Discreet, referral-based newborn care & sleep support · Washington, DC · Maryland · Northern Virginia (443) 600-0583
Washington, DC · Maryland · Northern Virginia

Restful Nights for New Families, By Referral

Nana's Nest pairs your family with RN-caliber overnight newborn care and gentle, evidence-based sleep training — discreet, personalized, and available primarily through referral and private introduction.

Background-checked & insured RN-caliber overnight care Certified sleep consultants
How We Help

Two Ways We Support Your Family

From the first sleepless week home to the first full night's sleep as a family, Nana's Nest offers hands-on overnight care and a personalized path to healthy sleep.

Newborn Night Nursing

An RN-caliber overnight caregiver in your home — feedings, soothing, and true postpartum recovery for you, from the first night home.

  • Feedings, burping & diaper changes overnight
  • Postpartum recovery support for parents
  • Twins, multiples & NICU-graduate experience
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Sleep Training & Coaching

A gentle, evidence-based, and fully customized sleep plan — built around your baby's temperament, not a one-size-fits-all method.

  • Personalized written sleep plan
  • Nightly text & phone support
  • In-home or virtual consultations
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How Referrals Work

A Thoughtful, Unhurried Process

1

A Warm Introduction

Most families come to us through an obstetrician, doula, pediatrician, or a past Nana's Nest family. New to us? Start with a private inquiry — we personally read every message.

2

Private Consultation

We'll talk through your due date, household, and goals for overnight care or sleep — no pressure, no scripts.

3

A Thoughtful Match

We pair your family with the right night nurse or certified sleep consultant from our curated roster — matched for experience and fit, not availability alone.

4

Ongoing Care & Support

From your first overnight shift to your last sleep-plan check-in, you'll have a direct line to your caregiver and to our team.

Why Families Refer Us

Care That Feels Like Family, Backed by Clinical Standards

Clinical-Grade Care

RNs and certified Newborn Care Specialists, CPR/infant-safety certified and background-checked.

True Discretion

Confidentiality agreements as standard practice — trusted by privacy-seeking and high-profile families.

Never Cookie-Cutter

Every care plan and sleep plan is built around your baby, your home, and your family's goals.

Continuity of Care

You'll work with the same one or two caregivers throughout your engagement — not a rotating pool.

Background-Checked & Insured RN-Caliber Night Nurses Certified Sleep Consultants By Referral Only
Client Stories

What Families Are Saying

Our night nurse gave us our lives back for those first six weeks. We finally slept, and we felt genuinely cared for, not just staffed.

— K.M., Bethesda, MD

The sleep plan was so specific to our daughter. Within two weeks we had a baby who slept 11 hours. I recommend Nana's Nest to every friend who's expecting.

— R.T., McLean, VA

Discretion mattered enormously to us, and Nana's Nest never made us feel like an exception — that's simply how they operate.

— A.D., Georgetown, DC

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Common Questions

Before You Reach Out

A few of the questions we hear most from families across DC, Maryland & Northern Virginia.

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How is a night nurse different from a postpartum doula?
A night nurse (or newborn care specialist) focuses on hands-on overnight infant care so you can rest; a postpartum doula focuses more broadly on your recovery, feeding support, and light household help. Read the full comparison.
Why is Nana's Nest referral-based?
Referrals let us keep our roster small, our matching process personal, and our families' privacy protected. If you weren't referred, you're still welcome to reach out — start here.
When should we start sleep training?
Most families begin structured sleep training between 4 and 6 months, though gentle sleep shaping can start from birth. See our approach by age.

Ready to request an introduction?

Tell us about your family and due date, and we'll follow up personally within 1–2 business days.