Listen. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You have to put on your oxygen mask first. {Feel free to insert your favorite analogy about self care here}.
Struggling as a new mom doesn’t earn you a badge of honor. There’s no prize for who suffers the most in any given Mommy Group. This is why asking for help isn’t harmful. This is why handing your baby to a trusted, vetted, experienced, empathetic, kind professional is not only a good thing, but a GREAT thing! You can have it all! You can be rested AND bond with your baby. In all actuality, being rested and supported and confident makes you a better parent. Weird, huh?
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You may not be picky about the terms people use - you just want someone who is trained, qualified & trust-worthy to help you get sleep after coming home with your newborn.
But what should you look for when you are considering hiring overnight or daytime help? Are there differences in training and certifications? What do each of these professionals know and focus on?
What IS the difference between a Night Nanny, Baby Nurse, Newborn Care Specialist and a Postpartum Doula?
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Let’s set the scene. You’re awake in the middle of the night with your baby and they get the hiccups again. “That’s the fourth time this week.” You think. “Didn’t you just read something about hiccups causing lack of oxygen? No that’s not right. Maybe? Is that why their nipples are pink? Oh no. Are their nipples supposed to be that specific shade of pink? Should they be less pink? More pink? I should just check it out online real quick…”Why are my babies nipples pink?
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