What does a newborn care specialist do?
A good newborn care specialist will put your mind at ease and be available to answer the many questions you will have as a new parent. Newborn care specialists provide expertise in all aspects of newborn care. The primary responsibility of a newborn care specialist is the everyday care of your newborn(s). Newborn care specialists take on all responsibilities that directly relate to the newborn. These include feeding; burping; changing; cord and circumcision care; soothing; providing a stimulating environment; administering medications; and attending to monitors (if applicable) as well as bathing; sterilizing, preparing and cleaning bottles; keeping a log of the baby’s patterns, including eating, sleeping, elimination, and moods; and doing baby laundry. Responsibilities also include educational and emotional support to the parents and light care of the new mother. A good newborn care specialist should be able to recognize the signs of postpartum depression and can gently encourage the n
