You’re on this page right now if you are interested in learning more about night nannies. A night nanny is similar to a postpartum doula, but commonly a night nanny cares only for the child/children, while a postpartum doula cares for the entire family.
At International Doula Institute, we call it Whole Family Support. The word postpartum simply means after birth! So, a postpartum doula provides support in the home after the birth of a baby or addition of a baby.
Hiring a Night Nanny
For families looking for overnight support after welcoming a baby, it’s common to search for a night nanny. However, once families realize that postpartum doulas offer Whole Family Support, they are often interested in finding a postpartum doula.
Parents are looking to get sleep, but they are also looking for help in with postpartum healing, breastfeeding, and adjusting to life with a new baby.
If you are pregnant or recently welcomed a baby and you need support, you can search for IDI Certified Postpartum Doulas here:
Become a Postpartum Doula or a Night Nanny
Becoming a postpartum doula is a great way to learn how to provide Whole Family Support to families you serve. At the International Doula Institute, we offer a Certified Postpartum Doula Course that is completely online and go at your own pace.
Whether you are already an experienced night nanny wanting to shift gears and offer Whole Family Support, or you’re new to family support, our course is for you! Some people finish our doula course in just a few weeks and are quickly ready to support new families. But with our unique go at your own pace program, you have up to a year to complete the course.
Ready to offer Whole Family Support? You can register now and get access to your course today!