In-home newborn nursing in Birmingham

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In-Home Newborn Care

Newborn Night Nurse in Birmingham, AL

Awake overnight newborn care from a licensed pediatric RN, in your own home while you sleep. Feeding, soothing, safe sleep, and a written handover in the morning. One night or every night, with no minimum.

  • 8 to 10 hours Typical shift
  • Licensed pediatric RNs Who provides it
  • One night or every night Availability
  • Third trimester onward Booking window

What is a newborn night nurse?

Looking for a night nurse in Birmingham, AL? On Call Peds Care provides awake overnight newborn care in your home from licensed pediatric RNs. Your nurse handles feeding, diaper changes, soothing, settling and safe sleep through the night while you sleep. You may also see this called a newborn night nurse, a baby nurse, or overnight newborn care. Overnight newborn care is scheduled in-home support provided while parents sleep. A nurse cares for the baby across an 8 to 10 hour shift, including feeding, diaper changes, soothing, support for a safe sleep environment, and baby-related cleanup. Parents stay in the home and are involved according to their feeding plan and preferences.

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.

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.

Safe sleep setup

We follow current safe sleep guidance and will set the nursery up together with you, so the room actually works at 3 a.m. and not just on paper.

Diaper changes and care

Full overnight care including changes, cord and skin care, and keeping bottles and pump parts washed and ready.

A morning handover

You wake to a written log of feeds, sleep stretches, and anything worth watching, plus time to ask questions.

An experienced eye on your baby

Your nurse notices changes in feeding, breathing, color, and alertness, writes down what she sees, and tells you when to call your pediatrician.

In Practice

What a typical shift looks like

  1. At arrival

    • Review your baby's feeding and sleep routine
    • Go over any pediatrician instructions
    • Confirm the safe sleep setup together
    • Agree how you want night feeds handled
  2. Through the night

    • Feeding, or bringing baby to you if you are breastfeeding
    • Burping, changing, soothing, and resettling
    • Recording feeds, diapers, and sleep stretches
    • Washing bottles and pump parts used overnight
    • Observing feeding tolerance, breathing, skin color, and alertness
  3. In the morning

    • A written summary of the night
    • A review of feeds, diapers, and sleep stretches
    • Time to talk through anything you noticed
    • Bottles and supplies prepared for the day

Your Nurse

Who we send into your home

You are letting someone into your home. Here is what stands behind the person who arrives.

Leslie Brewer, CRNP, founder of On Call Peds Care, with her family
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.

Common Reasons Families Book

Why families book overnight care

Overnight support may be especially helpful in these situations. Several of them have a page of their own.

You are recovering from birth

Protected sleep is the practical reason most families call. Overnight care can also form part of a broader postpartum recovery support plan.

You have twins or multiples

Two babies on different schedules is the point at which most parents stop being able to take turns. Tell us when you inquire so we can match a nurse experienced with multiples.

Your baby came home from the NICU

Coming off monitors is frightening. We provide specialized NICU graduate newborn care.

Reflux, colic, or feeding concerns

Nights are hardest when feeds are difficult. Families who want more hands-on help with feeding itself can explore newborn feeding support.

You are preparing to return to work

Rebuilding a sleep pattern before the first day back is a common reason families book a defined block of nights.

You have older children too

Broken nights are harder when someone still needs the school run. Some families combine overnight care with daytime newborn care.

Before You Book Anyone

Four questions worth asking any overnight provider

In Birmingham, "night nurse" is used by nursing agencies, postpartum doulas, newborn care specialists, nursing students, and licensed RNs. The title is not protected, so it is worth asking directly.

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 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

  • Care for older siblings
  • General housekeeping and household laundry
  • Cooking for the household
  • Pet care and transportation
  • Babysitting while parents are away from the home
  • Emergency medical care. Call 911 or seek immediate care

Need help with something else? See our other services.

How It Works

Getting started

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    Your first night

    Your nurse arrives 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 Pricing

Where We Work

Serving Birmingham and surrounding areas

On Call Peds Care provides overnight newborn nursing across the Birmingham metropolitan area. 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

What does the nurse actually do while I sleep?

Everything overnight. Your nurse feeds, changes, soothes, and settles your baby, keeps bottles and pump parts clean, and watches how feeding and settling are going. If you are breastfeeding, she brings the baby to you and takes over afterwards so you go straight back to sleep.

How many nights a week do most families book?

It varies. Some families book every night for the first few weeks, others use two or three nights a week for a longer stretch. We will talk through what actually fits your recovery and your budget rather than pushing a package.

Is a newborn night nurse the same as overnight newborn care?

Yes. Night nurse, newborn night nurse, and overnight baby nurse are the everyday terms for the same thing. We call it overnight newborn care because the people providing it are licensed pediatric RNs rather than nannies or sitters, but if you have been searching for a night nurse in Birmingham, this is the service you were looking for.

Is it a nurse or a newborn care specialist?

A licensed registered nurse with pediatric experience. That matters most when something looks off. Your nurse notices changes in feeding, breathing, color, and alertness because she has seen a great many newborns, writes down what she sees, and tells you plainly when to call your pediatrician.

Can you help if my baby was in the NICU?

Yes, and it is one of the most common reasons families call us. Tell us about your baby's history when you inquire so we can match you with a nurse experienced in NICU graduate care.

When should I book?

Starting the process during your third trimester gives us the best chance to reserve your preferred schedule. We do take shorter notice requests when nurses are available, so reach out even if your baby has already arrived.

Does the nurse stay awake all night?

Yes. This is an awake overnight shift. Your nurse is up with your baby through the night, which is the entire point of the service. She is not sleeping in a spare room on call.

Can the nurse give my baby medication?

No. Medication administration sits outside the scope of in-home newborn care, including anything your pediatrician has prescribed. Your nurse can tell you what she has observed and when to call, but dosing stays with you and your pediatrician.

Is this sleep training?

No. We do not run sleep training programs. Your nurse follows safe sleep guidance and settles your baby, but nobody is going to put a newborn on a method. If you want teaching on newborn sleep patterns, that is our newborn education and coaching.

Can you care for twins or multiples?

Yes, and it is one of the more common reasons families book. Tell us when you inquire, because it affects both the nurse we match you with and the quote.

Do you serve my area?

We serve Birmingham and the surrounding communities including Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Helena, Trussville, and Chelsea. If you are just outside that, ask.

Leslie Brewer, CRNP

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 July 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.

Guidance referenced

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.”

Steven B. Overnight client, Birmingham

“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.”

Maddie Client, Birmingham

“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.”

Katie Client, Birmingham
A newborn swaddled with feet out

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.