Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Bridgewater, NJ

With over 8 years of childcare experience, including 5+ years dedicated exclusively to overnight newborn care, I specialize in supporting families through the early stages of parenthood. As a certified Newborn Sleep Specialist and CPR-certified caregiver, I bring both expertise and peace of mind to the families I serve. I focus on helping infants establish healthy sleep foundations from the very beginning, which often reduces or eliminates the need for formal sleep training later on. In addition to overnight care, I also offer sleep consultations, providing families with a personalized plan and practical strategies to help improve their baby's sleep. Families trust me for my professionalism, calm presence, and ability to create a nurturing, structured environment during the most important months of a child's development. My goal is to provide parents with confidence, reassurance, and the rest they deserve while knowing their baby is in experienced and compassionate hands.

Hello, everyone. I am a birth and postpartum doula in Somerset, NJ. I am passionate about providing physical and emotional support to future parents. My goal is to dwell on positive thoughts and affirmations to evoke an informational and positive pre and postpartum experience. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my three sons, playing catch with my havapoo and spending time with my husband.

I provide compassionate, evidence-based doula support for expectant families seeking an empowered and holistic birth experience. I specialize in prenatal education, continuous labor support, and postpartum care, ensuring that birthing individuals and their families feel informed, nurtured, and confident throughout their journey. My hope is to create a calm, supportive, and judgment-free space where families can embrace birth with trust, strength, and peace. Whether you desire hands-on comfort techniques, advocacy in a hospital setting, or emotional reassurance in your home birth, Ivy Haven Birthwork is dedicated to honoring your unique path to parenthood.

Bringing a baby into your life can be a beautiful yet, overwhelming experience. I've been a doula for 11 years and counting, so I've been doing this long enough to know that every family is different. Because of that, I like to get to know the families I work with so that I can support them in a way that is specific to their individual needs. I do not make the decisions for parents or tell them what to do, I empower them to have the confidence in their own parental decisions with evidenced based information, care and empathy. On top of being a doula, I'm a Childbirth educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, Nutritionist, Holistic Health Coach, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, and Personal Trainer with specialties in pelvic floor, core health, prenatal and postpartum fitness. I bring all of my skills to families to support them in the way that is specific to their needs.

Hi, I'm Amanda. I'm a DONA International certified postpartum doula, mother of four (including a set of identical twins!), Ina Garten superfan, book lover, and shock-proof confidant. With over a decade of experience supporting families, I'm a trusted expert in newborn care and the postpartum journey. I know firsthand that becoming a mom—whether it’s your first time or your fourth—can feel overwhelming. Between the sleepless nights, conflicting advice from the internet (and well-meaning family), and the physical recovery, it’s easy for moms to feel lost in the chaos. That’s where I come in. I believe every mother deserves judgment-free support—emotional and physical—during a time when all the attention tends to shift to the baby. During my time with you, I listen deeply, tuning into each family’s unique needs during the fourth trimester, to bring calm, clarity, resources, and care when it's needed most. Whether I'm cooking the comfort meal you’ve been craving, caring for your newborn so you can recharge, offering evidence-based feeding guidance, or being a safe space to vent over coffee—I'm in your corner. After a visit, you’ll feel seen, heard, encouraged, rested (and yes, probably be laughing too). No question is off-limits. No topic is “TMI.” I am here for it all and to help you be a mother YOUR way.

Hi! I'm Lorraine. I'm a doula and lactation counselor. I'm also the founder of Repose Postpartum, a postpartum care company that focuses exclusively on recovery, newborn care, and breastfeeding. I've worked with about 300 families throughout NJ and NYC over the past 8 years. I encourage you to think of yourself as the CEO of your home, and to bring in a doula as a postpartum consultant who will help you navigate their new normal and help you start their parenthood journey on the right foundation. That looks like: • Ensuring that your physical and mental health is prioritized, as it's the foundation for your family's unit • Translating newborn care into systems that actually support rest and recovery • Guiding you on how to better understand and respond to your baby's cues and behavior • Providing breastfeeding counseling so that you can feel more informed and supported on how they feed their baby • Educating you on the intricacies of newborn sleep, and helping to implement gentle and realistic sleep routines. I accept most benefit programs offered by employers. I'd love to learn more about how my team and I can support you during the early postpartum period.

Kaitlyn Pratt is a compassionate postpartum doula with nearly 20 years of experience supporting families with newborns. She specializes in overnight care, giving new parents the invaluable gift of rest during the early weeks with a new baby. With a calm, nurturing presence and deep respect for each family’s unique journey, she provides attentive newborn care, evidence-based guidance, and steady reassurance through the emotional and physical transitions of the fourth trimester. Her goal is simple: for parents to feel supported, confident and restored. When she’s not caring for families, Kaitlyn loves to travel — having explored all seven continents — a reflection of her adventurous spirit and appreciation for diverse cultures and experiences. At home, she enjoys life with her husband, their dog and their pig.

Hi! I’m a mom of 4, perinatal yoga instructor and full spectrum doula. I’m passionate about mental and physical health and wellness of mamas throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Hi, I’m Joy, a birth and postpartum doula and pediatric sleep consultant with advanced lactation training. I support families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond with a calm, practical, judgment-free approach. As a mom of four grown children and a grandmother, I bring both professional training and decades of hands-on experience with babies and families. During pregnancy and birth, I help you feel informed, prepared, and confident in your choices, while providing steady emotional and physical support throughout labor. After baby arrives, I can continue supporting you through postpartum recovery, feeding, newborn care, sleep, and adjusting to life with your new baby. My goal is simple: to help you feel supported and confident as you navigate this huge transition. When I’m not supporting families, you’ll usually find me spending time with my own family, traveling in our RV, hiking, biking, or exploring somewhere new.

Hello! My name is Georgette Brackett. I am a postpartum doula who is passionate about supporting mothers and families through their transition to life with a new baby. As a mother to two wonderful children, I have experienced firsthand how crucial it is to feel cared for and supported during this time. I seek to bring a calm, caring presence and reassuring encouragement to the families I am privileged to work with.

My name is Katherine, and I support and care for babies and families during the vital first few months after baby comes home. I practice a non-judgmental and caring approach to supporting mother and baby, while providing parents with advice when asked, and fact-based information on postpartum care. I became a doula as I saw a need to support parents who go home with a new baby with no help or knowledge on how to navigate the first 3 months. I am passionate about Post Partum care and would love to hear from you. I am trained with Health Connect One as a full spectrum Doula, and will support your journey with calm, compassionate care every step of the way.

Offering pregnancy support, doula services and post-partum emotional support. Very caring and solution oriented with strong advocacy skills. Mother of 4 children with experience in multiple birth settings.

As a nurturing doula with a wealth of experience, I bring a compassionate and supportive presence to families during one of the most transformative times in their lives. With five children of my own, I understand the joys and challenges of parenthood firsthand, and my two grandchildren have only deepened my passion for nurturing and guiding others. I strive to create a warm and reassuring environment, helping new parents feel confident and empowered in their journey. My approach is rooted in empathy and understanding, ensuring that every family I work with feels valued and cared for as they navigate the beautiful complexities of bringing new life into the world.

Hi! My name is Sharon, and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist with over five years of childcare experience, including two years of experience working in a hospital setting. I have a genuine passion for caring for newborns and children and supporting families during such an important time in their lives. My approach to childcare is warm, patient, attentive, and centered around creating a safe and nurturing environment for each child. I understand that every baby and every family is different, so I respect each family’s routines, preferences, and parenting style. My goal is to provide dependable, loving care while giving parents peace of mind knowing their little one is in caring and capable hands.

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** only taking homebirth clients and Postpartum clients** Hi! I’m Kerri, birth and postpartum doula with a background in postpartum nursing. I serve mamas and families who desire a to be heard, respected, and cared for during their pregnancy and through their postpartum experience! During my time with you postpartum I strongly prioritize your rest and nourishment as a newly postpartum mama. I prep home cooked, nutrient dense meals for you and your family, keep the home tidy, light laundry, and offer hands on baby care as needed.

Laura's passion for birth and family support began over a decade ago as a nanny of five children, before staying home with her own three boys. Currently, Laura is working with families to reduce fear and provide support during a major life event: Childbirth. As a mom herself, Laura has personally experienced a natural epidural-free delivery, a birth with epidural, and a cesarean birth. She specializes in VBAC support and emphasizes the importance of confidence and a feeling of security during the prenatal journey. Laura continues to support other moms and new families to navigate through the new experiences and challenges that pregnancy and parenthood may bring. Laura is the owner and founder of Princeton Doulas.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Private Newborn Care Specialist Newark, New Jersey & Surrounding Areas 2016 – Present • Provide high-level overnight and 24-hour care for newborns in private residences. • Develop customized sleep conditioning plans to establish healthy, sustainable sleep foundations. • Conduct newborn assessments to monitor feeding efficiency, weight progression, and developmental milestones. • Deliver attentive care for premature infants requiring specialized developmental support. • Support breastfeeding mothers using evidence-based practices from Stanford University training. • Maintain detailed daily logs to ensure seamless communication with parents. • Ensure nursery environments meet the highest safety, hygiene, and wellness standards. • Integrate seamlessly into private households with discretion and professionalism. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & ACADEMIC COURSEWORK • Certified Newborn Care Specialist • CPR Certified (Infant & Adult) University of Colorado – Certificates • Guidance to Keep Newborn Safe and Healthy • Newborn Assessment Stanford University – Certificate • Breastfeeding Course Yale University – Certificate • Introduction to Psychology Additional Certificate • Supporting Parents of a Newborn ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

Hello, my name is Katia Almada, and I’m a certified birth and postpartum doula dedicated to helping families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they welcome their new baby. Through my practice, Golden Hour Doula, I offer compassionate, evidence-based support during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. My goal is to create a calm, nurturing environment where parents can focus on bonding with their baby, recovering peacefully, and feeling empowered in their journey into parenthood. In addition to birth and postpartum support, our team offers specialized newborn travel support for families with babies 0–4 months old. Whether you’re traveling for vacation, family visits, or special occasions, we can accompany your family and provide expert newborn care, feeding support, lactation guidance, and overnight assistance, allowing you to travel with confidence and peace of mind. We are available for both domestic and international travel, ensuring your family receives professional, personalized support wherever your journey takes you.

Hello, my name is Vernell Castle. I am a New Born Care Specialist/Postpartum Doula located in New Jersey. I enjoy acquiring new skills and learning to provide informed and informational support to families in a judgement free manner. In my free time i enjoy travel, rest and relaxation.