Kristin Smith, Newborn Care Specialist in Newton, MA

Kristin Smith Newborn Care Specialist in Newton, MA

5.0 91 reviews 20 years of experience
Taking new clients · starting Oct 2026 – Aug 2027

About Kristin

I’ve spent more than 15 years supporting families through birth, postpartum recovery, and overnight newborn care. I began my career as a professional nanny, working closely with more than a dozen children over several years. In 2008, I was honored to be recognized as Nanny of the Year by Family Helpers, and the following year I was selected as a finalist to appear on ABC’s America’s Supernanny. In 2009, I trained as a Birth and Postpartum Doula. Around the same time, I became a parent myself. Experiencing the postpartum period firsthand gave me a deeper understanding of how vulnerable, complex, and important those early weeks can be. That experience ultimately shaped my decision to focus my work on supporting families during birth and the transition home with a new baby. Over the years, I have attended 112 births and supported more than 200 families, including 39 sets of twins, through postpartum and overnight newborn care. As my private practice grew, I founded Nightingale Night Nurses, an overnight newborn care agency based in Massachusetts. Through that work, I built and led a team of experienced Postpartum Doulas, Newborn Care Specialists, and nurses, creating individualized care plans for families seeking overnight and extended newborn support. Building on that foundation, I later expanded the work nationally under the name Well Supported Family, with a continued focus on ethical practices, professional sustainability, and high-quality, family-centered care. We would love the opportunity to support your family's postpartum experience.

Availability

Taking new clients
Starting Oct 2026 – Aug 2027
Confirmed 1 week ago

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Newborn Care Specialist services

Well Supported Family provides experienced in-home support for families during the newborn and early postpartum period. Our team includes Newborn Care Specialists, Postpartum Doulas, and nurses who offer overnight newborn care, postpartum recovery support, and guidance for feeding, sleep, and newborn development. Whether families need help during the night so they can rest, hands-on education as they adjust to life with a new baby, or ongoing support during the first months at home, our goal is to provide calm, knowledgeable care that helps parents feel confident and well supported.

Reviews for Kristin Smith

5.0 91 reviews
5.0

As new parents, can't imagine what we would have done without Bethany and Keyana's support. The mental, emotional, and physical support and care is priceless during the newborn phase and we cannot recommend Well Supported Family enough- especially for new parents! Thank you Karina and team for taking such good care of us so we in turn could take care of our son.

— Julia Simons

5.0

Breanne is absolutely fantastic! She provided the highest level of care for our newborn, helping us get rest when we desperately needed it. She offered a great deal of support and guidance to help get our baby sleeping longer stretches, making an overwhelming time much easier on us. Breanne provided above and beyond emotional support as well, checking in on me when I was dealing with mastitis, providing support via text during her off nights, baking my family homemade chocolate chip cookies, and even bringing gifts for my baby and 4 year old. Anyone would be extremely lucky to have help from Breanne! ❤️

— Kate Nichols

5.0

We had an incredible experience with Well Supported Family. From the very beginning, the team made us feel confident and supported during such a vulnerable time. Our Newborn Care Specialist was not only kind and professional, but also incredibly knowledgeable about safe sleep and newborn care. Within just a short time, we felt more rested and much more confident as parents. The guidance we received around sleep and routines was gentle, realistic, and truly effective. It never felt rigid or overwhelming, just thoughtful support that actually worked. I would recommend Well Supported Family to any new parent looking for safe, reliable, and compassionate care.

— Jenny S.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • Newborn Care Specialist (2010)
  • Postpartum Doula (2010)
  • Birth Doula (2010)
  • Sleep Consultant (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Newborn Care Specialist Association
  • International Nanny Association

Languages

  • English

Specialties

Adoption Infant Care LGBTQ+ Newborn Care Parenting Safety

Frequently asked questions

What is a Newborn Care Specialist?

A Newborn Care Specialist is a professional who offers expert in-home support focused on your baby’s needs and your family’s recovery. Trained in newborn behavior, safe sleep, and infant development, they partner with you so you can rest easier and feel confident in those earliest weeks and months. They are more likely to provide regular overnights and 24/7 live-in care. www.WellSupportedFamily.com Typical Care From a Newborn Care Specialist: Direct care of newborn i.e. bottle feedings, diapering, bathing Parent education of newborn care [swaddling, soothing, bathing, feeding, "what is normal?"] Getting babies into a routine, and sleeping longer stretches- sleep conditioning Washing and sanitizing bottles and pump parts On day shifts: Light housework i.e. dishes, laundry, nursery organization

Is Kristin taking new clients?

Taking new clients. Starting Oct 2026 – Aug 2027. Availability was confirmed 1 week ago.

Service area

Kristin is based in Newton, Massachusetts.

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