Overnight and Newborn Care for Growing Families
Overnight Doula services provide personalized care and support for families during the crucial postpartum period. Our experienced doulas ensure that new parents get the rest they need while their newborn is cared for through the night. Whether you're recovering from birth, adjusting to life with a new baby, or managing a household with other children, our doulas are trained to offer expert care tailored to your family’s unique needs.
With a focus on nurturing the whole family, Doulas of Philadelphia is skilled in newborn care, breastfeeding/chest feeding support, soothing techniques, and postpartum recovery guidance. Our goal is to create a peaceful overnight environment, allowing you to wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
“We worked with Beth on the first night we brought our daughter home. She was so helpful and is the reason we made it through that evening! After that, we worked with Tori on a regular basis. Tori helped me with anything I needed—-from light cleaning, to watching my daughter so I could nap, to showing me how to cut her fingernails and give her a bath. As new parents, we learned so much through this experience and were able to keep our sanity in the early months because of the regular help that we received.”
what it’s like to work with my Overnight Doula
Overnight support with our caregivers goes above and beyond the typical duties of a baby nurse. Your caregiver will provide holistic support that includes:
More Restful Sleep
Recover from childbirth and combat sleep deprivation as your doula tends to your baby's feeding, diaper changes, and soothing during the night.
Postpartum Recovery Support
Our doulas monitor your physical and emotional well-being, offering tips for healing and providing emotional reassurance.e
Breastfeeding / chestfeeding Assistance
We support nighttime feedings and can assist with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping routines.
Newborn Care Expertise
Receive guidance on safe sleep practices, soothing techniques, and understanding your newborn’s cues.
Calm and Reassurance
Whether it's your first child or you're balancing multiple children, our doulas provide peace of mind so you can rest easily.
Overnight Doula Packages Tailored to Your Needs
Consistent Care
24 Nights of Rest - $70/hr
Get consistent care with overnights and/or live-in support on a set schedule of nights per week. You’ll find rest and support to transition into life with a newborn. Need more time? You can always add on!
Flexible Care
100 Hours Package - $75/hr
Need more flexibility? Create a week to week schedule to meet your changing needs, adding as much time as you need in any given week for the same rate.
Night Nurse vs. Overnight Doula
While both night nurses and overnight doulas offer nighttime support, an overnight doula provides more comprehensive, holistic care focused on the emotional, physical, and mental well-being of the entire family. Night nurses focus primarily on the baby’s health, while overnight doulas provide nurturing support that includes postpartum recovery, infant care education, and emotional reassurance for parents.
Why Choose Overnight Doulas from Doulas of Philadelphia
At Doulas of Philadelphia, we understand how the postpartum period can be both joyful and overwhelming. Our team is made up of compassionate and highly trained doulas who are committed to supporting families in every way possible. We go beyond just baby care; we support the birth parent in their recovery and healing process, the partner’s role, and the overall family dynamic. Our doulas are dedicated to fostering a calm, restful home environment where families can thrive.
By choosing us, you’re selecting to partner with caregivers who understand who understands the nuances of postpartum life and that every family is unique. We honor and respect every family’s choices while ensuring a smooth transition to life with your newborn.
Let's make a plan.
Reach out to learn more and get matched to your dream-team doulas. Short-term and long-term packages available.
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An overnight doula provides holistic, family-centered support during the night, helping parents rest while also assisting with postpartum recovery, emotional reassurance, and newborn care education. A night nurse focuses primarily on the baby’s medical and physical health, while an overnight doula also supports the birth parent, partner, and family dynamics.
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While you rest, your overnight doula will care for your baby—handling feedings, diaper changes, and soothing—so you can get uninterrupted sleep. They also monitor your postpartum recovery, offer lactation or bottle-feeding support, and keep the nighttime environment calm and organized.
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Overnight doula care is ideal for new parents recovering from childbirth, families adjusting to life with a newborn, parents balancing multiple children, or anyone needing extra support to combat sleep deprivation and build confidence in newborn care.
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Yes. Our doulas can assist with nighttime breastfeeding, chestfeeding, pumping, or bottle feeding. They help ensure feedings are comfortable and successful, while also offering tips and encouragement for your chosen feeding method.
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Absolutely. Overnight doulas are trained to support both physical and emotional recovery, offering guidance on healing, monitoring your well-being, and providing reassurance during the postpartum adjustment period.
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We offer flexible packages ranging from short-term overnight care to extended, consistent schedules over several weeks or months. Our 24-Night Consistent Care and 100-Hour Flexible Care packages allow you to choose the right level of support for your needs.
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Whenever possible, we match you with the same overnight doula for consistency and comfort. For longer-term or high-demand schedules, we can build a small “dream team” of doulas who all know your family’s needs.
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No. Many of our clients are second- or third-time parents who need extra rest while balancing newborn care with the needs of older children.
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Our team is deeply committed to supporting the whole family—not just the baby. We create a peaceful overnight environment, offer evidence-based newborn care, and honor each family’s parenting style and preferences.
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Simply contact us to discuss your needs, schedule, and preferences. We’ll match you with the perfect doula (or team of doulas) to ensure you feel supported, well-rested, and confident in your parenting journey.
