Night Nurse

[willia17]

Did anyone use a nighttime nurse for the first week or 2 after bringing the baby home? If so, how did you find the nurse? Also, what are the pros and cons of having one? Thanks!!!

[Anonymous]

willia17 wrote: Did anyone use a nighttime nurse for the first week or 2 after bringing the baby home? If so, how did you find the nurse? Also, what are the pros and cons of having one? Thanks!!!

I did not use one with 1st one but would use one this time around in a second!

[Anonymous]

Yes, I had mine for 14 weeks (preemie). I found her through a friend.

Pros: More sleep.

Cons: Expense.

[Anonymous]

Some postpartum doulas will also do overnights after the baby is born. Philosophy is somewhat different from a nurse and they aren't typically RNs or LPNs, but do have certification as a postpartum doula.

Here are a couple sites that explains the differences in services provided:
http://www.themodernbabynurse.com/services.htm
http://www.urbanbaby.com/talk/posts/50803655