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…
Flying with babies
These tips are for Newborn’s mostly… Recreate the home environment. Most common mistake we see while flying is parents bouncing a newborn with no blanket or a blanket draped over them. It’s important to swaddle on the plane as well, especially if we want them to have a cozy sleep.…
Reasons why your Sleep Training may not be working
Are your routines in a low stimulating environment? You need 3 routines. A morning routine, nap routine, and bedtime routine. These routines need to be different by two noticeable differences. Books, music, etc. All routines need to be in a calm, low stimulating environment. Your baby can be stimulated and…
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…
Night Nanny Pricing
All of our team are certified Doula’s, Newborn Care Specialist, and Registered Nurses. They are independent contractors. These hard working Night Nannies and Sleep Trainers make their own rate. Our team is qualified, vetted, and experienced. Our team starts at $35-$50 hourly pending the service your family needs. We have…
Is Sleep Training right for your Family?
Sleep Training is not for everyone. There is a lot of mixed controversy on the subject. We do not push sleep training on any clients. If you’re not interested in Sleep Training, we have an amazing team of Night Nannies that will help you get more sleep while tending to…
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.…
Wanna know the nitty-gritty when your baby arrives?
Basics, your body and mind will be exhausted. Your body is going through hormonal changes, healing and so much more. Rule number one for yourself, Rest. In Columbia a postpartum woman is assigned two caregivers after birth for 1-6 months. They care for the mom and baby, housework, cook, etc.…
“I didn’t know a Sleep Trainer was a thing”
A struggling mom with 3 kids and 2 not sleeping through the night. She was desperate for some sleep. She was offered a Night Nanny by her family, but knew she wold have to wake with one kid still. She googled what to do and stumbled upon our page. To…
What does a Postpartum Doula do at Night?
We love the support a doula offers overnight. Big deep breath. They do everything baby and mom related. They are the extra hands you want when your exhaustion kicks in. They tend to the baby, baby related chores, support for mom, and let you sleep. There are many dynamics how…
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…
Why our team is still offering services during COVID
Moms need support. More than ever. Family is unable to travel like planned. Being a new mom or this is your third child, motherhood is not easy, regardless. Postpartum recovery is vital to keep your body and mind healthy. Rest is so important after birth. Our team is here to…