What Does Overnight Postpartum Care Look Like?

Imagine this: It’s the middle of the night, and instead of waking up every couple of hours to feed or change your baby, you’re sleeping soundly. Meanwhile, a trained professional, your MFD postpartum doula, is taking care of your newborn’s needs. They handle the feeding (whether it’s breast milk or formula), diaper changes, and soothing back to sleep, allowing you to get the uninterrupted rest you need.

Our overnight newborn care magic includes:

• Healthy Sleep Shaping

The focus of overnight doula support becomes feeding and sleep, two vital pieces of the puzzle for the health of your family. Setting up appropriate sleep hygiene, safe sleep guidelines and an early routine will help you get well on your way to confidently stepping into your new role as parents-whether this is your first or your fifth baby.

• Nighttime Chores

We will handle any chores like laundry, tidying up the nursery and washing bottles early in our shift. Then, we focus on getting your baby settled for the night. We keep the lights dim and the noise to a minimum so that your baby begins to understand that nighttime is for rest. As our shift comes to a close, we will wash any bottles used overnight, tidy up again and if time permits, make sure you have a snack or a meal before we leave. Your doula wants to leave you well rested and ready to face the day

• Overnight Baby Log

Your postpartum doula will keep a thorough log of everything that happens during the night, so you can rest easy.

The benefits of having overnight support are numerous. It can help reduce the risk of postpartum depression by allowing parents to get better sleep, and it provides peace of mind knowing that a professional is there to watch over the baby. For many families, this service is a game-changer, offering a balance between the demands of a newborn and the need for self-care.

So, what does it look like to have overnight postpartum support? It looks like a peaceful night’s sleep, a quiet house, and waking up feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy the day with your new little one. It’s a helping hand in the form of a knowledgeable professional who steps in when the rest of the world is asleep, ensuring that both you and your baby are well-cared for. If you’re considering this service, it’s worth exploring local options and finding the right fit for your family’s needs! #doulanearme #MichiganFamilyDoulas Find your #doulanearme right here @ MFD!

PS. You can call us ‘night nannies’ ‘night nurses’ ‘night doulas’ or whatever you like–just as long as you call us! @michiganfamilydoulas