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Hi! I’m Chelsea, the owner of The Nestled Nook, and I’m a DONA trained postpartum doula with 4 years of experience supporting new families through the transition into parenthood. My passion for postpartum care comes from my own experience becoming a mother and realizing just how much support, reassurance, and education families need during those early days and nights. I believe parents deserve to feel confident and empowered in their choices, not overwhelmed by endless advice from Reddit or social media influencer expectations. Before becoming a postpartum doula, I spent 13 years working as a high-profile nanny, became a certified Montessori preschool teacher, and worked as an estate manager. I also had the opportunity to volunteer in a NICU alongside nurses when I was 18, an experience that sparked my love for newborn care and taught me so much about caring for tiny babies. My work centers around overnight postpartum support, helping families get some much-needed rest while caring for their baby. My goal is to make those early weeks feel a little easier and help you feel confident in your new role. I always say, “I’m here to give you the sleep you need to be the best version of yourself for your baby.” Outside of work, I live on a mini farm just outside of Nashville, with my husband, two children, two pigs, two dogs, and lots of chickens. I love spending time with my family, visiting amusement parks, doing a good puzzle, and crafting. If you are reading this, yes you, I'd love to get to know you and your family and be a special part of this journey together.
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Every family’s postpartum needs are different, so I don’t offer one-size-fits-all packages. Instead, we’ll work together to create a customized package based on the number of nights you’d like support.
I provide overnight postpartum support, including newborn care, feeding and breastfeeding support, sleep education, soothing, diapering, and guidance through the early weeks of parenthood. Since I provide nighttime support, my main goal is to help you get the rest you need to feel confident and present with your new baby.
Chelsea is amazing as a night nurse. We were lucky to find her and utilize her services for 4 months. She has a super bright personality and amazing presence with the baby that totally put us at ease as parents. She has a deep love for babies and truly enjoys her work. Chelsea became part of family as our time with her progressed. Always on time, professional, sweet and caring. I would highly recommend Chelsea for any night nurse needs.
— Jessica B.
Words cannot describe what a Godsend Chelsea was to me and my family. We brought home a premature infant who could not regulate his body temperature. As frightening as that was, just a few weeks later, our other son (we have four boys) was diagnosed with severe brain inflammation. The days were longer than I ever knew possible. Without Chelsea’s loving arms, steady support, dependability, fierce hugs, and willingness to help with countless things I simply didn’t have the time or capacity to manage, I’m not sure how I would have made it through. When Chelsea was caring for my newborn, I slept deeply for the first time in months. I kept her with him for more than six months because her presence gave me the strength to care for both him and our older son during the day. She brought peace into the middle of chaos, comfort into fear, and strength when I had very little left to give. She is truly an angel on earth, and our family will always be grateful for the love and care she gave us during one of the hardest seasons of our lives.
— Amber Zito
We were first time parents and had hit our limit with the sleep deprivation. Having no family or any other help around, we looked into night care for our then 2 month old. During our initial zoom meet and greet, I found that she was just super personable, down to earth and we related on a handful of things. She showed empathy and understanding with our current situation, which brought me comfort knowing that she understood, as a mom herself, and she would truly care for our baby and cater to his needs. it was an easy decision to hire Chelsea after the zoom call! I was so nervous that our son would freak out being with someone he didn't know, that he'd cry whenever he was picked up or given a bottle, and not having him sleep in the same room with us for the first time made me so nervous and guilty. But Chelsea was awesome.. she said he didn't cry at all which was a huge relief. My husband and I were able to get the sleep we needed, while Chelsea cared for our little guy and in the morning delivered a thorough and detailed run down of how the night went. We would definitely reach out to her again for any future needs!
— Kim
If you’re considering hiring a postpartum doula, Chelsea is everything you could hope for and more. From the moment we brought our daughter home, she was an absolute lifesaver! That first night, when we were completely drained and unsure of everything, she stepped in with such ease and confidence. It instantly changed the entire atmosphere in our home. She has the kindest, most nurturing presence and was incredible with our baby—so calm, loving, and attentive. But beyond that, she brought so much light into our home during those early postpartum months. On days that felt hard, her energy lifted us in a way we didn’t expect but truly needed. Looking back, I don’t know how we would have gotten through that time without her. Chelsea is one of those rare people who makes a lasting impact, and we feel so lucky to have had her.
— Shannon Louie
We are so thankful that we splurged and hired Chelsea as a night nurse for this baby. It made a world of a difference to get a few nights of 9 hours of sleep a week during the newborn trenches. She made me feel confident and at ease that my baby was being cared for and I was able to show up refreshed and feeling more myself for my baby the mornings after. I would highly recommend her to any family looking to enjoy the newborn phase more and with some solid rest :)
— Nicole Kasper
Chelsea was our postpartum doula for our firstborn child. We met her ahead of time, and her first official shift was our first night home from the hospital. Chelsea was punctual (and even brought me treats), knowledgeable (she taught us new ways to get our fussy baby to pass gas), and helped us get some well-needed sleep during the early days. She was fantastic at soothing our baby, knowing when to bring her for feeding vs when to work on other ways of soothing. She would bring me water or snacks to my bedside when I was feeding so I never needed to get out of bed. She would also help with baby laundry, wash bottles + pump parts, and never left any mess. It's such an important thing to trust the person taking care of your newborn, and I am grateful to have had Chelsea in our village taking care of our baby.
— Sammy
I truly can’t say enough good things about Chelsea. Having her as our postpartum doula was one of the best decisions I made during such a vulnerable time in my life. She was there for me and her calm presence, reassurance, and kindness made such a difference on the hard days. She helped me feel less overwhelmed, more confident, and reminded me that I was doing okay, even when it didn’t feel like it. Chelsea has such a natural way with babies, and watching her care for mine gave me so much peace of mind. I’m so incredibly grateful for her and the role she played in our postpartum journey. I would recommend Chelsea to anyone looking for a great, supportive, and truly amazing postpartum doula.
— Brittany
We used Chelsea as our postpartum doula and had a wonderful experience! As nervous, first time parents and a baby with nightly witching hour, it was always such a relief when we knew Chelsea would be coming over to rescue us. She took initiative with confidence and was ready to take over upon arrival. She followed my specific and evolving instructions throughout our time together and provided detailed notes each night helping us to progress his sleep habits. We knew he was in great hands and we could rest peacefully any time she was here. We're so thankful for the loving care, sleep and support she provided us and couldn't recommend her more!
— Courtney
Chelsea was a vital part of our postpartum journey and if I could add her to the executive board of directors of this family I would. Not only did she offer us overnight support through the first few months she was a great sounding board for all those first time mom questions. We decided to hire a postpartum doula because we do not have family local to us, it was such a relief in the first few weeks to have 1-2 nights a where we could count on her support. 10/10 highly recommend!
— Sarah
Chelsea was an absolute dream to have with us once we got home from the hospital with our firstborn. We were honestly clueless and hadn’t taken any classes prior to her support. She was with us for the first few months of our baby’s life and quickly became an essential part of our family’s well-being. Not only is she exceptional at newborn care, but she also supported me through the early stages of my breastfeeding journey. She has such a fun yet nurturing personality—any family would be truly lucky to work with her!
— April Duncan
We had the pleasure of working with Chelsea after the birth of our first child in February 2025. During those crazy early days of having our first newborn, Chelsea was a stable, good humored presence, and we always eagerly awaited her arrival at night time, knowing that she would calm our nerves, calm our baby, and reassure us that all was well, even when we weren't sure what we were doing! She was an absolute delight to spend time with, which is so important when you're inviting someone into your home during those vulnerable first days with a newborn. We loved having her around, and her help throughout the night was always so sweet, peaceful, and truly helped me to get some sleep. We enjoyed getting to know her so much that we have continued to be in contact with her, and if we have number two, you better believe that we will be calling Chelsea to be a part of our care team! Families with little ones will be so blessed to have her in their lives!
— Lindsay Randall
We loved working with Chelsea! She did some overnight shifts for us in the first few months after our baby was born. Postpartum can feel so overwhelming and intense but I never worried with Chelsea. Knowing that she was coming to help overnight truly allowed me to take a breath. We went through a pregnancy after loss and experienced a lot of anxiety during and after pregnancy. Chelsea helped put me at ease and gave me a lot of encouragement as a fellow mom. If you're considering a postpartum doula going with Chelsea would be an easy choice to make.
— Sarah
I had a wonderful experience with Chelsea as our overnight doula when we brought our newborn home from the hospital. Our baby took to her right away, and I felt very confident going to sleep and having her take care of him overnight. She was very knowledgeable about questions I asked. She was with us for a few weeks. I strongly believe that her help with overnight care helped me avoid postpartum depression due to sleep deprivation. She was always on time and in a cheerful mood. I really can't thank her enough for helping us through that special and exciting time.
— Sarah
Chelsea was an absolute lifesaver during those early weeks. She brought a calm, reassuring presence into our home and helped us feel more confident as new parents. From soothing our baby to offering practical tips and emotional support, she always seemed to know exactly what we needed. Because of her, I was able to rest, recover, and actually enjoy time with my newborn. I genuinely think because of her care, I didn’t experience any sort postpartum mood disorders. We’re so grateful for her care and would recommend her to any family without hesitation.
— Jessica Basom
Chelsea was truly a lifesaver for our family during those early weeks with our first baby. From the very beginning, she brought such a calm and reassuring presence into our home which was something we didn’t even realize how much we needed until she was there. As first time parents, we had what felt like endless questions and concerns, and Chelsea was always patient, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive. She never made us feel silly for asking anything, taught us a lot, and gave us great suggestions for things to get to make our lives easier. Chelsea has the kindest heart. She cared for our baby with so much love and attentiveness, and it gave us such peace of mind knowing he was in her hands. It’s rare to find someone who is genuinely compassionate and Chelsea is exactly that. We truly don’t know how we would bhave made it through those early days without her. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have Chelsea’s support.
— Callie McCombs
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Chelsea is based in Ashland City, Tennessee.
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