNot typically covered<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Best for<\/td>\nFamilies looking for holistic support, breastfeeding mothers, mothers who would like support in postpartum recovery and nutrition, parents looking to build confidence in their new roles.<\/td>\nParents who want to focus mainly on rest and help specifically with baby, families with a more limited budget, families not planning on breastfeeding or not needing breastfeeding support. Of course all night nannies support breastfeeding though most don’t have a lactation certification.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A combination would also be possible: Some families hire a postpartum doula for daytime support and a night nanny who comes in for overnights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

About the \u201cNY Baby\u201d Newborn Care Specialists<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Stephanie Heintzeler knows just the right qualities to look for in a newborn care specialist as she has worked with expecting and new parents for over 20 years. A former midwife in Germany turned doula and lactation consultant, she constantly gets questions regarding birth support, classes, baby specialists or postpartum doulas so it was only natural to add baby nurses to the NY Baby team. She hand picks and does a background screening on each newborn specialist herself, ensuring they have the following qualifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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