The idea of a doula attending a woman as sheprepares to give birth is hardly a new concept. Bothwritten and artistic history document the presenceof women beside a mother during and afterchildbirth. Today, research confirms that a trained doulaprovides continuous physical and emotionalsupport prior to, during, and following the birth…
How does a Night Nanny help me when I am breastfeeding
This is a common question. Breastfeeding takes time and attention. You have two options, at night breastfeed or pump. Pumping is much quicker. We do not encourage one way or the other. That is your choice to make. What we do encourage is us taking care of the rest. We…
Why are Night Nannies so much?
A common misconception is Night Nannies are 16 year olds doing a basic babysitting job. If that was the case, yes the hourly rate would be much lower. However our Night Nannies are top tier professionals that are certified Doula’s, Newborn Care Specialist, and or Nurses. The basic essentials over…
Newborn’s are like fine wine. They need constant attention, care and detailed finessing
The saying “I slept like a baby” was started by someone that does not have much experience around babies. Babies don’t sleep well. If they do sleep well, there was a lot of fine detail that went into that preparation for a good sleeper. Babies grunt and moan most of…
Why I needed a Night Nanny
To start I was exhausted. My days and nights were blending together. My joy for finally having the child I always wanted was slowly being taken over by the amount of chores I felt I had to up keep, the social norm to lose the baby weight, the image of…
Start with a birth doula, transition into having a Postpartum Doula/Night Nanny, and then finish with a Sleep Trainer
We provide it all. Our certified birth doulas come with years of experience. Have support, options and caring hands during your birth. Do you know your birth plan and options? Our team members while guide you through your options, process and birth. Don’t expect things to always go as planned.…
How to cope with reflux
In simple terms, reflux is your babies stomach contents coming back up into your babies esophagus. Causing discomfort and pain. Reflux can be frustrating and a bit exhausting. Reflux severity varies from one baby to the next. Main tips to help with reflux include: -Keeping baby elevated while feeding, burp…
What Is Sleep Training?
Sleep Training can be many things. It depends on who you ask. What does it mean at Night Owl? It means we cater a sleep training plan to your families needs. Thats 10-12 hours of uninterrupted sleep for your infant or toddler. It can be very gentle. It is not…
What a Lack of Sleep Does to a Parent
Exhaustion setting in For most parents, the birth of their new baby is one of the happiest days of their lives – but unfortunately, it’s rarely the end of the changes and discomforts that can come with pregnancy. As mom recovers from labor and delivery and dad adjusts to life…
New Baby? How a Night Nanny Can Help
Sleep Deprivation If there’s one thing that’s almost as synonymous with new babies as excitement and joy, it’s sleep deprivation – it’s not uncommon for newborns to wake up needing a feed, diaper change, and cuddles every three hours or so during the night. After the marathon of pregnancy and…
Placenta Encapsulation – Night Owl Partnered with Aloha Child Birth
Partnering with Aloha Child Birth We are happy to announce we have partnered with Kiersten a Postpartum Doula from Aloha Child Birth, on the island of Oahu. She has so Kindly offered our Momma’s an Ayurvedic meal when purchasing placenta encapsulation. Mention Night Owl sent you to redeem. Why…
Sleep Training does not mean ” Cry it out”
Sleep Training Introduction What does Sleep Training mean? Sleep Training simply means we educate the family and help the infant sleep through the night. We have different methods, nursery techniques, and bed time routine suggestions to make sleeping easier on everyone. Every training is specific to your families needs. We…
Our Doulas and Newborn Care Specialist
What makes our team stand out? Our team has been working together for 3 plus years. Night Owl doesn’t have a high turnover rate. We know our team. Other agencies post on Facebook looking for Nannies to fill positions that night. We only take on the clients we can provide…
Sleep Training in Ohio
Ohio we are coming to you Book your Ohio infant or toddler Sleep Training for the Month of July. We have 3 spots open. Usually all we need is a quick 3 nights to have the whole family sleeping through the night. This special treat does not cost you hotel…
Can my Birth Doula transition to my Postpartum Doula/ Night Nurse?
Birth Doulas Birth Doulas offer support during your pregnancy and the birth. They provide a Birth plan catered to your family, a back up plan if pregnancy complications occur, and a clear state of mind while you are going through the birthing process. Postpartum Doula Postpartum Doulas help keep…