Welcoming a newborn is both magical and demanding, often leading to disrupted sleep and fatigue. Engaging overnight support from a night doula can significantly aid postnatal recovery, allowing parents to feel rested and rejuvenated for the day ahead. This service provides the opportunity to rest undisturbed, knowing that a professional is attentively caring for the baby throughout the night.
Upon arrival, the night doula collaborates with the family to establish a supportive overnight plan, aiming to maximize rest for everyone. The doula stays in the same room as the baby, responding promptly to their needs and offering gentle reassurance to parents, addressing any concerns about newborn care or the postnatal experience.
Alongside caring for you baby, she will support by offering gentle reassurance and time to share any concerns around the baby care or the postnatal experience, and can share evidenced- based information on newborn sleep and normal newborn behaviour to support parents during this transition.
What's included:
- 8 to 10 hours of overnight support
- Cleaning and sterilising bottles and pumping equipment
- Nappy changes as needed
- Winding and settling the baby back to sleep
- Comforting and soothing the baby throughout the night
- Bringing the baby to the mother if she's breastfeeding and providing assistance if required
- Preparing and administering bottle feeds
- Documenting the baby's feeding and sleep patterns
ABOUT THE PROVIDER
Claire is a Mindful Natal® antenatal and hypnobirthing teacher, postnatal doula, and founder of Mamma Doula. Residing in Tring, Hertfordshire, with her husband and two young daughters, Eva and Lola, she operates across Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Claire is passionate about supporting families towards positive beginnings, offering guidance through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Her personal experiences, including the premature birth of her youngest daughter, inspired her transition from a career in advertising to antenatal care and postnatal support. She is dedicated to providing personalised care, helping families enjoy a calm and confident start to parenthood.
