Find a Newborn Care Specialist Near Me in Edgewood, MD

Looking for a night nanny/postpartum doula? Hi, I’m Kristen, the owner of Starlight Newborn Care. I founded this business out of a heartfelt desire to provide families with the support and rest they truly need during the postpartum season. As a wife and mother of four, I deeply understand the joys, challenges, and exhaustion that come with welcoming a new baby. My goal is to help families feel supported, confident, and cared for as they navigate this precious, and often overwhelming, time. I’m a Certified Postpartum Doula, Newborn Care Specialist, night nanny and previous birth doula. I have experience working with preemies and multiples. Check out my website! www.starlightnewborncare.com

Hello , I'm Melissa Meadows, a Certified Postpartum Doula and Newborn Care Specialist with over 15 years experience. I provide nurturing ,personalized care to support families and help parents feel confident and prepared as they transition into life with a newborn. My services focus on providing advanced personal care and recovery support for postpartum parents while ensuring newborns receive expert care. From offering practical guidance and professional expertice to emotional support, I work hand-in-hand with families to creat a peaceful and empowering postartum experience.

Hi, I’m Kennedy! I’m a warm, reliable, and passionate caregiver excited to support you and your growing family. I’m a Registered Nurse with experience in Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, and 6 months in the NICU. I hold a B.S. in Human Health Sciences from the University of Kentucky and an MSN from Johns Hopkins University. Whether you need a birth doula, postpartum doula, breastfeeding support, newborn/infant care, light household help, or an extra set of hands overnight, I’m here to make life easier. I love creating a calm, comforting environment—and I enjoy cooking, too! When I’m not caring for families, you can usually find me at the gym, traveling, or spending quality time with friends. I’d love to be part of your village. Hire me for a peaceful, positive, and truly supportive experience!

We are a team of Perinatal Professionals (Doulas, Childbirth Educators, Yoga Instructors, Mental Health Therapists, Lactation Consultants, Sleep Specialists, Placenta Encapsulation Specialists, etc.) supporting families in great transition that is parenthood. Located in Baltimore, MD, we serve families locally, and around the globe - online!

Hi, I'm Vee. I am a Perinatal Health Care specialist (Doula) Birth Activist, and Cultural Anthropologist. My work is in: Birth, Holistic Postpartum Care, Traditional Holistic Postpartum Care, and Belly Binding Practice. I specialize in the wholeness and wellness of an expectant mother. I believe when a Mother is put first -loved on, cared for and nurtured well...then her whole home and family then is okay as well!

Hello! My name is Sydney and I am a full spectrum doula in Baltimore City! I attended Temple University, where I studied Anthropology with a concentration in human biology, and continued to live in Philadelphia for about three more years before moving to New York, and then back to my home state. In 2019, I started gaining an interest in birth work through my studies, and decided to volunteer with Baltimore Doula Project as an abortion doula and the Philadelphia Alliance for Labor Support (PALS) as a birth and postpartum doula. In 2022, I became a certified full-spectrum doula through Cornerstone Birthwork, and started taking my own clients independently. While in Philly and New York, I supported 100+ families during labor and postpartum. I currently work Independently providing in-person and remote support, as a travel doula, and with local doula organizations in Maryland. I embrace the overall diversity of my work and experiences as something that has made me a very well-rounded doula. One of the most important things to me as a birth worker, is autonomous care, education and the ability to self-advocate. Outside of my studies, I am a very passionate and outspoken advocate for sexual and reproductive health education, accessibility, sexworker rights, and human rights. In my free time I love to sew, thrift, go to social events, swim, and enjoy nature.

I am a postpartum doula completing my certification right now through DONA international. I have experience in daycare settings home and transportation to and from activities with kiddos. I prioritize compassion, developmentally appropriate communication and learning for children in my care. I started about 10 years ago as a mother's helper and volunteer in the family daycare I attended. I am passionate about providing practical informational and emotional support for family's.

I'm a Certified Postpartum Doula and Naps Night Doula who is passionate about creating supportive, safe space for families as they adjust to life with a new baby. I offer personalized postpartum care that blends emotional reassurance with practical, hands-on support —helping parents feel more confident, rested, and cared for during the early weeks at home. My approach is rooted in evidence-based guidance, compassionate, communication, and meeting each family where they are. With more than 25 years in the Early Childcare field, I've supported children through school age and bring a deep understanding of child development into my Postpartum work. I've also provided informal support to families for many years and made the intentional decision to become a Certified Postpartum Doula in 2019. Since then, I've continued to expand my skills through ongoing mentorship and training, including the Newborn & Postpartum Support Academy and Safe Sleep Ambassador certification.

Greetings families, I am Alisha a certified birth and postpartum doula through DONA International in prenatal, birth, and postnatal care. I provide emotional, physical, and informational support to individuals and families throughout their pregnancy, childbirth, and early postpartum journey. I offer a wide range of services, including education, advocacy, comfort, and guidance to help ensure a positive birth experience and smooth transition into parenthood. I am also CPR, First Aid and AED certified. I have over 20 years of experience in the human service field. I have been a servant to my community by providing resources to the most vulnerable populations such as disabled, homeless and abused. Strengthening new and growing families as a doula has been profoundly significant and valuable during the start of my career. I enjoy empowering families, promoting health, and fostering resilience for birth moms.

Hello! My name is Jessica Schultz and I’m a certified postpartum doula and advanced newborn care specialist all over Maryland and DC .My passion is supporting families during the postpartum period, helping taking care of their newborn babies at nights. So I can help the parents understand the importance in rest, nurturing , and emotional support during this special time in life. I also assist with breastfeeding, establishing sleep routines and anything else that will help with getting you’re family through the 4th trimester.

I provide birth doula services, day and overnight in-home postpartum and newborn care through the first 16 weeks, and pediatric sleep coaching for children from infancy through age 6 — offering customized practical, emotional, and informational support to help families feel confident, supported, and well-rested.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and compassionate Maternal Health Expert and Senior Doula, as well as retired Career Firefighter/Paramedic, with 20+ years of professional experience throughout the medical industry. Well-versed in the delivery of culturally appropriate programming for the maternal health population. Successful in the planning and executing of a variety of programs and services geared to promote wellness and healthy lifestyles for birthing persons before, during, and after childbirth. Adept at overseeing the development of strategy and policy recommendations for clients. Demonstrated ability to deliver unparalleled client service, offer high-level communications, and facilitate training and management of teams. Highly skilled at identifying problems and developing effective solutions, monitoring performance metrics, and utilizing skilled analysis to optimize processes. Looking for ways to bridge Maternal Health and Technology.

I’m a birth and postpartum doula serving families throughout the Baltimore, DC, Southern Pennsylvania, and Southern Maryland areas. My work is rooted in one core belief: when a mother is deeply supported, nurtured, and cared for, she is better able to care for her baby and step into motherhood with confidence and grace. I specialize in supporting mothers through some of the most vulnerable and transformative seasons of life — including high-risk pregnancies, birth trauma, postpartum mood disorders, hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), chronic illness, pregnancy after loss, and complex postpartum recovery. My background in psychiatric rehabilitation counseling allows me to bring a unique understanding of emotional health, nervous system support, and compassionate care into the birth world. My approach is deeply intuitive, trauma-informed, and mother-centered. I believe birth is not just a medical event — it is a life-changing human experience that deserves respect, advocacy, emotional safety, and individualized support. Whether I’m supporting a laboring mother through transition, helping a postpartum mother heal after a cesarean, assisting with feeding challenges, or simply making sure a family feels seen and cared for, my goal is always the same: to “mother the mother.” I offer both birth and postpartum doula services, including overnight and daytime support, prenatal education, emotional support, recovery guidance, feeding support, and practical care for growing families. I am especially passionate about helping women trust themselves again after difficult experiences and creating spaces where mothers feel safe, empowered, and genuinely held. Beyond my work with clients, I’m passionate about maternal mental health advocacy, improving the birth experience for women, and creating honest conversations around motherhood, healing, and the realities of postpartum life. My work combines evidence-based education with warmth, intuition, humor, and deep compassion. At the heart of everything I do is the belief that mothers deserve quality care. You can learn more about my work at birthwithJenny.com

I am Avivah Kupfer, and I love what I do! I am a warm, deeply nurturing licensed nurse with a compact multi-state license, postpartum doula, proud mother of five, and grandmother of fourteen. With over 23 years of nursing experience and CPR certified in both infant and adult care, I bring a unique combination of medical expertise and heartfelt support to the families I serve. I offer a holistic, family-centered approach that supports not only mom and baby, but also dad, siblings, and anyone else needing care during this beautiful and often challenging time. My services include assistance with breastfeeding, emotional support, sleep training, feeding, dressing changes, cookingand light housekeeping. As a nurse with a strong background in pediatrics, I’m also able to provide medical care when needed—an added comfort to many of my clients. I am available for day and night shifts, 24-hour care, and have even traveled with families on vacation to care for their newborns. Althouth I reside in Baltimore, MD, I am willing to travel for 24hr. contracts. It would be my privilege to be part of your postpartum journey and beyond—happy references available upon request.

As a childbirth educator and doula, I specialize in providing birth support and empowering families through their journey to a safe birth experience. I educate families on the benefits of trusting the natural birthing process and aim to minimize medical interventions, allowing them to have a positive, empowering birth.

I am a mom, daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cat mom, taco chaser, lover of travel, and a proud doula. My family and I live in the DC area, though I will always and forever remain a Georgia girl at heart. My passion has always been in healthcare and championing people to make the best decisions for themselves based on unbiased support and evidenced based information. My goal is that each and every family I support feels confident and empowered walking into and away from their birth experience.

Courtney Marie Long is an experienced voice on all things parenting and baby through early childhood. Originally from Cincinnati, OH Courtney relocated to Washington, D.C. in 2007 to attend Howard University. After Courtney’s son Lenox was born she felt called to support other families during the critical newborn period. She trained as a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist working with countless families as they welcomed new babies, navigated developmental milestones and sleep challenges, and worked to establish loving boundaries with their toddlers. Courtney is now an International Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach with over twelve years of experience. She brings a level of professionalism and care that is apparent in all she does. She has worked with hundreds of families and believes we should actively work against the trend of parent shaming and guilt by instilling confidence in parents. Courtney’s methods are rooted in evidenced with an emphasis on minimize risk to reduce parental anxiety and burnout. Courtney currently resides in Baltimore County with her husband, Kyle, 12-year-old, Lenox, 3-year-old Selah, and 1-year-old August.. She enjoys connecting with other parents, family walks, bike rides, and of course, coffee. Courtney’s clients describe her as a calming presence. She prides herself on being knowledgeable without being pushy and dedicated to the most up-to-date evidence-based practices.

Hello! I’m Ebony Brown, a Postpartum Doula, Certified Newborn Care Specialist (day/night) and Nanny based in Owings Mills, MD. With over 20 years of experience supporting families—from classrooms and nurseries to private homes and transitional care settings—I’ve dedicated my career to nurturing both parents and babies through every stage of early development. My approach combines gentle guidance, evidence-based care, and genuine compassion, helping families welcome their little ones with calm, confidence, and connection during the most precious early days of life. Looking forward to connecting with YOU!

Birth coach labor doula 22 years 614 births. This includes attendance for a C-Sections (81). I attend births in most metropolitan Maryland. Travel expenses over 50 miles are additional and not covered by Medicaid. Please complete on my website "Schedule to Meet Dale" also, send a picture of your "insurance card"to my email. Complete these steps your due date will be saved to my calendar. Once I received your information I will call you to introduce myself...and proceed to meet in person. I am a doula provider for all "MEDICAID" managed care providers, in Maryland. As of January 1st 2026, BCBS will also be accepting doula coverage via all employer benefits.... Visit: www.birthcoachcooladoula.com Please review my testimonials. Please provide a working cellphone number.

Taiwo Ikeoluwa Adeloye-Ajao or "Tia Ajao" has served in the maternal-child health arena for over 20 years. She obtained her MPH in maternal and child health, community health & prevention in 2008. Tia decided to become a nurse & a doula in 2014 due to her own experiences as a mother & as an advocate in her community. These roles empowered Tia to become a certified birth & postpartum doula, a certified maternal-newborn nurse, a Lamaze certified childbirth educator, a birth assistant with midwives, and an international board certified lactation consultant. She enjoys helping families to be intentional about preparing for their birth & postpartum experiences.