Women are faced with new challenges that make finding postpartum support more difficult than in proceeding generations. It used to be the norm for a woman to have her mother or 'in-laws' come and help out during the postpartum period, but with families fragmented all over the country and women having children later in life, family support is not always practical, nor does every new mom-to-be necessarily want her family to 'move in' while she is recuperating from the birth of a child. This gap in postpartum support can be filled with the help of a postpartum doula, or a night time baby nurse.
Providing traveling baby nurse services nationwide and both day and night services in the greater Cleveland and Akron areas of northeast Ohio. Whether you are seeking a night nurse, a postpartum doula, or ‘around-the-clock,’ 24 hour care, The Modern Babynurse is here to assist you with all of your postpartum needs.
Night Nurse Services- A night nurse is a newborn specialist who handles the night shift so Mom and Dad can rest. If the baby is bottle-fed the role of the night nurse is to allow both parents to get a full night’s sleep. If Mom is breastfeeding the night nurse brings the baby to Mom and then settles baby back to bed to allow for the maximum amount of rest for Mom.
Postpartum Doula Services- A postpartum doula has a different role than a baby nurse or night nurse. If you are seeking day time support during the postpartum period a doula may be just what you’re looking for. A postpartum doula’s role is to serve and support the new mother and help to integrate the new baby into the home. A doula is there to ‘mother the mother’ by offering breastfeeding support, cooking a meal, watching older siblings, doing the dishes, running a few loads of laundry or other light housekeeping duties. As a postpartum doula I am also qualified to teach and answer questions regarding your newborn and offer hands on care for the baby when you need a break.
Traveling Baby Nurse Services- 24 hour, live in care-I work around the clock with the exception of a scheduled, 4-hour daily break. At night I feed your bottle-fed baby so you can rest. If Mom is breastfeeding I bring baby to Mom and then settle baby back to bed after feeding. During the day I resume all responsibilities of newborn care, as needed. While I am available virtually around the clock I welcome parental involvement. You are always free to step in and spend time with your baby. The role of a baby nurse is multifaceted. She is a hands-on care provider as well as a teacher and coach to new parents. In addition to full charge care she is available to assist with the first bath, advise on scheduling, keep records of your newborn’s activities/moods and handle all baby related housekeeping duties.
"Working as a baby nurse is something that brings me a great deal of personal satisfaction. I am able to incorporate my organizational skills, my creativity, and my love for babies all into my career, and see daily growth and development as a result of my work. I look forward to speaking with you regarding your postpartum needs." – Jennifer White
The Modern Babynurse
Jennifer White
Phone: 330-715-0477
Email: The Modern Baby Nurse