Should I Hire a Postpartum Doula or Night Nurse (Newborn Care Specialist)

Robyn Johnson

Published on: 10/02/2026

If you're researching postpartum support, you've probably noticed these two titles popping up everywhere: postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. And honestly? They sound pretty similar. It is good to know the definitions of these roles, because while there's definitely some overlap, understanding the distinctions can help you figure out exactly what kind of support you need.

Postpartum Doula

A Typical Postpartum Doula Shift

Robyn Johnson

Published on: 10/02/2026

Here are a few examples of how a typical postpartum doula shift with The Phoenix Poppins might go and ideas of how Robyn can help you during your time together.

Postpartum Doula

What Is a NICU Doula?

Robyn Johnson

Published on: 29/01/2026

A NICU doula is someone who provides emotional, physical, and logistical support for families of preemies or other medically complex infants. She helps parents find time to process, heal, and navigate their child's medical care.

NICU Doula

Benefits of a Postpartum Doula

Robyn Johnson

Published on: 28/01/2026

A postpartum doula provides evidenced-based information on things such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, mother-baby bonding, infant soothing, and basic newborn care. Research shows that moms, dads, and babies have an easier time with this transition if a good support team is in place.”

Postpartum Doula