Emily Christy

Verified

Emily Christy

Verified

Newborn Care Specialist

8 years of experience

N/A

St. Petersburg, Florida

Emily Christy

Verified

Newborn Care Specialist

St. Petersburg, Florida

8 years of experience

About
Services

About me

I'm Emily, a postpartum doula and newborn care specialist dedicated to nurturing families through the early months of parenthood. I believe in providing compassionate, personalized support that respects each family's unique needs and values. My approach is rooted in the belief that parents are the experts on their own children, and I'm here to help build confidence, offer guidance, and support the development of a nurturing environment for your baby. I focus on fostering an infant's cognitive, motor, sensory, and speech development through attentive, responsive care, and I'm passionate about helping parents feel empowered in their journey. With 8 years of experience in overnight newborn care, including multiples, peemies and high-need babies, I bring a calm, steady presence into any home. I understand that every family is different, and I strive to create a space where parents can feel supported, rested, and confident in their new role. I aim to offer a balance of emotional support and practical help to make the transition into parenthood as smooth and joyful as possible.

Certification and training

Newborn Care Specialist, Newborn Care Solutions (2018)

Certified Postpartum Doula, The Midwifery Institute (2019)

Gentle Sleep Practitioner, Baby Em Co. (2020)

Memberships and affiliations

Newborn Care Specialist Association

Credentials

Specialties

Baby and Toddler Sleep Coach Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Caring for Special Needs Children Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Infant Care Multiples Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Premature Infants Safety Sleep Consultant Toddlers

Languages

English

Service introduction

As a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula, I provide compassionate support through overnight newborn care and daytime postpartum assistance. Whether you need restful nights or guidance through those early days, I'm here to help you navigate this special time with confidence and ease.

Packages

Overnight Newborn Care

Overnight newborn care provides both education and support to parents during the first few months of baby’s life. I am by your baby’s side throughout the night to help aid in the transition home from the hospital. From one night to seven nights per week, I’m here to meet your family’s needs. Overnight support includes: - Complete care of your baby throughout the night - all feedings, burping, diaper changes, soothing and re-settling - If nursing, bringing baby to you for night feeds and helping you get comfortable for nursing sessions - Establishing developmentally appropriate sleep shaping to encourage healthy sleep habits - Helping parents initiate a daytime schedule and nighttime routine - Establishing a regular feeding schedule - All baby-related duties including organization and maintenance of the nursery, baby's laundry, and washing bottles and pump parts. - Parent support, providing them with infant education, resources, and referrals. - Troubleshooting and navigating challenges such as feeding/latch issues, bottle aversion, GERD, reflux and silent reflux, breastfeeding/supply trouble, skin conditions, allergies, postpartum mood conditions, slow weight gain, and any issue or concern that may arise. 3-7 nights per week 10-hour or 12-hour shifts 2 - 16 weeks of support

$35.00

USD Per hour

Daytime Postpartum Support

Bringing your baby home comes with joy and adjustments! As a postpartum doula, I can assist with your baby’s care, light housekeeping, meal prep, sibling care, and most importantly, support and care for you and/or you and your partner. Daytime support includes: - Assisting with postpartum comfort measures and emotional support for mom - Assistance with newborn care, allowing parents to rest and recover - Lactation and breastfeeding guidance - Helping you establish a daytime schedule and routines for your baby - Educating parents on baby soothing and bonding techniques - Sibling care and helping siblings adjust - Help with practical household tasks, organization, errands, laundry, and light meal preparation - Providing evidence-based information on all things newborn, postpartum, and parenting - Connecting you with local specialists and resources, from Lactation Consultant referrals and pediatric specialists to mommy & me classes and mom groups. Daytime postpartum support is provided in 5-8 hour shifts between 8 am-6 pm.

$35.00

USD Per hour