Please click on each topic below to learn more. What is a newborn care specialist?
Newborn Care Specialists are commonly referred to as baby nurses. However, they are typically not registered nurses. You may have also heard the terms newborn nannies, postpartum nannies, maternity nannies/nurses, or night nannies. A Newborn Care Specialist is hired on a temporary basis to nurture and manage the care of your newborn while you recover from childbirth and to provide emotional and educational support to the new parents. Newborn Care Specialists are typically not registered nurses and cannot legally refer to themselves as “Baby Nurses” in most states. They are, however, trained professionals with years of experience who have made a career out of caring for newborns. The term “baby nurse” stems from Old England, when they referred to the women who cared for the children as “nurses.” The term “nursery nurse” is still used in England today to refer to someone who cares for young children either in a public or private setting.
