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Helpful Tips from your Postpartum Experts

You don’t have to do this alone. Learn how to find, interview, and hire the right postpartum doula, night nurse, or newborn care specialist for your family. We’ll walk you through what to ask, what to expect, and how the right support can make your transition into parenthood calmer, easier, and better rested.

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What is a nanny share?

Oh the elusive nanny share. It's a very popular concept, in theory. Let's get into "What is a nanny share?" Simply put: A nanny share is when two or more families share the same nanny. Sounds simple enough, right? The idea is that both families pay a little less, the...
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How to Become a Newborn Care Specialist

Are you passionate about caring for newborns and supporting new parents? If so, becoming a Newborn Care Specialist [NCS] could be the perfect fit for you! This type of work offers a unique chance to make a meaningful difference to families during one of their most critical and vulnerable periods...
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What to Ask a Newborn Care Specialist in an Interview

If you're looking to hire in-home support, you've come to the right place! You may have read our blog: 10 questions to ask a night nurse. When you are hiring a night nurse through us, the questions that you might ask them on an interview might be a bit different!...
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Doula Interview Questions Every Parent Should Ask

Choosing to hire a doula is one of the best investments you can make in your parenthood journey. Doulas help ease the transition to parenthood with specialized educational, emotional, and physical support. Doulas have a variety of training, experience, and philosophy that they bring to their practice. Every doula, like...
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Find your perfect Night Nurse in Tampa, FL

Are you and your family considering hiring a Newborn Care Specialist, or night nurse in Tampa, FL? There may be a lot of questions or worries when it comes to seeking out the right candidate. Don’t worry, Well Supported Family has you covered. At Well Supported Family, we understand the...
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Is it worth it to hire a night nanny if I am breastfeeding?

Typically, yes. Hi! We are a "night nanny" agency. Which means that we have a team of newborn care specialists and postpartum doulas that provide in-home overnight support to new parents. Some weeks we talk to as many as 50 inquiring parents wanting to understand how our services work. "Is...
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What is a Night Nurse? And should you hire a baby nurse for newborn care?

What is a night nurse? 'Night nurse' and 'baby nurse' are actually antiquated, misused and often illegal terms for nonmedical professionals. When parents are looking for support for their newborn they actually should be seeking out a Newborn Care Specialist or Postpartum Doula! But most new parents don't know those...
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Live-In 24/7 Care vs. Live-Out Newborn Care: What’s the Difference?

You're having a baby - congratulations! Everyone and their mother is telling you how crucial having help will be with a newborn. But what kind of professional newborn care is right for your family? Two distinct options are live in 24/7 newborn care vs. live-out newborn care. In this post,...
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Do Baby Nurses Stay Awake All Night?

As a new or expecting parent curious about overnight newborn care, you probably have many questions. One of them might be, "do baby nurses stay awake all night?" Great question! In this blog post, we'll discuss the norms for overnight newborn care and what to expect. What is a Baby...
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Newborn Care Specialist vs. Newborn Care Expert

You're considering hiring a professional to help with your new baby - but what kind of newborn professional is right for your family? When it comes to caring for newborns, there are a variety of professionals available to support new parents. Two common titles you may encounter are "Newborn Care...
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Helpful tips from your team at Well Supported Family.

Expert postpartum and newborn advice you can trust.

Since 2016, Well Supported Family has provided newborn care to thousands of families. Our team of certified Postpartum Doulas and Newborn Care Specialists offer daytime, overnight, and 24/7 in-home support across 12 U.S. states. Whether you're recovering from birth, establishing feeding routines, or just trying to get more sleep, we're here to help—one family at a time.

Want to explore in-home care for your new family? Reach out today.