Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Washington

Tabitha Lynn

32 years of experience

I am a certified labor/birth and postpartum doula. I am also a Newborn Care Specialist, a certified newborn sleep specialist, and Lamaze trained childbirth educator. In addition to giving birth to 10 children myself, I have helped hundreds of families in the 30-plus years I've been doing this work. I feel it really DOES take a village to raise a child, and I am always honored to be invited to that village. Whether it's assisting in getting information so parents can make informed decisions in labor or birth, or teaching new parents how to bathe their babies, or establishing sleep routines to help all household members to "sleep like a baby", the role I am invited into is an important one that I do not take lightly.

We are very glad that we had tabitha for the first 3 months for our son. She is very professional and so compassionate. She is loving and caring and taught us so much about baby caring.

- Yimeng J.

Bothell, Washington

Ruth Nedelcu

10 years of experience

I'm a Christian birth and postpartum doula. I also offer Sibling Doula services. Every woman deserves to be supported and celebrated through her journey of motherhood. I'd be honored to be a part of it!

Ruth was caring and kind. Very knowledgeable and had lots of experience with newborns. You could tell. 10 out of 10 would hire again!

- Anne S.

Seattle, Washington

Meri Hoover

6 years of experience

I specialize in overnight care for new families. I maintain certification as a postpartum doula, have completed training as an advanced newborn care specialist, and have worked with over 50 families in the last three years. I become a member of the family I work with and am committed to being a part of your team. I am warm, personable, and develop a sense of mutual respect with my clients. As a doula and newborn care specialist I am akin to a walking, talking baby book that is forever being updated on current trends and safety standards.

Meri is a doula extraordinaire. We slept so peacefully knowing our baby was well taken care of, loved and carefully watched all night. Meri is meticulous, communicative, thoughtful and a wealth of knowledge, especially for us first-time parents. Meri became part of our family during her weeks with us and we couldn't have survived that fragile postpartum time without her. Not only would we wake up to all the baby tasks done (perfectly), but she was a strong support system for all the postpartum changes for me as a mother. Hiring Meri was beneficial to our baby, our sleep, our marriage, my mental health and so many other aspects of our life. We already miss her dearly and highly recommend her to anyone looking for this type of care.

- Alexandra M.

Seattle, Washington

Zoe Deenihan

4 years of experience

I am a certified Postpartum Doula serving Seattle and the surrounding areas. I have been working with families for many years as an early childhood nanny and as a doula, and have helping many families through the ups and downs of these early days. I truly love working with a family to help them feel more confident and capable about the choices they are making. I bring a nonjudgmental listening ear and helping hand, and want the whole family to feel brighter every time I'm there. I offer a sliding scale for solo parents, LGBTQIA+ families, BIPOC families, and low income folks - please reach out if you need some assistance!

In a world of social media, “parenting experts” are everywhere - the information overload can be so overwhelming and paralyzing, especially as first time parents… enter Zoe. The hardest thing to embrace as a first time mum was knowing how much you don’t know, so having support, both hands on and virtually, from a postpartum doula made all the difference. Zoe’s knowledge in childcare and child development, as well as postpartum care (with a genuine emphasis on CARE) has made all the difference in our first three months as parents. Any new parents know it’s easy to feel like you’re blundering through, and just trying to survive. Zoe’s demeanor is that of, “you are the parents, you are experts in YOUR child,” as she guides us with her own expertise. She has not only helped to educate, but has given us the tools and encouragement to implement new practices for ourselves. From answers about baby sleep - both naps and nighttime, routines and schedules, lactation support, to the ever important parental care (self care IS caring for your baby, thanks for the reminder, Zoe), developmental milestones, and even playtime (how do you play with a baby? Zoe knows). She has been a delight to work with, her communication is excellent, and in a time that can be frightening and isolating, Zoe has ensured that post partum is not something we ever felt “alone” in. After working with Zoe, it is impossible to think of how different our experience would have been without her, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to have worked with her, and will hopefully get to work with her again for future children

- Elena M.

Seattle, Washington

Pei Chin-Nguyen

21 years of experience

Hello, my name is Pei. After many cherished years as a stay-at-home mom, I am looking forward to returning to the workforce and doing what I know best: taking care of infants. My journey as a mother has deepened my understanding of the unique needs of newborns and their families and I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with others. I have raised three children of my own. My experience in caring for my own children has equipped me with practical skills in infant care, breastfeeding support, and emotional nurturing. I believe that every baby deserves a gentle start in life, and every family deserves compassionate support during those early years. I also offer postpartum services by helping families adjust to life with their new arrival. My goal is to ensure that every family feels supported, informed, and confident as they welcome their little ones. In my free time, you can find me watching the Tennis Channel, listening to my playlist on blast while doing housework, singing, and hopefully playing pickleball soon! And of course spending time with my family. I would be honored to be part of such an intimate time in your life. My heartfelt mission is to lovingly care for your baby, ensuring they feel safe, cherished, nurtured, and supported in every moment. Please note that my care services are exclusively focused on newborns up to 6 months, ensuring specialized attention and support for this stage. Covid & Flu vax 9//2025 Postpartum Doula Certification 10/2025 Nights/Overnights/Daytime

Having Pei’s support was invaluable. She took wonderful care of our baby, handled all the baby-related tasks seamlessly, and gave us the gift of rest during an exhausting time. Knowing our baby was in such capable, loving hands was a huge relief. She is attentive, dependable, and truly goes above and beyond. Her passion for babies shines through! We are incredibly thankful for her care and support. We would highly recommend Pei to anyone looking for a postpartum doula or night nanny service!

- H P.

Bothell, Washington

Emily Austin

6 years of experience

Hi there! I am a full spectrum doula and newborn care specialist serving the North and Eastside! I hold various certifications in prenatal, birth, postpartum, newborns, and beyond! I am currently enrolled in Midwifery school and I am only taking on PP and Newborn clients at this time!

If you are trying to decide on a postpartum day/night doula, your search has ended. Emily is nurturing, empathetic, reliable, highly trained, loving and beyond caring. You and your family would be given the utmost care by a respected and resourceful doula. I couldn’t recommend Emily enough and when you hire her, you will see as well!

- Teresa C.

Seattle, Washington

Arise Doula Collective

12 years of experience

At Arise Doula Collective, we offer our clients nearly 25 years of combined experience in the doula and healthcare fields. We are trained to support your unique birth experience whether you have a home birth, hospital birth, or deliver at a birthing center. We support unmedicated childbirth as well as epidural or C-section deliveries. We are a small team of three doulas who work together to provide continuous, relationship-based care and cannot wait to walk alongside you through this journey!

I highly recommend having Jordan as your doula. Our experience with Jordan was 11/10; she was magic. Jordan makes everything easy. She listened to what my husband and I were each hoping for in our birth experience and helped us get there! We learned so much from her to truly understand all our options, to really make welcoming our little one what we wanted. We had a lot of questions and Jordan answered every question we had without fail, with both honesty and reassurance. If she didn’t already know the answer from her wealth of experience, she would find the answer and always follow up. No question was ever too big, small or silly; we always felt comfortable asking her. Jordan goes above and beyond. From arranging to stay nearby so that she wouldn’t miss a thing when our due date came to sending exercises to prep for labor to helping us postpartum, Jordan has become someone we trust wholeheartedly. We count ourselves very lucky to have her in our corner and will definitely call her if we are expecting again!

- Eleanor H.

Seattle, Washington

Anna Veronese

4 years of experience

Hello! I’m Anna, a newborn care specialist, postpartum doula and lactation educator. I have over 9 years of experience with young children and infants and have been exclusively working overnight with newborns for the past 4 years. I love helping families with sleep, breastfeeding and help with questions that might come along the journey.

We had a wonderful experience with our doula during our son’s birth. From the very beginning, she was extremely attentive, caring, and professional at all times. One thing that really stood out to us was her attention to hygiene — every time she arrived at our home, she would change into her professional outfit, which gave us an even greater sense of safety and trust. In addition, she was always very loving with our son, treating him with such special care that made a huge difference for us. She demonstrated a high level of knowledge in everything she did, guiding us with confidence and calmness. We fully trusted her throughout the entire process. Even before the birth, she provided us with a complete course, patiently teaching us how to care for our baby — from bathing and diaper changing to helping him sleep. This was essential in making us feel more prepared and confident. Without a doubt, for our next baby we are certain that we want to work with her again. We highly recommend her!

- Taciana P.

Seattle, Washington

Dylan Colt

10 years of experience

While the world is often described as being made up of hunters and gatherers, I have always been a fire tender. I am awake and alert through the night, tending to the quiet rhythms of sleep and the well-being of those around me. While families rest deeply and safely, I hold the space—watchful, calm, and present—so warmth, comfort, and care are never interrupted. Creating a peaceful nighttime environment where babies feel safe and comforted, and parents are able to rest and feel supported, is deeply fulfilling. Night work is sacred. It’s in these hours that healing happens, bonds are strengthened, and rest becomes truly restorative. As a night nanny, my role is to protect that rest, ensuring babies are soothed, parents can fully let go, and the household remains peaceful until morning. I tend the fire so your family can sleep. I’m often described as soft-spoken, skilled, and a little silly, and I bring warm, attuned, and gentle care into all of my work with children. Being trusted with such a quiet, intimate part of a family’s early journey feels very special, and I approach it with great respect, attentiveness, and care. I’ve worked with families for over 10 years and have an abundance of glowing references available upon request. I value open communication, collaboration, and consent based, gentle caregiving practices, and I prioritize finding a strong mutual fit with the families I support. My expertise is in multiples, trauma, premies, and infant health issues. Rest is waiting. Let me hold the night.

Dylan is great with baby Prashanth. He has worked with us on many occasions and did a great job with baby keeping him engaged. Doing tummy time exercises. We also suffer terrible allergies and I had made a special request to follow a few protocols which he respectfully did follow through every time. Highly recommend!

- LAVANYA V.

Burlington, Washington

Sage Holsten

7 years of experience

Hi, I’m Sage. I’m a doula and the founder of Mommy Meltdown Perinatal Services. I started this work because I noticed the lack of a village when I could have used one the most. My lived experience is why I’m so committed to making sure no one else has to navigate the messy, beautiful reality of parenthood alone. I don’t understand this work just from a book, I’ve been there too. I am a DONA International trained birth doula, hold a COC in group peer support, and am trained in perinatal mental health and anxiety disorders from a non-clinical perspective. I’m here to support your body and your mind through labor and the weeks that follow. When it comes to birth, I’m a calm, steady advocate in your corner. I won't tell you how to birth; I'll be there to make sure you have the evidence-based information you need to make your own choices with confidence and the support you need to see them through. If you think we might be a good fit, I’d love to connect. Let's have a quick chat to get to know each other and talk about how I can best support your unique journey!