Experience a Joyful Postpartum Journey
All-Inclusive Newborn Care Services to Help You Rest and Recover
Embracing The 4th Trimester
Welcoming a new baby is joyful, but can feel overwhelming. At The JOY of Sleep, our postpartum doulas offer expert guidance and compassionate care with over 20 years of experience with newborns. We're here to support your family during this transformative time.
Our services are personalized to meet your unique needs, whether you’re a first-time parent or adding to your family, we are here to assist with newborn care, breastfeeding support, and practical household tasks, allowing you to focus on bonding with your baby. We truly believe the fourth trimester is a time for families to thrive. Explore how our postpartum doulas can be your trusted partners on this incredible journey of parenthood.
What is a Newborn Care Specialist (NCS)?
A Newborn Care Specialist is a certified professional trained in all aspects of newborn care. Our team of trustworthy experts assist families with feeding, diapering, soothing, sleep conditioning, and creating daily routines, providing valuable support to new parents during the postpartum period.
Providing a gentle presence in your home, we help make your postpartum experience smoother and more enjoyable. We believe that every family deserves to thrive, not just survive, during this special time.
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Hiring an NCS allows parents to rest and recover, knowing their baby is in expert hands. NCSs provide care, help establish a healthy sleep routine, and offer guidance on infant care, easing the transition into parenthood.
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Our specialists offer full newborn care, including feeding, bathing, changing, sleep conditioning, and baby-related household tasks such as infant laundry, bottle preparation, and sterilization. We also create customized daily schedules for each family.
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At The JOY of Sleep, we meticulously select the newborn care specialists who become part of our team through a rigorous process that includes:
In-Depth Interviews: Comprehensive interviews to assess both qualifications and character.
Background Checks: Full background screenings to ensure the safety and integrity of our specialists.
CPR Certification: Each specialist is certified in CPR to provide essential emergency care.
Reference Verification: Thorough checks of references to confirm past performance and reliability.
Standards & Protocols: Specialists' experience must align with the high standards and protocols promoted by The Joy of Sleep.
The Joy of Sleep Training: All specialists undergo our specific training to ensure they are fully equipped to deliver the quality of care we promise.
NCS Certification: Specialists have completed the Newborn Care Specialist Certification course or possess substantiated training and education.
Ongoing Education: Continuous learning is required to keep skills updated and in line with the latest in newborn care.
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Yes, our specialists can provide care both during the day and at night. Nighttime NCSs typically manage the baby’s care while parents sleep, including feeding and soothing. Daytime NCSs provide similar care and work to create a nurturing and stimulating environment for the baby.
All-Inclusive Service
At The Joy of Sleep, we offer specialized newborn care from highly experienced and knowledgeable caregivers. Our compassionate services include:
Comprehensive Care
We provide feeding, bathing, diaper changes, and soothing techniques to ensure baby’s comfort and well-being.
Parental Support
We assist with essential baby-related tasks such as laundry, bottle and pump part sanitization, breast milk storage, and bottle preparation.
Customized Schedules
We create tailored daily routines to meet your baby's specific needs and support your family’s lifestyle.
Sleep Conditioning
By request only, we help newborns develop healthy sleep habits so they can sleep through the night by around 3 months of age.
24/7 Availability
Daytime Care
Our daytime services support families by providing hands-on assistance with newborn care and light household tasks, giving parents time to rest and recover. We create a nurturing environment for your baby while offering expert guidance and reassurance throughout the day.
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$45 per hour for singleton, $50 per hour for multiples
Shifts are a minimum of 4 hours a day
Nighttime Care
Our nighttime services ensure a peaceful home by taking over newborn duties such as feeding, soothing, and diaper changes, allowing parents to get uninterrupted rest. We create a peaceful environment for your baby, helping to establish healthy sleep patterns while you recharge.
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$45 per hour for singleton, $50 per hour for multiples
Shifts are a minimum of 8 hours per night
Continous Care
Our 24/7 postpartum doula care provides around-the-clock support, offering seamless assistance from day to night. Ensuring your family’s needs are met at every hour, we offer you peace of mind and the rest needed to recover and bond with your baby as we take care of the tasks at hand.
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$45 per hour for singleton, $50 per hour for multiples
Shifts are up to 24 hours a day
Why Choose The JOY of Sleep?
Seven Ways We Earn Your Trust: Compare what you get as you choose a newborn care provider.
1. Highly Qualified Care:
We provide highly trained and experienced newborn care specialists who have squeaky-clean background checks, ensuring you receive exceptional support.
2. Personalized Fit:
We carefully match our specialists to your specific needs and expectations, ensuring they are a calming and nurturing presence in your home.
3. Flexibility:
Life is unpredictable, and we understand that. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate any unforeseen changes that may arise.
4. Ongoing Support:
Our team maintains communication with both you and your newborn care specialist, making adjustments as needed to enhance the care experience.
5. Adaptable Services:
Use our services for as long as you need—no more, no less. Simply inform us of your evolving needs, and we’ll adapt accordingly.
6. Transparent Billing:
We bill weekly, with no hidden fees. Our office fees are included in the hourly rate, so you’ll never encounter surprise charges.
7. No Contracts or Hefty Down Payments:
You are never locked into a contract or required to make large upfront payments. We believe in offering flexibility with no long-term obligations.
Meet Joy Bostrom
Founder, Postpartum Doula & Infantcare Specialist
Joy Bostrom, founder of The JOY of Sleep, is a seasoned Newborn Care Specialist and postpartum doula with over 20 years of experience caring for newborns, including singletons and twins. As a mother of two, she understands the challenges of the postpartum period and is dedicated to supporting families through this transition. Fluent in English and Spanish, Joy brings a culturally diverse approach to her care.
Her passion for newborn care began early, and after working as a Medical Assistant, she shifted her focus to helping families establish healthy sleep habits. In 2022, Joy expanded her practice into a team of compassionate specialists who share her commitment to providing expert, stress-free care for new parents.
Praise from Happy Parents
“Joy was invaluable for her knowledge and her dedicated service to ensuring both child and parents were taken care of. Even just a few nights a week was all that was needed for us to recenter and get a full night's rest.”
— Matthew J.
“Working with Joy gave me the confidence and strength to create a wonderful habit in my family. I felt supported throughout the entire journey and now we all enjoy the fruits of our hard work. Thanks Joy!”
— Sarah T.
Let’s Answer Your Questions
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A Newborn Care Specialist provides expert newborn care, including feeding, soothing, diapering, and sleep training, allowing parents to rest and recover.
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Our NCS team has undergone extensive training, including background checks, CPR certification, and NCS certification, and have experience in providing newborn care for singletons, twins, and multiples.
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The duration of services varies based on family needs, but our team can assist you from the first days at home through the first few months, ensuring your baby is settled into a healthy routine.
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Yes, in addition to providing newborn care, our NCS team can assist with tasks like baby laundry, bottle sterilization, and organizing feeding and sleep schedules.
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Yes, our specialists can provide breastfeeding support, help with bottle preparation, and assist in feeding routines to ensure your baby’s nutritional needs are met.
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