10/09/2025
So what does a postpartum doula do all night anyway?? 🌙
While parents are fast asleep and the house is quiet, I care for baby through the night and handle all the little things that make mornings peaceful and functional. This is what overnight postpartum support really looks like.
Diaper changes, feedings, bottles prepped, milk stored, pump parts washed, kitchen tidied, laundry folded, and the house reset for a calm start to the day.
Sometimes that looks like handing dad a hot cup of coffee before he heads to work, or bringing baby to mom asleep in the bassinet so she can drift right back to sleep.
Behind the scenes, there’s even more. Quietly changing mom’s sheets after a hot flash, refilling her water with electrolytes through the night, organizing the nursery or restocking the changing station, cleaning bottles and pump parts before the next feed, swapping baby’s outfits after spit ups, and emptying the diaper pail so the house smells fresh by morning.
I also keep detailed notes on feeds, diapers, and sleep stretches, along with any little tips and tricks I use throughout the night so we’re all on the same page when parents wake up.
Every task is done with intention and with gentle, knowledgeable newborn care that helps families rest, recover, and adjust through the fourth trimester.
If you’re looking for postpartum doula support or overnight newborn care in Utah, our team would love to support you. 🤍