Maria Lemos

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Newborn Care Specialist
Inglewood, California
10 years of experience
About me

Hi there! If you’re looking for overnight newborn care, I’d be delighted to help. My name is Maria, and I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS, also known as a night nanny or night nurse), Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant, and a Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. I specialize in overnight newborn care and currently have availability for nighttime positions. I bring extensive experience, a genuine passion for caring for newborns, and a nurturing, patient, and understanding approach that parents trust. References, contact numbers, and my resume are available upon request. I am CPR & First Aid Pediatric certified, TrustLine certified, fully immunized (including COVID-19), and able to travel anywhere within Los Angeles County. My mission is to provide newborns and families with safe, compassionate, and individualized care, ensuring both baby and parents rest easy. I would love the opportunity to support your family and make those first weeks with your newborn as smooth and restful as possible.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Audiovisual Communication” (2012)

Certification and training

NCS ( Newborn Care Specialist) Holistic Workshop by Gentle Blessings (2019)

Foundational and Advanced training by Newborn Care Solutions. (2021)

CAPPA Postpartum Doula Workshop (2024)

Summer´s Sleep Secrets Workshop (Sleep Training) (2019)

CLEC (Lactation educator counselor certified) by San Diego University (2019)

Babywearing Workshop by Laura Brown (2021)

Infant Massage Workshop by Pamela Klieman (2020)

CAPPA Working with Multiples Workshop (2020)

Helping your Fussy & Crying Baby. (2022)

- Structure & Function: How the Infant´s Structure Affects the Infant´s Function (2021)

RIE trained by RIE center. (2020)

Tongue and Lip Tie: A Comprehensive Approach to Assessment and Care by Melissa Cole. (2021)

Adult and Pediatric First Aid/ CPR AED Certifie (2025)

Specialties
Adoption Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Babywearing Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Infant Care LGBTQ+ Low Milk Supply/Over Supply Multiples Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc)
Languages

English, Spanish

Accepted insurances
Aetna Carrot
Service introduction

Hi! If you’re thinking about overnight newborn care, I’d love to help. My name is Maria, and I’m a Certified Newborn Care Specialist (NCS, also called a night nanny or night nurse), Postpartum Doula, Sleep Consultant, and Certified Lactation Educator Counselor. I’m currently looking for nighttime positions and can provide references, contact numbers, and my resume upon request. Caring for newborns is my passion, and I truly enjoy supporting families during these precious early months. I’m certified in Pediatric CPR & First Aid, Trustline Certified, and fully immunized (including COVID-19). I can travel anywhere in Los Angeles County. My approach is guided by nurture, patience, and understanding, helping both baby and parents feel safe, supported, and confident.

Packages
Overnight help
I will come to your home for 10–14 hour shifts and handle all nighttime feeds (or bring your little one to you to nurse), diaper changes, and getting your baby back to sleep. I create a healthy and safe sleep environment that naturally encourages longer sleep stretches. I can also offer parental education on a variety of topics and love supporting parents in whatever way they need during this special time. I provide support and solutions for any challenges you face during the newborn stage. For singleton 50$ For twins 60$
$50.00
USD Per hour
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