Night nurse in Boston
Looking for a Night Nurse in Boston?
Families searching for a night nurse or night nanny want someone to care for their newborn overnight so they can sleep. That’s what our certified postpartum doulas do, for $55–75 an hour.
Call 508-881-2200, text 508-766-0100, or request a consultation.
Where can I find a night nurse for my newborn in Boston?
Call us. We’re a Massachusetts-licensed agency, and we place certified postpartum doulas for overnight newborn care in homes across Boston and Greater Boston. Overnight care is $55–75 an hour, 8 to 12 hours, and you choose your doula. We also regularly place doulas on short notice after a baby has arrived.
Night nurse, night nanny or night doula?
“Night nurse” and “night nanny” are older terms. Often what families are looking for is a postpartum doula: a certified, trained professional who is kept up to date on best practice and certified in infant and child CPR. Read the full comparison.
What happens overnight
Your doula arrives in the evening and takes the night. If you’re breastfeeding, your baby is brought to you for feeds and settled back to sleep afterward. If you’re pumping or bottle feeding, your doula handles the feeds so you don’t wake at all.
- Baby brought to you for feeds, or bottles given
- Soothing, settling and safe sleep
- Bottles and pump parts cleaned, milk stored
- Baby laundry
- Notes on the night waiting for you in the morning
- Gentle routines that set your baby up for better sleep
What it costs
Overnight care is $55–75 an hour, with an 8 hour minimum and up to 12 hours. An 8 hour night is $440 to $600, and a 12 hour night is $660 to $900. Three 8 hour nights a week is $1,320 to $1,800, and five is $2,200 to $3,000. You can book a single night or as many as you need, or choose one of our overnight packages below. There are no extra fees, though a parking spot is needed. See the full cost guide.
Postpartum care is reimbursable with an HSA or FSA, and we can give you a receipt for insurance. We’re an accepted provider for Carrot, Maven and Progyny. How to use your benefit.
You choose your doula
We’re a Massachusetts-licensed agency, and Karen has run it since 1991. You choose your doula, and every doula follows the ABCs of safe sleep. More about our night doulas.
Where we work
Boston, including Allston, Brighton, Charlestown, Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, the Seaport and West Roxbury. Also Greater Boston, MetroWest, the North Shore, the South Shore, Central and Western Massachusetts, Rhode Island and southern New Hampshire. See every town we serve.
Overnight packages
| Package | Use within | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12 overnights, 9 hours each | the first 6 weeks | $6,500 |
| 25 overnights, 9 hours each | the first 6 weeks | $13,000 |
| 50 overnights, 8 hours each | the first 12 weeks | $23,000 |
Custom packages available, from 1 night to every night.
Questions
Where can I find a night nurse for my newborn in Boston?
Call us. We place certified postpartum doulas for overnight newborn care across Boston and Greater Boston, at $55–75 an hour, 8 to 12 hours. You choose your doula.
Do you offer overnight packages?
Yes: 12 overnights of 9 hours, used in the first 6 weeks, for $6,500; 25 overnights of 9 hours, used in the first 6 weeks, for $13,000; 50 overnights of 8 hours, used in the first 12 weeks, for $23,000. Custom packages are available, from 1 night to every night.
How much does a night nurse cost in Boston?
Our overnight postpartum doulas are $55–75 an hour, with an 8 hour minimum and up to 12 hours. An 8 hour night is $440 to $600.
How much is a night nurse per week in Boston?
Three 8 hour nights a week is $1,320 to $1,800, and five 8 hour nights is $2,200 to $3,000. You can book a single night or as many as you need.
Are your night doulas nurses?
No. They are certified postpartum doulas, trained in newborn care and certified in infant and child CPR. They don’t give medical advice.
Can I keep breastfeeding with overnight help?
Yes. Your baby is brought to you for feeds and settled back to sleep afterward. If you’re pumping, you don’t need to wake up.
How soon can someone start?
Most families reach out during the second trimester, but we regularly place doulas on short notice after a baby has already arrived. If your baby is already here, call.