Providing the Best Care for You
& Your Newborn
Newborn Care Specialists and Postpartum Doulas
Expecting families often hear countless stories about overwhelming challenges, ending up in sleepless nights, leading to fear and uncertainty about life with a newborn and postpartum recovery. At Gentle Giraffes Newborn Care & Family Services, we understand these concerns and are here to transform them into confidence and empowerment.
Gentle Giraffes is a full-service pregnancy and postpartum agency dedicated to supporting families from pregnancy through the early months of a baby’s life. By providing expert guidance and compassionate care for both the birthing parent and the newborn, we help parents establish healthy lives physically, mentally, and emotionally by guiding our clients into a healthy and sustainable foundation for their newborn’s sleep patterns, brain development, and cognitive growth and the parents’ own well-being.
The first 10 to 12 weeks—or longer—of an infant’s life are a crucial period for establishing healthy habits, particularly around feeding and sleep, which are vital for cognitive development. By understanding a baby’s unique communication style, we can better meet their needs and support their growth, fostering a secure attachment and a strong foundation for their future. Consistent in-home care during this time not only supports the infant but also provides parents with invaluable hands-on education and guidance. Gentle Giraffes specializes in offering this essential care, helping families navigate feeding cues, sleep conditioning, and the many challenges that arise during these early weeks and months. While allowing parents the opportunity to rest, we also monitor your baby closely, learning their communication style and responding in ways that nurture their needs, ensuring they receive attentive, loving support from day one.
Each family is unique, and so are their needs. That’s why we create customized care plans that reflect your specific circumstances, whether you’re preparing for a single birth, twins, higher-order multiples, or infants with health complexities. With consistent, professional in-home care, you’ll have the tools, knowledge, and support to thrive as a family and give your newborn the best possible start in life.
Our highly trained newborn care specialists and postpartum doulas are committed to providing expert care and education, ensuring you feel confident and capable in your parenting journey. Our team of newborn care specialists offers various tailored services, including live-in and live-out overnight support, 24-hour care, and travel newborn care. Based in the Greater Boston area, we proudly serve families throughout New England and beyond.
Let our dedicated professionals provide the guidance and support you need to navigate these first precious months!
What Our Clients Are Saying?
“When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we knew we needed extra help, (especially at night), was a necessity, so we found Gentle Giraffes. The newborn care specialists we worked with were reliable, caring and professional.”
~ Emily, Brookline
“We used Erin for the birth of our third daughter, Freja. It was our first time using a Newborn Care Specialist, and honestly, our only question has been why didn’t do it for our others!”
~ Amanda, Jamaica Plain
“When you are leaving your child in someone else’s care, especially a newborn, you need to have the full confidence in the caregiver – The Gentle Giraffes team epitomized that confidence.”
~ Ana, Cambridge
