Nicole

Trained Postpartum Doula

a brief bio

Nicole is a former career nanny trained Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with experience supporting families in their homes since 2013. She specializes in newborn care from birth, infant feeding, healthy sleep routines, and hands-on postpartum support during the early transition into parenthood. In addition to long-term childcare roles, she has supported formal postpartum clients, working closely with parents to establish calm, sustainable routines that foster confidence and rest. Her approach is practical, reassuring, and well-structured, with an emphasis on clear communication, realistic expectations, and compassionate support. She is committed to providing steady, professional care that helps families feel supported and empowered throughout the postpartum period.

Through years of experience as a career nanny, Nicole cares deeply about improving the parental experience of welcoming a new child by offering support that is steady, ethical, and protective. Supporting parents as whole people—not just caregivers—is central to how she work.

OFFERINGS

• Diapering


• Changing


• Bathing
 (first sponge bath, then regular bath)

• Soothing

• Circumcision & umbilical cord care


• Bottle preparation & storage 

• Bottle feeding (Breastmilk & Formula)


• Communication with breastfeeding parent to schedule feeds and transport baby back and forth to and from (when feeding overnight)

• Wash and sterilize bottles, pump parts, pacifiers, etc.

• Organization & maintenance of nursery

• Baby's laundry (washing, folding, and putting away)

• Create a regular feeding schedule

• Assist in establishing healthy sleep habits

• Keep nursery tidy and stocked

• Maintain a log that tracks the baby's feeding times, ounces, diapers, and anything else parents may need to know.

• Create a smooth transition for the family during the newborn stage (birth-3 months)

• Assist you with any (baseline) feeding issues baby may have, including formula feeding and breastfeeding support or knowing when to recommend pediatrician or IBCLC support for extensive issues. 

• Troubleshoot potential issues of concern with the newborn and offer professional options to resolve them

• Infant CPR (when needed)

• Providing a safe and healthy sleep environment for baby at all times

• Sleep Conditioning by using a gentle approach to help your baby develop sleep habits that lead to sleeping throughout the night

• Parent education and emotional support

WITH EXPERIENCE IN

• Reflux

• Premature infant care

• Supporting mothers with Perinatal Mood Disorders

• Umbilical cord care

• Supporting breastfeeding mothers

RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE

PT Family

Provided overnight newborn care for the PT family over an eight-week period, supporting the family through the early postpartum transition. Assisted with breastfeeding support, newborn feeding, diapering, soothing, and overnight care while helping the mother navigate postpartum depression and anxiety with compassionate, nonjudgmental support. Implemented safe sleep practices from birth and gradually introduced developmentally appropriate strategies to strengthen the baby's independent sleep skills, while fostering a calm, restful environment for the entire family.

DC Family

Provided daytime postpartum doula support for a family with three children during the early postpartum period. Offered hands-on newborn care while supporting the mother's breastfeeding goals and providing compassionate, evidence-based care as she navigated postpartum anxiety. Assisted with newborn soothing, infant feeding, sibling adjustment, and establishing predictable daily routines, while creating opportunities for the mother to rest, recover, and build confidence. Maintained a calm, supportive home environment and provided practical guidance tailored to the family's evolving needs.

CTB Family (Daytime care)

Provided daily in-home care for a newborn and toddler, including hands-on newborn care from birth and full-day care for the toddler. Managed both children's schedules, supported infant feeding and early sleep routines, engaged the toddler in age-appropriate developmental activities, facilitated sibling adjustment, and maintained a calm, structured home environment. Prepared meals for the children and family, completed child-related laundry, organized nursery and toddler supplies, rotated toys and learning materials, and maintained functional care spaces. Collaborated closely with the parents to adapt routines as the newborn developed and the family's needs evolved.

JB Family (Nanny Share)

Served as the full-time caregiver for two infants in a nanny share, both beginning care at approximately five months of age. Coordinated nanny share logistics and communication between both families while providing individualized, attentive care for each infant. Responsibilities included feeding, soothing, establishing age-appropriate routines, implementing healthy sleep schedules, planning and preparing organic, seasonal baby food purées tailored to each child's developmental stage, cooking two family meals per week for one household, and performing light housekeeping related to infant care and shared living spaces.

BF Family – Household Manager & Nanny

Served as the full-time caregiver for one child beginning at nine months of age while also managing household responsibilities. Provided developmentally appropriate daily care from infancy through toddlerhood, designed and organized child-specific spaces including the nursery, playroom, dining area, and outdoor play areas, and established consistent sleep routines. Introduced and supported baby-led weaning through thoughtful meal planning and feeding routines. Researched, scheduled, and provided transportation to enrichment activities including music classes, swimming lessons, and playdates. Planned, shopped for, and prepared family meals four times per week while maintaining organized child-related supplies and household care spaces.