Newborn care specialists
Also called night nannies or baby nurses. They care for your baby through the night in the first weeks, handling feeds, changes and settling, so you can sleep and recover.
- per hour
- $35–55
- per 10-hr night
- $350+
- weeks, typical
- 2–12
What a night actually looks like.
- 9:00 pmArrives. Quick handover: feeds, diapers, anything you noticed today.
- 10:30 pmFirst feed. Bottle, or baby brought to you and settled after.
- 1:30 amSecond feed. Burping, change, swaddle, back down.
- 3:00 amBottles washed, pump parts sterilized, the log updated.
- 4:30 amThird feed. Gentle work on longer stretches if baby is ready.
- 7:00 amMorning handover with a written log. You slept.
Which one do you need?
Read the full guide →| Newborn care specialist | Night nurse (RN) | Postpartum doula | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus | Baby: feeds, sleep, routines | Baby’s medical needs | Parent recovery & family |
| Training | NCS certification (non-medical) | RN or LPN license | DONA, CAPPA or similar |
| Hours | Overnight, 8–12 hrs | Overnight or 24-hr | Daytime visits, 3–6 hrs |
| Typical rate | $35–55/hr | $50–90/hr | $35–75/hr |
| Best for | Sleep for parents, twins | Preemies, NICU graduates | Feeding, healing, emotional support |
Top-rated specialists
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Specialists and agencies, including those that travel to you.
- California14
- New York12
- Massachusetts9
- Florida8
- Connecticut5
- North Carolina5
- Texas5
- Illinois3
- Louisiana3
- Maryland3
- Pennsylvania3
- Arizona2
- Arkansas2
- Missouri2
- New Hampshire2
- New Jersey2
- Tennessee2
- Virginia2
- Wisconsin2
- Alabama1
- District of Columbia1
- Georgia1
- Nevada1
- Rhode Island1
- South Carolina1
- Utah1
- Vermont1
- Washington1
- Alaska
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Mexico
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- South Dakota
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Questions families ask
Most families book in the second trimester. Good specialists fill up 3–6 months ahead, especially for summer due dates.
Not usually. NCS training is non-medical. If your baby has medical needs, look for an RN or LPN, often listed as a night nurse.
Three to five nights is common. Some book seven for the first two weeks, then taper off.
Most bring the baby to you for night feeds and help with latch and pumping routines. For complex issues, see a lactation consultant (IBCLC).
Generally no, unless prescribed for a medical need. Check with your plan administrator.