GET THE REST YOU NEED WHILE YOUR BABY IS CARED FOR BY AN EXPERIENCED NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST + POSTPARTUM DOULA.

Based in St. Petersburg and serving families across Tampa Bay, Sunshine City Doula provides expert overnight care from birth through the first few months (and beyond)—supporting families with professional, trusted coverage throughout the night.

Overnight Newborn Care

swaddled newborn baby sleeping in St. Petersburg nursery during overnight Newborn Care from a Certified Newborn Care Specialist

Overnight care is provided in 8–12 hour shifts, typically between the hours of 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM. During this time, I care for your baby throughout the night—handling feedings, diaper changes, soothing, and light baby-related tasks—so you can get the uninterrupted rest you need.

Sunshine City Doula offers overnight newborn care every night of the week, with flexible scheduling for families who need just a few nights of care per week. An 8-hour minimum shift is required (10:00 PM–6:00 AM), and rates begin at $35/hour for a singleton.

Overnight Support Includes:

Nighttime Newborn Care

I focus on nurturing your newborn while adhering to the highest safety and care standards. This includes:

  • Feeding, diapering, and comforting your baby so you can rest undisturbed.

  • If breastfeeding, bringing baby to you for night feeding and helping you get comfortable.

  • Creating an optimal sleep environment and establishing a nighttime routine that works for your family.

  • Following AAP recommendations to ensure your baby's safety, including maintaining a safe sleep space at all times.

New Parent Support

  • Handling baby-related chores such as: washing bottles and pump parts, breastmilk/formula prep, organization of the nursery, restocking and refreshing changing stations, and starting baby laundry as needed.

  • Comprehensive notes on your baby’s feeds, diapers, and sleep, so when you awaken the next morning you are fully caught up.

  • Guidance on newborn care such as: routines and schedules, safe sleep, feeding, swaddling, soothing, product recommendations, and specialist referrals.

  • Emotional support and reassurance for new parents.

  • Choose from:

    2 - 7 nights per week

    8 - 12-hour shifts

    2 - 20+ weeks of support

    Shift examples:

    8-hour shift: 10pm - 6am

    9-hour shifts: 9pm - 6am or 10pm - 7am

    10-hour shifts: 8pm - 6am or 9pm - 7am

    12-hour shift: 7pm - 7am

    Please be advised that overnight care requires an 8-hour minimum shift (10pm - 6am).

    1. Submit an inquiry form
      Start by filling out the inquiry form. Once I receive your submission, I’ll be in touch to schedule a phone call or in-person meeting to learn more.

    2. Confirm dates and hours
      Following our consultation, we’ll finalize the mutually agreed-upon dates and hours for care. A formal contract will then be sent.

    3. Sign contract & submit retainer
      To secure your dates, a retainer is required at the time of signing. Retainer amounts vary based on the length of the contract and are applied to the final weeks of service.

    4. Booking confirmed!
      Once the retainer is received and the contract is signed, your booking will be confirmed and your dates officially added to the schedule.

Need some sleep?

OVERNIGHT NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST + NIGHT NANNY SERVICES IN TAMPA BAY

In-home support for overnight newborn care starts at $35 per hour. Your first step to planning overnight support is filling out an inquiry form.

HOW A NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST & POSTPARTUM DOULA CAN HELP

As a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula with a decade of hands-on experience, I bring advanced training and insight to help families navigate the newborn and postpartum stage with confidence.

bottle icon | Feeding support for newborns in Tampa Bay, including formula, breastfeeding, and bottle guidance

  • Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding, exclusively pumping, combo feeding, or navigating formula options, I meet you where you are. I offer practical support with latch, positioning, pump routines, bottle introductions, milk storage, and formula transitions. I also help troubleshoot common issues such as reflux, gas, bottle refusal, feeding aversion, weight gain issues, and more — always supporting your feeding goals and offering gentle, judgment-free guidance.

baby mobile icon | Newborn sleep education and gentle sleep foundations for families in St. Petersburg and Tampa

  • Some families are eager to lay a sleep foundation from day one — others prefer to follow their baby’s lead. I help you understand your baby's natural sleep patterns, offer tools to support longer stretches when you’re ready, and guide you through responsive, developmentally appropriate strategies (no cry-it-out). Whether you want structure or flexibility, I tailor my support to your values and your baby’s needs.

  • I help guide age-appropriate routines that support your baby’s feeding, sleep, and wake cycles. These routines are flexible, realistic, and designed to work for your family’s lifestyle. My approach respects your baby’s individual rhythms while helping bring consistency and predictability to your days and nights.

"ABC" letters icon | Evidence-based newborn care education for parents in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay

  • This is your baby and your journey. I’m not here to take over — I’m here to walk alongside you, answering questions, offering insight, and helping you feel confident in the decisions you make for your baby and your family. This includes diapering, bathing, cord care, soothing techniques, interpreting cues, and supporting natural infant development. I work side-by-side with you to help you learn your baby and feel confident in your decisions.

Checklist icon | Tracking newborn milestones and supporting healthy development for Tampa families

  • I track and observe your baby’s intake, weight trends, sleep patterns, and early milestones, while offering guidance on what’s developmentally expected and when. I help identify red flags early and refer families to trusted providers when additional evaluation or support is needed.

twins icon | Responsive, baby-led newborn care in Tampa Bay tailored to each family’s preferences

  • No two babies—or families—are alike. I adjust my care to meet your baby’s unique temperament and your parenting preferences. Whether that means contact naps or working towards establishing independent sleep habits, baby-led schedules or more of a structured approach, I always meet families where they are and help guide them gently forward.

  • The newborn stage can come with a lot of unknowns—reflux, gassiness, colic, allergy-related feeding issues, tongue/lip ties,slow weight gain, and more. I’m here to help you navigate these challenges with informed care. Whether you need help troubleshooting or just reassurance that things are normal, I offer thoughtful guidance tailored to your baby and your feeding, sleep, or developmental concerns.

paci icon | Referrals to trusted postpartum support groups and baby care resources in St. Petersburg and Tampa

  • After working closely with so many families, I’ve seen what really works (and what doesn’t). I’m always happy to share feedback on baby products—from bottles and swaddles to bassinets and carriers—and can point you toward trusted brands or personal favorites based on your family’s needs. I also offer referrals to local support groups, parenting communities, lactation consultants, and pediatric specialists throughout the Tampa Bay area.

AREAS I SERVE:

Sunshine City Doula provides overnight Newborn Care Specialist, Night Nanny, and Night Doula services to families in: 

  • Tampa: Bayshore Blvd., Hyde Park, Beach Park, Davis Islands, Palma Ceia, Westchase

  • St. Petersburg: Snell Isle, Old Northeast, Downtown, South Pasadena, Jungle Prada 

  • Clearwater, Seminole, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Oldsmar, and surrounding areas.