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Frequently Asked Questions

Your baby is your whole world. You deserve to feel completely confident in who cares for them.

Whether you’re planning months ahead or just starting to look into newborn care, I’ve gathered the questions families ask me most. If you don’t see yours here, I’d love to hear from you. No question is too small!

No question is too big or small! Please contact me for more details or to ask a question.

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When should I book newborn care?

Ideally during pregnancy! I recommend reaching out as early as possible since I typically book contracts in advance. However, if your baby has already arrived, please still reach out! I may have current or upcoming availability and would be happy to see if I can provide support.

What happens if my baby comes early or late?

We’ll stay in communication as the due date gets closer and adjust the start date based on when baby actually arrives. I build some flexibility into my schedule around due dates.

How long do families typically work with you?

My average contract is around 12–16 weeks, but every family is different. Some families may only need a few weeks of support while others choose to work with me for several months.

How many nights per week can I book?

I typically require a minimum of 4 nights per week, with many families booking 5–7 nights. Depending on my schedule and availability, I may occasionally be able to accommodate fewer nights, so you’re always welcome to reach out and ask.

How long are overnight shifts?

10–12 hours with a 10-hour minimum.

Do you work with twins or multiples?

Yes! Twins are actually my favorite.

Do you support breastfeeding families?

Yes, I can work alongside whatever feeding plan the family chooses, including breastfeeding, pumping, formula feeding, or a combination.

Will you help get my baby on a schedule?

Yes! This is actually one of my favorite parts of what I do. I love helping families establish age-appropriate routines and schedules while also recognizing that every baby is different and newborn schedules need to be flexible.

Will you help my baby sleep through the night?

Yes, this is something I love working toward with families who want it. We can establish healthy sleep habits from the beginning and work toward longer stretches of nighttime sleep as baby grows and it becomes developmentally appropriate. I don’t believe in promising that every baby will sleep through the night by a specific age because every baby is different.

Do you sleep during overnight shifts?

I lightly sleep while baby is sleeping, but I remain responsible for their care throughout the night and wake as soon as they need me.

Are you available outside of Dallas?

Yes, Dallas is my home base, but I continue to work with families in other cities and am available for travel contracts.

Do you require a retainer to reserve dates?

A signed contract and retainer are required to officially reserve dates on my calendar.

How does payment work?

Clients are invoiced at the end of each work week for services provided that week.

What if we need additional support after baby arrives?

If you find that you’d like additional nights, hours, or extended support after baby arrives, I’m always happy to discuss adding care based on my availability.