I’m 33 weeks pregnant and a little late to this, but I just discovered that my workplace covers postpartum doula / night nanny services. I’m debating on which route to go. It seems through Carrot fertility, there are more postpartum doulas than night nurses within the network. From what I understand, PP doulas offer more holistic family support and seem to be more regulated. Night nannies focus more on baby. I see the benefit of both, so I few questions for those that went with either. Of note, I do plan to breastfeed with 1-2 bottle feeds a day (breast milk)
Those that went with doula, is it possible to still have nights where they operate more as a “night nanny” if we really just need a night of rest? I understand the need for overall support and I want to be involved as much as possible, but I also imagine there’s going to be some nights where a break will be necessary. Would this be supported, and have you seen the role more interchangeable?
What was the sleeping arrangement for baby? We purchased a Snoo for our bedside. Did baby sleep at bedside with you, or did baby stay in nursery on nights that doula was there? If baby stayed bedside, where did the doula stay and was it weird to have them come in at night? This might seem like a silly question, but just curious. We have 3 dogs that sleep in bed with us, so having someone come in and out of our room may be a huge disruption and cause more stress than anything. But on the other hand, would baby not being bedside with us disrupt routine?
Thanks so much in advance!