Comprehensive support for newborn care and parenting guidance throughout the first year of a child's life. Select from tailored support to ensure you and your family receive the highest quality of care you deserve!

Daytime Care 7am-7pm

Newborn care during daytime hours will incur an hourly fee of $30 for one child, while the rate for twins begins at $50 per hour. A minimum of four hours is required for daytime services, and if the care location is beyond the Portland city limits, a mileage charge will apply.

Overnight Care 8pm-7am

The rate for overnight newborn care begins at $40 per hour for a single child and $75 per hour for twins, with a required booking minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 8 hours. This service encompasses assistance with household tasks, sleep training, and other related overnight specific support. Mileage fee applies.

Postpartum + NCS Care

This distinctive personalized plan integrates postpartum support following labor with newborn care assistance after your recovery phase. Enjoy the reassurance that you will receive comprehensive care during your postpartum period, alleviating concerns about newborn care once the initial six weeks have passed. Allow me to support not only you but your entire family—this service is offered at a flat rate of $50 per hour for one child and $75 per hour for twins. If you have older siblings at home, rest assured they are included in the care as well! Mileage fee waived + no hourly minimum!

FAQs

  • Postpartum care primarily centers on the well-being of both the mother and the newborn during the initial eight weeks following childbirth. The primary role of a postpartum doula is to support the mother's recovery and assist with infant care; however, it is important to distinguish this role from that of a nanny.

    The responsibilities of a newborn care specialist include overseeing all facets of infant growth from birth to one year. These specialists are equipped to assist in various capacities, such as providing daytime care, offering overnight assistance, implementing sleep training, and caring for infants with disabilities or developmental delays, among other services. A newborn care specialist serves as a resource for parents, helping them navigate any challenges that may arise with their infant.

Mothering The Mother Portland | Postpartum Care | Newborn Care Specialist |

Mothering The Mother Portland | Postpartum Care | Newborn Care Specialist |

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“ The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. "- Rajneesh