Weighted feeds, on demand
Your nurse can weigh your baby before and after a feed, any night you want it, so you know what they actually took rather than guessing from the clock. What the number means is a conversation for your IBCLC or pediatrician.
Mountain Brook, Alabama
Night Nurse and Newborn Care in Mountain Brook, AL
Awake overnight newborn care from a licensed pediatric RN, in your own home in Mountain Brook, with a nurse practitioner behind every shift. Weighted feeds on demand, rapid testing at home, and a written handover in the morning. One night or every night, with no minimum.
- 8 to 10 hours, on your schedule Typical shift
- Licensed pediatric RNs, with NP oversight Who provides it
- One night or every night, no minimum Availability
- All five Mountain Brook villages Area covered
Is there a night nurse in Mountain Brook, AL?
Looking for a night nurse in Mountain Brook? On Call Peds Care provides awake overnight newborn care in your home from licensed pediatric RNs, with a nurse practitioner behind every shift. We cover Crestline Village, English Village, Mountain Brook Village, Cahaba Village and Overton, as part of the wider Birmingham metropolitan area. Your nurse handles feeding, diaper changes, soothing, settling and safe sleep through the night while you sleep, and can run weighted feeds and rapid COVID, flu and strep testing in your home. You may also see this called a newborn night nurse, a night nanny, a baby nurse, a newborn care specialist, or overnight newborn care.
What's Included
What this service covers
Swipe through what a shift includes, or call and we will walk you through what fits your family.
Rapid testing in your home
COVID, flu and strep testing for your baby and for anyone else in the house. Older children bring things home from school, and with a newborn that is a question you want answered tonight rather than in a waiting room.
A nurse practitioner behind every shift
Your nurse is not working alone. There is clinical oversight behind her, and where a prescription is appropriate, our nurse practitioner provides it.
Overnight feeding
Bottle feeds, paced feeding, and bringing baby to you for breastfeeding, then handling the settle so you go straight back to sleep.
Soothing and settling
Your nurse responds each time your baby wakes, works through fussiness and reflux discomfort, and helps your baby settle back to sleep.
A morning handover
You wake to a written log of feeds, sleep stretches, and anything worth watching, plus time to ask questions before your nurse leaves.
Your Nurse
Who we send into your home
You are letting someone into your home. Here is what stands behind the person who arrives.
- An active Alabama RN license
- Current, in good standing, and recorded before a nurse is assigned to your family.
- Pediatric or postpartum experience
- NICU, pediatrics, postpartum, labor and delivery, or pediatric urgent care. Not general childcare.
- Current certifications on file
- Applicable credentials, which may include BLS, PALS, and NRP, are recorded at onboarding, along with years of clinical experience.
- Led by a pediatric nurse practitioner
- Leslie Brewer, CRNP, leads the clinical policies, nurse onboarding, and family support approach the team works to.
- Matched to your family, not just to the calendar
- Matched on your feeding plan and schedule, not on whoever happens to be free.
- A calm presence at 3 a.m.
- Your nurse may be the only healthcare professional physically present overnight, so calm judgment, clear boundaries, and timely escalation matter as much as a resume.
Scope
Clear expectations from the first night
Overnight care is centered on your baby and your recovery. On Call Peds Care provides private-pay, in-home newborn support. It is not medically ordered home health, private-duty nursing, or a substitute for your pediatrician or emergency care.
Included in every shift
- An 8 to 10 hour overnight shift in your Mountain Brook home
- Bottle feeds, diaper changes, burping, soothing, and settling
- Bringing baby to you if you are breastfeeding
- Safe sleep setup and attentive care through the night
- Washing bottles and pump parts used overnight
- A written log of feeds, diapers, and sleep stretches
- Observation and documentation, and telling you when to call your pediatrician
- Bottles and supplies prepared for the morning
Not included
- Overnight care for older siblings. Your nurse is there for the baby. Rapid testing is available for anyone in the house, but the shift itself is newborn care.
- General housekeeping and household laundry
- Cooking for the household
- Pet care and transportation
- Emergency medical care. Call 911 or seek immediate care
Need help with something else? See our overnight newborn care in Birmingham, and See our other services.
How It Works
Getting started
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Tell us about your family
Share your due date, the nights you are thinking about, and anything specific such as twins, reflux, or a NICU stay.
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We reply with availability
Within 24 to 48 business hours you will have real availability, a quote for your schedule, and answers to your questions. No obligation.
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We match you with a nurse
You are matched on your feeding plan, your schedule, and the kind of support you want, not simply who is free.
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Your first night
Your nurse arrives at your home before bedtime, you walk through your routine together, and then you go to bed.
Pricing
What it costs
Overnight shifts typically run 8 to 10 hours. Final pricing depends on the length of your shifts, how many nights per week you need, and whether you have multiples. Tell us your dates and we will send a clear quote with no pressure to book.
Check Availability and PricingWhere We Work
Serving Birmingham and surrounding areas
On Call Peds Care provides overnight newborn nursing throughout Mountain Brook and the wider Birmingham metropolitan area, including Crestline Village, English Village, Mountain Brook Village, Cahaba Village and Overton. Availability and any travel arrangements depend on your location and the nights you need.
- Birmingham
- Hoover
- Vestavia Hills
- Mountain Brook
- Homewood
- Helena
- Trussville
- Chelsea
Questions
Common questions about this service
Is a night nanny the same as a night nurse?
Not necessarily. Night nurse, night nanny, baby nurse and newborn care specialist are often used interchangeably, and the title on its own does not tell you what training sits behind it. A night nurse is not always a nurse. Every overnight shift we staff is worked by a licensed registered nurse, and nursing licenses are public and verifiable through the Alabama Board of Nursing in about two minutes.
Do you cover all of Mountain Brook?
Yes. We cover Crestline Village, English Village, Mountain Brook Village, Cahaba Village and Overton, along with the rest of the Birmingham metropolitan area. Tell us your address and the nights you are considering and we will confirm availability.
We delivered at UAB. Can you start once we are home?
Yes. Most families come home from UAB Women and Infants Center, UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, or Brookwood Baptist, and we start once you are settled at home. You do not need a referral, and there is no medical order involved. This is private-pay, in-home newborn care that you arrange directly.
Is there a minimum number of nights?
No. You can book a single night, a few nights a week, or every night for a stretch. Many providers require a block of nights. We build the schedule around which nights are hardest for your family.
Can the nurse give my baby medication?
Your nurse is a licensed registered nurse and does not prescribe. Where a prescription is appropriate, our nurse practitioner provides it. Your nurse follows the plan you and your pediatrician have already agreed, documents what happens overnight, and tells you when something needs your pediatrician.
Does the nurse stay awake all night?
Yes. Your nurse is awake for the whole shift. Both approaches exist in this industry, awake care and sleeping between wakings, and they are different services. Ours is awake care, so someone is watching your baby rather than waiting to be woken.
When should we book?
Most families reach out during the third trimester, but plenty call in the first weeks after coming home. There is no wrong time to ask. If your due date moves, we adjust the schedule with you.
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Clinically reviewed
Leslie Brewer, CRNP
Pediatric nurse practitioner with over ten years in acute pediatric care, pediatric primary care, and family urgent care. Founder of On Call Peds Care and a mother of five.
Last reviewed September 2026
This page explains the services we provide. It is not medical advice and does not replace guidance from your child's pediatrician. Read more about Leslie.
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What Families Say
Reviews
“Having On Call Peds Care there to care for our newborn overnight gave my wife and me the rest we desperately needed. That extra sleep did not just make us feel better, it made us better parents. If you are on the fence about night nursing, I cannot recommend them highly enough. It was worth every penny.”
“On Call Peds Care is the best decision my husband and I made postpartum. Leslie and her team provided the most personalized care for me and my baby. Knowing you have medical professionals watching after your child while you sleep brings a peace I truly cannot explain.”
“Having a reflux baby made nights so hard and left me exhausted and unsure how to help. Bringing in a nurse was such a gift. She helped us get our girl comfortable, reset, and start learning to self-soothe. So grateful for the support of an RN and NP who helped us create a plan.”
Ready to get started?
Tell us about your family and your dates. We reply within 24 to 48 business hours with availability and a quote.