Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a Postpartum Doula and a Infant Specialist aka "Baby Nurse"?

The role of a postpartum doula is to help a woman through her postpartum period and to nurture the family. The postpartum doula's main role is to "mother the mother". Unlike an infant specialist or baby nurse, a doula's focus is not solely on the baby, but on fostering independence for the entire family. The doula is as availalbe to the father and older children as to the mother and the baby. The hours of a postpartum doula and baby nurse are usually very different depending on your needs. The role of an infant specialist or baby nurse is mostly to take full care of the baby and not worry about any household or sibling care.

Who uses overnight services?

Overnight services are used especially in the case of preemies, twins, triplets and more. All new families can benefit from using overnight services, not just families with multiples, a lot of mothers with singletons would just like to get those few extra hours of sleep. Even for first time mothers, experienced mothers who already have other children ... it is very hard to function with your other children when you haven't received a good night's sleep. Almost all parents, even those who have family help, usually need some type of overnight assistance from outside sources.

How can overnight assistance help me if I'm planning to breastfeed and will be "up" anyway?

Depending on certain factors, an overnight service may be very beneficial. I can assist you so your more comfortable with your initial breastfeeding needs. Especially in the case of twins, and triplets. By helping you relax, you can get through a feeding session more smoothly and you can go back to sleep allowing the doula/infant specialist to burp and soothe your newborn(s) back to sleep.

What are your rates?

• What type of care is required and what specific services are you interested in?
• How many children and what are their ages?
• Is this an immediate need or are you booking several months in advance?
• What area of the country will the position be held?
• Are you willing to pay for travel?

Where do you offer these services?

We are available anywhere in the United States for short term and long term positions. PINK Services is located in Canton, Ohio outside of Cleveland, Ohio and I serve the surrounding Northestern Ohio area. We are willing to travel anywhere in the United States where our services are needed. Please contact PINK if you have any questions.

When do I need PINK Services?

Contact PINK as soon as possible. Help is available as early as pregnancy through the infant stages. Although if your in need of help on short notice, I will do my best to fit your needs. Try to reserve your needs in advance to guarantee the help you need.