Beverleigh Cohen Postpartum Doula in Chicago, IL

Overnight postpartum support

Overnight Postpartum Support — Services Included Newborn Care * Overnight newborn care and supervision * Diaper changes and clothing changes * Feeding support, including breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, and paced bottle-feeding * Burping and soothing * Safe sleep support and settling * Assistance with establishing age-appropriate nighttime routines * Tracking feeds, diapers, sleep, and wake periods * Recognizing and responding to newborn cues * Support with common newborn needs such as gas, fussiness, and difficulty settling Postpartum Parent Support * Protecting the birthing parent’s uninterrupted rest whenever possible * Bringing baby to the parent for breastfeeding or handling feeds according to the family’s feeding plan * Postpartum emotional support and reassurance * Practical education and confidence-building for new parents * Support with nighttime transitions and partner communication * Encouragement around hydration, nutrition, and rest Overnight Household Support * Washing and sanitizing bottles and pump parts * Preparing bottles/formula according to family instructions * Light newborn-related laundry * Restocking diapers and changing supplies * Tidying the nursery and feeding area * Keeping the nighttime environment calm and organized Sleep & Newborn Education As a Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach, you can also offer: * Education about newborn sleep expectations * Developmentally appropriate sleep foundations * Guidance on wake windows and sleepy cues * Creating a predictable nighttime rhythm * Helping parents understand normal newborn sleep patterns * Gentle settling strategies appropriate for baby’s developmental stage What Makes Your Overnight Care Different You could describe your philosophy as: “My goal during overnight care is to give new parents the opportunity to rest while knowing their baby is receiving attentive, nurturing, and responsive care. I support the family in understanding their newborn’s cues, feeding needs, sleep patterns, and nighttime rhythm while helping parents build confidence for the days and nights ahead.”