When we found out we were expecting twins, we knew we were going to need overnight support. We spoke to several Doula companies and it was clear that Night Owl was going to be the best. Cati, the owner, was so easy to work with and so caring from the start. We then met our now Doula, Jolene, who immediately felt familiar, like family. We were lucky enough to have Jolene's support for the first few months after brining home our premie babies. Not only was Jolene was so caring and loving to our boys, but also to us and really helped ease my postpartum journey. She is so knowledgeable and we learned so much from her. She helped us shape the boys sleep schedule during the day so that we were set up for success with overnights at the end of her contract. She even helped us around the house so that we could wake up to happy babies and an orderly home each morning. Jolene was an integral part of our lives and we will forever be grateful for our time with her. read more

Overall we had a good experience - definitely a very well-run operation, coordinating with Cati was easy, and I liked our doula. The breastfeeding support was great and I really think that made a difference on my breastfeeding journey. Overall, I was running anxious postpartum and think the time separated from my baby was actually kind of hard on me - but that's not a reflection of Nite Owl Doula, that's on me to figure out. That said, this is a 3-star review because of one specific incident where our doula fell asleep and didn't hear the baby crying (I woke up to find the baby crying, which was distressing to me). I shared this feedback when we finished our work with Nite Owl Doula, and I never heard back - that bothered me. Here is the feedback I left in response to the prompt 'what can we do better' which I never heard back from: 'We had an awkward night where [doula] had fallen asleep and didn't hear the baby crying. I heard the baby and woke up first/got her. Obviously this was upsetting to me because I have no idea how long the baby may have been crying for. [Doula] had mentioned another morning that she had been able to sleep too because the baby was sleeping so well. I felt uncomfortable with this but was feeling shy/uncomfortable about bringing it up. After this incident, I did bring up to [doula] that I'm not comfortable with her sleeping on her shifts. She was certainly apologetic about not hearing the baby first, but said that she and the team are encouraged to sleep when the baby sleeps. I didn't push that, but I do think it's a very important expectation for leadership/the whole organization to set with new moms upfront, because I was surprised by this. ' read more

I had a great experience with Nite Owl Doula and can't recommend them highly enough. From the very beginning, Cati was exceptionally responsive and professional--she made the entire process seamless and stress-free. You can tell she truly cares about her clients and runs her business with integrity and heart. For 12 weeks, we had Jolene as our postpartum night doula, and she was a dream. She was always on time, never missed a single shift, and brought a calm, nurturing presence into our home. Her sweet and caring nature made all the difference during those exhausting early weeks. I felt completely at ease knowing our baby was in such capable and loving hands. If you're looking for reliable, compassionate support during the postpartum period, look no further. read more

Where to begin to express how grateful we are to have found Nite Owl Doula! Cati and her doulas Madelyn, Sommer and Kristy were amazing at doing such a wonderful job taking great care of our baby girl and us as first time parents! They even got along so well with our two Maltipoo dogs. We delivered 3 weeks early, and Cati/her team were so kind in accommodating and finding availability to provide their doula services. I am now 5 weeks post partum - and am so happy that we had Nite Owl help us through these 5 weeks. We had a doula 5 nights for 1 week and 2-3 nights for 4 weeks. Their services helped us transition and I am at place where I now feel confident on knowing what to do as a first time mom -- I got great advice and got the time I needed overnight to sleep/rest/recover after my C section and can say I felt almost fully recovered after 4 weeks. The doulas took great care of our baby girl and took thorough notes of what happened throughout the night (if baby was fussy, feedings, diaper changes, and sleep schedule). It allowed my husband and me to build a routine that worked for us, while knowing every few days we had a chance to rest/recharge when the doulas came. The doulas were so sweet and also went above and beyond to do things like fold laundry, make snacks such as bread/overnight oats/scones, and helped clean with tidying/running the dishwasher and washing all our bottles/pump parts/sterilizing. As a new mom, I was nervous of never getting sleep, feeling overwhelmed and unsure on what to do. They helped answer all my questions, texted to check in on how I was doing and made me feel at ease knowing we always had help during this transition. We are beyond grateful and will miss the wonderful doulas so much! :) Ofcourse doula services are pricey, but so well worth it especially as first time parents. My family and friends have commented on how well my husband and I seem (I.e. happy mood, *somewhat* well rested, able to keep up with house chores, out and about to be able to socialize and enjoy walks/eating out) and so early post-delivery. We HIGHLY recommend Nite Owl Doulas and thank you again for everything you have provided us! read more

When we found out that we were expecting twins, my husband and I knew right away that we would need as much help as possible. I began interviewing with several different night doula's, and knew that we had made the best match when we connected with Cati and her team. We were fortunate enough to be paired with Jolene, and I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. Jolene is an absolute angel and will forever be apart of our family. After a high risk pregnancy with twins, a difficult birth and time spent in the NICU, we were very nervous about making sure we were providing the best care for these special babies. Jolene was in contact with us several weeks before our delivery and even during our time in the hospital. When she arrived at our house on our first night home from the hospital, we could not have been more grateful. She immediately stepped in to find out what exactly we wanted for their feeding and care needs, where everything was located in the house and their bedroom, and how to best support our family. It was like she had been there for years and fit right in. Jolene helped support me with breastfeeding and bottle feeding, and would then take the boys back to their room to help soothe and place them back to sleep. When the boys were sleeping, she washed bottles, dishes, emptied the dishwasher. cleaned up the kitchen, and helped out with their laundry as well. It was amazing and such a godsend to wake up to a clean house and kitchen. Over the Christmas holiday, the twins became very ill and needed emergency care. Jolene was even kind enough to come with me to the ER and helped me care for them for nearly 7 hours in the middle of the night, so my husband could stay at home with our older son. I could go on forever about her love and care, but suffice to say that Jolene is an angel. She was nothing but kind, hard working, compassionate, and thoughtful. She cared for our twins like they were her own, and we will be forever grateful for everything that she did for our family. We love her and wish we could have kept her forever! read more

Jolene and Stevie are a dynamic doula duo - knowledgeable, nurturing and kind.  When expecting our second child, I knew my body and emotional state would not be able to fully enjoy motherhood, while completely sleep deprived.  My husband and I decided to invest in a nighttime doula, expecting someone to care for our little one a couple nights a week, but the benefits turned out to be so much greater.  Jolene and Stevie helped us navigate the entire newborn journey, from breastfeeding challenges, to helping our 4-yr old adjust, to making sure dad and I were set for success the next day (cleaning bottles, food prep, etc.). From one mama to another...if you're on the fence about investing in a night-time doula, do it!  It is expensive, but we found ways to cut other expenses and invest in a trusted caring soul during this precious time that goes by so quick. read more

Nite Owl Doula - Doulas Near Me - San Diego, California

After an extensive search for nighttime support to help with our second baby we settled on Nite Owl Doula and were SO glad we did! Cati made the process simple and smooth prior to baby, and we felt much more prepared for the arrival of our little one. Then our doula Jolene started and she was a godsend! She was so wonderful with our baby and provided SO much support for me, and was even fabulous with our spirited toddler who fell in love with her too. Our toddler would wake up early before school just to say hello for a few minutes. I would too frankly; Jolene's sweet and positive attitude is infectious. She ended up helping us out for almost 6 months! Pro tip- book early-do not hesitate, you will not regret it, and will be thanking your lucky stars for Nite Owl doulas! read more

Generally speaking, having an overnight doula is expensive but it's such a smart investment in your mental health by allowing you to get extra sleep. I look back on the first month with my newborn and I'm so relieved I did this. I initially reached out to Cati about a postpartum doula and was very pleased with her friendliness and professionalism. I'm very fortunate to have had Jolene as my overnight doula. It's a big deal to have someone you don't know take care of your newborn overnight. Jolene is an extremely caring, compassionate person and I feel like she truly cared about me and my baby. A MAJOR plus about Jolene is that she actually stays awake and watches your baby overnight. I think this is rare for overnight doula care. Jolene went above and beyond in making me feel supported. It's been a couple weeks since she was last here and she continues to check in and offer help in any way possible. Cati has done an amazing job vetting her doulas and I HIGHLY recommend Jolene. We miss her! read more

We used night owl mid 2021. Cati was very professional and so is the business. We did have an issue with one of the Doulas sleeping through our little one crying for over an hour. It was very sad for us. Cati was very apologetic but unfortunately the sleeping doula never offered any apology and showed any professional remorse after the fact. Due to resource constraints, we didn't continue with Nite owl after that! Pros- Very professional Very consistent and accountable Cons- You will be charged a late fee if your late on paying, not much leniency. read more

I used nite owl overnight nanny services with both of my children and could not recommend them more highly. It is invaluable to have peace of mind and a full night's sleep after bringing home a newborn, and Jayci provided us just that! She is very knowledgeable and provided great guidance for managing our son's reflux. She was also intuitive and helpful - doing what she could to make our next morning / day easier, such as emptying the dishwasher, tidying downstairs, and making us the most delicious protein balls. Finally, she was kind and nurturing and took amazing care of our sweet baby. If you are considering a night nurse / overnight nanny, you will be so happy you locked in Jayci when the time comes! I only wish we had booked more nights with her when I first engaged her services. That said, we also enjoyed Kourtney and Mimi who supported us for additional nights. Finally, the owner Cati is very kind, accommodating, and easy to work with. Highly recommend nite owl. read more

Words cannot describe how incredible our experience with Cati and Nite Owl Doula was. She was an angel during a new and challenging time and we could not recommend her more. We very quickly came to call her 'Best Friend Cati' from the perspective of our daughter... but let's be honest... she was our best friend, mentor, guide, angel, and wizard during the first 4 then extended to 6 weeks of our lives as parents. Cati was our R&D lab- taking copious notes nightly (she stays up all night with the babes), running tests, offering guidance, resources, tips and tricks to both ease new parent struggles and help us learn about our baby specifically. We learned SO much and were able to put those lessons to practice with her guidance as the days passed. With her help we navigated the countless unknowns that come with having a newborn so much more smoothly than we would have. Cati was our mom and a completely trustworthy care taker for our babe and for us. This was especially valuable during the wild and uncertain times of COVID19 (our baby was born the day shelter in place began). Cati was a provider of sleep and sanity. I believe I recovered faster because of those precious stretches of sleep I got early on. Having someone so wonderful there to care for our kiddo let us sleep soundly and for longer stretches in those early days which let our bodies and minds be better and more present during the day for her. In long... we are SO glad we had Cati on our team during this time. She is kind, trustworthy, incredibly knowledgable, professional and a true joy in every sense of the word. I could go on... and I'm happy to as a reference for anyone with questions. Our baby is now 2 months old and we all miss her every day. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more

Once I told my husband we were expecting a little one in September 2022, the first thing he wanted me to do was find a night nanny. I called about five different companies and immediately felt comfortable with Catie. She quickly set up two Zooms to meet two of her Dulas (Jaime and Jolene). After meeting, Jaimie and Jolene, I promptly booked both of them. I enjoyed having them so much I ended up extending the contract to January 2022 and had the pleasure of also having Jayce and Janessa be my doula. They are all amazing. They helped me with breastfeeding, pumping, breast milk storage, laundry, putting the little one to sleep, baby stomach issues, making me feel like a good mom, and so much more. I lucked when I found Nite Owl Doula. They truly help me as a new mom, and I will be booking them again if we have a 2nd child. read more

Nite Owl came HIGHLY recommended from our friends and colleagues. We knew we needed a little extra help following the birth of our first child (and especially once we learned he'd be born by c-section) and we could not be happier with our experience. Jolene and Stevie were a wonderful team with different but complementing expertise. From our first night home from the hospital, both doulas worked to help me with my surgery recovery, help maintain our household, love our dog and most importantly care for our son. They helped teach and reinforce how to feed and pump and cared for/loved on our son like he was their own. They also helped to make him comfortable with his room and crib, which has been a lifesaver now that he's a little older. I really appreciated all of their helpful tips and tricks from experience, as well as the notes they left for us with suggestions and observations, which laid a foundation for us to apply ourselves. And as a bonus, I especially enjoyed some much needed sleep early on. I can't say enough good things about Stevie and Jolene and our experience with Nite Owl! read more

I can't put a price on the experience we had with Cati. This was the best money we spent postpartum. She loved and cared for our son just as we would but she did it all night so mom and dad could finally get some sleep! I don't know what other night doulas are like but I can't imagine they are anything like Cati. It is truly bittersweet that our time with her has come to an end. If you are considering the services of Nite Owl, do not hesitate! Not only will you sleep soundly but your little one will be in the absolute best care imaginable. Also! Cati would leave a little journal for us to read each morning that detailed how the entire night went- such a special touch. We love you Cati! read more

I just had my second baby and am so thankful to have had Jamie as our night doula because there is NO price on sleep and peace of mind with your newborn at night! From beginning to end working with Cati & Jamie was amazing and I can't recommend them enough if you want the help at night with your baby. I wish I had them when I had my first! read more

When I found out I was pregnant with twins one of my first concerns was "when am I ever going to sleep?!" I already had a one year old son, so I knew how tough it could be with one, let alone two. I was worried that sleep deprivation would keep me from enjoying the twins and taking care of their older brother during the day. I also had a lot of questions about how to get them on a schedule, how to sync their sleeping and eating schedules with one another, how to efficiently feed two babies, etc. My sister in law mentioned that there were night nannies that took care of babies at night. I was in! I did a lot of googling, interviewing, and reference calling. When two of the references I called about other postpartum doulas mentioned how great Cati was, I knew I had to hire Cati. Cati was wonderful and a complete life saver. She was flexible with her hours, helped me find someone else when I had an emergency while she was not scheduled to be with us, taught me how to feed both twins, gave me nightly advice on how to get the twins closer to sleeping through the night, and ... wait for it ... got them sleeping a solid 7-8 hours a night at 8 weeks. Both of them. 8 weeks! I have never written a Yelp review for such a life changing experience. Hiring Cati was one of the best decisions I ever made. Now the twins are 12 weeks, eating and sleeping on the same schedule, and sleeping 9 hours straight. I can't imagine what a dysfunctional mess I would be without Cati (and her wonderful partner Rebecca). read more

Hiring Nite Owl Doula was the best investment we could possibly have made for the first few months with our newborn. It's hard to articulate the value of the service that Cati and her doulas provide - we felt not just happier and better rested, but that we were able to be better parents as a result of the support, guidance, and encouragement Cati and Jayci provided us with over the first 11 weeks of our daughter's life. Cati initially supported us on overnights for 5 nights a week and Jayci took over later in the contract. Both ladies were a pleasure to work with and from day 1 (our first day home from hospital) we felt confident that our little one was in the safest hands possible. As time progressed we realized what a wealth of information the doulas had to share, and we often spent lengths of time talking to them and learning from their expertise. Cati helped us put together an initial wake/feed/sleep schedule for our babe, and continues to help us refine this as needed weeks after the end of our contract. In addition to the time spent at our home, both Cati & Jayci were always available by text during the day and frequently proactively sent us research or recommendations based on our questions and their overnight observations - from pumping advice and bottle recommendations to burping tips and formula suggestions. My husband and I frequently talk about how the value we got from the contract was above and beyond what we expected or could have hoped for. Nite Owl Doulas truly provide an amazing, holistic service that I wish all parents could take advantage of. If you've made it this far considering hiring them, do it! It will be the best money you've ever spent. read more

After speaking with a number of doula companies in the San Diego area, Cati was by far the most helpful! She is a wealth of knowledge. We decided to hire a nighttime doula after learning of some health complications our baby would have after his birth. While Cati's team didn't have any direct experience with this particular condition, she sent an email to her network to find us a team that did. We are so grateful to Cati and Jamie for their support and reassurance as we navigated the best fit for our family and our son's needs. We will be coming back to Nite Owl Doulas in the future! read more

Like so many of the other reviews for Nite Owl posted here, I cannot say enough great things about Cati and her team. Jolene was our support person and she is simply THE BEST! She was there to support me when I needed it most. Not only could I rely on her help at nights, but if I had questions or concerns about anything throughout the day, I would text her and she would get back to me quickly. If you're looking to hire a nighttime doula, it would be a mistake to NOT hire Nite Owl! read more

This review is so long overdue! I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cati and Janessa. Our son was born in August of 2020 - I had really wanted to try to do it on our own despite my husband's suggestion of a night doula. We made it 5 weeks before I was awake in the middle of the night, alone and struggling to get the baby back to sleep after a feeding. At 2 AM, with tears running down my face, I was googling "night nannies" and emailing everyone that showed up in the search results. My first call with Cati was Sept. 16th and our first night with Janessa was Sept. 20th. It felt like the right fit from the first conversation and they exceeded all expectations. They were with our family for 5 months and we were all so sad to see them go. It's hard to put into words how valuable a good night of sleep is when you have a newborn. I felt like a different person the morning after our first night with Janessa. Cati and Janessa did everything from helping with baby dishes and laundry to just sitting and listening to me recap our day, offering little suggestions here and there to help make everyday baby tasks easier. (The notebook they keep with a recap of each night and tips is AMAZING! I recently found ours and loved reading about what was going on day to day during such a foggy time.) I was pumping and bottle feeding so they would set out all of the pumping supplies, wake me when it was time to pump and make sure everything was put away when I was done. They helped make an anxious and stressful time more manageable and enjoyable. In addition to everything that they did to support me throughout the first months of our son's life, they also helped with sleep training. I would have loved to have kept them forever J but he was sleeping through the night on his own by 6 1/2 months. My husband and I joke that Cati will be our first call the next time we find out we are pregnant. Although it is definitely a financial investment to hire a night doula, they were 100% worth it. read more

Wow! I don't even know where to begin to express my gratitude for Jolene and the entire Nite Owl team. Before our baby was born, we had discussed the idea of having a Night Doula but never pulled the trigger to secure one. After a bit of a rocky labor and delivery, we quickly decided how necessary it was and I reached out to Cati. She quickly responded and fortunately Jolene had just finished up with another client and was available and I can't tell you how grateful I am...we ended up keeping Jolene for 8 months! Jolene has become a member of our family, a very good friend and someone who will always be a part of my daughter's life. From the moment I met Jolene, we totally clicked. She was so warm, caring and easy to have around. She made recommendations, but was never pushy and always encouraged me to do what felt right. Having Jolene made transitioning into parenthood SO much easier and enabled us to be SO much more present with our daughter during the day and night! I have no doubt it has had a tremendous impact on our daughter's development and happiness. Obviously, it has a been a big investment for us, but I can't imagine anything more valuable. If you can do it, even for just a short amount of time, it is so worth it. As soon as I find out I'm pregnant with baby #2, Cati will be the first person I call so I can book Jolene. As our time with Jolene started to come to an end, she even helped with sleep training so we're not SOL once she's gone. Now our baby girl is sleeping 12 hours a night, through the night. I can't recommend Jolene enough. She is the best! read more

Nite owl I am so glad I made the investment in having Bev from Nite Owl Doulas join our family for the first 6 weeks of my baby's life. I was anxious about not having any sleep and also wanted expert perspectives as I navigated life as a first-time mom. I cannot put into words the peace of mind that I had knowing my baby was being taken care of Bev, who is not only a baby expert and complete professional, but also a loving, nurturing person. She always put my baby's needs first and was completely attentive to anything she needed. She also generously helped with whatever we needed around the house, so I would wake up to a well rested baby and a clean kitchen with folded laundry - such an amazing feeling! She also gave me plenty of guidance throughout our time together and good tips for me taking over and sleep training in the future on my own. Bev was truly a godsend and I'm so grateful I found nite owl doulas, so we had her support during this critical period. Cati was also great in describing the process and helping me make the decision to have nighttime help for our family. Thank you both! read more

Cat and Janessa are quite simply amazing. From start to finish they were the consummate professionals. We not only trusted them with our little one but they also helped immensely in guiding us through what can be a pretty difficult and exhausting time. If you are looking for a night nanny/doula, look no further. read more

I would highly recommend Nite Owl for your family or as a gift for any new or expecting parents! I just finished overnight support with Jolene for 8 weeks (3 nights/week) after my first child was born. Jolene and Cati were wonderful. We gave birth almost a month early and Cati immediately moved around the schedule so Jolene could be there the night we came home from the hospital. Jolene arrived that frist day and jumped right in helping with everything from the creative ways we had to feed our preterm baby to laundry to sterilizing bottles. She always found ways to finish up vital tasks efficiently and remind me to take care of myself during those overwhelming first weeks. She offered great ideas but was never judgmental. It was a gift to have someone so kind and thoughtful to talk to in the middle of the night. She gave us all the time to recharge at night so we could be present, enjoy our baby, and transition to parenthood. read more

I met Cati a few years ago while she was working nights for a sweet family. I was in awe of her professionalism and her confidence as a doula. Over the years I've heard nothing but amazing reviews and love toward Cati's services. My day clients rave about her night time services. She's kind, supportive and knows her stuff! I also admire her presence in the doula community. Very active and communicates to the needs of other doulas. I recommend all my day clients to her for nights and will continue to do so. You must must must book her for nights! read more

Cati is a life saver. I used her immediately following the birth of my second child. With my first, I was sleep deprived and miserable. This time around, with Cati's help, I was able to give my daughter the attention she needed during the day while also loving and nurturing my newborn son. You really can't put a price on consistent sleep during postpartum recovery. Not to mention, i had to tie loose ends together on the closing and purchase of a new home AND pack. Additionally, Cati was available by phone during the day, every single time i needed her reassurance during the trying times of inconsolable crying newborn. She's a kind and compassionate Dula and business owner. I can not recommend her and her other PP dulas enough! read more

I can not say enough good things about Cati ! After suffering through a year of zero sleep with our first child , my husband and I knew we needed help the second time around. Cati stayed with us the first night we brought our daughter home from the hospital , and most nights after for the first six weeks. She listens to your goals as a parent and works with you to achieve them. She was always calm and patient , and wonderful with our newborn. She was also extremely helpful in keeping my two year old entertained , and even offered to sit with both of them so my husband and I could grab a meal - our first date night in months . She is knowledgeable and answers any and all parenting questions , and even wrote detailed notes for me of anything that went on the previous night. I wasn't sure how I would feel being in a different room than my baby, but I never once had to worry or feel anxious having Cati there with her. I was able to rest and wake up refreshed and ready to keep up with my toddler all day . Cati made my postpartum experience feel relaxed and calm . We have worked with a few doulas , and Cati is truly the best of the best . We can't recommend her enough ! read more

We reviewed several night nurse agencies and Cati was by far the most professional and helpful. She connected us with Jamie (one of her Nite Owls) who was amazing for our twin girls. Jamie was caring, knowledgeable, and very capable in handling 2 premature babies! She got us through those first few rough months and I don't think we would have kept our sanity without her! We would recommend Cati and Jamie for any parent looking for night support. We wish we had known of them with our first child! read more

Working with Cati at Night Owl Doula was the best decision we made! We recently welcomed our first baby and having no family locally we knew we would need help. Cati was able to come in and make sure not only our baby slept soundly but that Mom and Dad got some sleep as well. Her night time support helped us stick with a schedule early and now our 7 week old is very close to sleeping through the night! I highly recommend Cati and Night Owl Doula! read more

Cati worked with our family for 4 months after the arrival of our third child. She was a lifesaver. She helped us four days a week so I could get enough rest to be able to continue working after my short maternity leave. Cati is full of knowledge and tips to help make the fourth trimester a little easier. Because of Cati I was able to truly enjoy this special time of life with our new baby and big kids instead of being a sleep-deprived mom cranky mom. Working with Cati is an investment you won't regret. read more

When we first brought our son home we had no idea how to get through the night and it showed. We quickly smartened up and called Cati to see if she, or one of the other wonderful Nite Owl doulas, could help. For the last three weeks Rebecca has been helping us four nights a week. She has taught us how to put our son on a schedule, has him down to one feeding a night and has us sleeping seven to eight blissful hours on the nights she is here. Needless to say, she's amazing. In addition, she is incredibly helpful in answering our questions and being supportive through the hard days. I'm so incredibly thankful for her presence in our lives and am trying to figure out how we are going to ween ourselves off of her amazing service. A HUGE thank you to Rebecca and Cati for everything, I can't recommend their services enough. read more

WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!! So...I'm usually a hot mess...now add a newborn with reflux to that equation..and BOOM.... TRAINWRECK!!! Than came Cati! She walked right in and had not only my newborn son asleep within 10 mins, BUT me as well!!! I didn't hear a peep and when daylight came through my windows, I couldn't believe how refreshed and restored I was again. After that first succesful night, I quickly hired her for 2 nights a week. It's been heaven in my household ever since. Above all, Cati is just a really cool, chill, and caring person. Before each visit, we sit and talk about how my son's day went and how I'm feeling as well. She has so many amazing tips and helpful techniques to get a fussy baby calm. Cati has truly helped mold my new momma journey into something more positive and peaceful. I'm forever thankful. read more

As is not uncommon, I was very anxious when we had our baby. Sleep was hard to come by because even when he was sleeping, I wanted to watch him. Enter Caiti, Jolene, and Janessa. The nights they were here, we got sleep which was so crucial in the infant phase. We also felt completely safe with them. It was clear our son was in great hands. We ended up working mainly with Jolene towards the end and she is so awesome. It's very personal to have someone in your home during the first 6 weeks, and she made us feel so comfortable. She's down to earth and has a really calming energy. She reminded us of our good friend, but maybe that has more to do with her calming, reassuring, and funny nature than the fact that she really was similar to our pal. All three women are wonderful and they love dogs which was important to our two needy pups. :) read more

Cati is AMAZING! We just brought our preemie home and Cati is just a dream with her. And for us, new parents, who don't get too much sleep, it is like a vacation! One night with Cati gives us a chance to get some rest and wake up refreshed. She does so well with our daughter and we would absolutely recommend her services. You will appreciate every minute with her! read more

We have used Night Owl basically since our son was born, and I can't imagine life without their help. This review is specifically for Bev, who has been our amazing doula since January. Bev is quite simply amazing. Every night she arrives 5 minutes early, and she is always warm and happy. When Leo was smaller, she would stay in the nursery and help soothe him during the night, and call me so that I could nurse him when he was hungry. Since he has transitioned to a bottle and is sleeping longer stretches, she monitors him from downstairs, gives him a bottle whenever he wakes up, and tries to get him back to sleep if he is up a bit too early. If he is up for the morning before our alarm, she takes him downstairs and they have fun playing together for a little while before we get up. He loves spending time with her when he's awake. I am so grateful for the great nights of sleep I am able to get, completely peaceful because I know Bev is there. My older daughters love Bev too. If they get to see her in the morning before she leaves, they are thrilled, and they loving drawing her pictures and giving her other little gifts. Even our dog loves her. I'll be very happy when Leo is sleeping consistently enough that we don't need night support anymore, but we'll definitely miss Bev, and I hope that we will keep in touch with her even after she is no longer our doula. If you are lucky enough to get the chance to work with Bev, I'm positive you will be as happy and grateful as we are. read more

Cati was a godsend for me and my family. She was incredibly supportive, flexible, and professional. She was absolutely wonderful with my newborn. I'm a second time mom and really needed to rest at night so I could be up and taking care of my toddler in the day. Cati worked with us to get me resting/sleeping as much as possible despite nighttime feedings, and got my baby on a sleeping schedule early on, gently training him into longer sleep stretches. He's now a champion sleeper which is amazing for us. I ended up extending my time with Cati by 2 whole months, and added nights with her partner Janessa who was equally wonderful, caring and supportive and amazing with babies. My husband and I often comment that this was some of the best money we've ever spent, as we were actually able to enjoy our postpartum period rather than feeling totally drained and depleted as we did with our first child. I would highly recommend working with Cati and Janessa! read more

Let me start by saying this is our first child - so this is also our first experience with an overnight doula. Having said that - we are OLD, and at least one of us should probably be a grandparent at this age, as opposed to a new parent (let it suffice to say that we now understand why people have kids in their 20's). We were referred to Night Owl by our delivery doulas (Night and Day Doulas) when they heard the panic and exhaustion in our voices after one week at home with the new love of our lives. We arranged to have Rebecca from Night Owl come to our home for a few nights to help us start trying to establish a night time schedule - AND so we could actually sleep (something we had taken for granted for so many years). Rebecca was kind, calm, understanding, reassuring and HELPFUL from the moment she walked in the door. She sits and talks with us for the first 15 or so minutes each time she arrives (promptly, I might add) - so we can discuss any questions or concerns that have come up. Once we finish our pre-bedtime routine, she takes it from there. All I know is that when I wake up in the morning, the baby monitor is on my bedside table, and I just slept for 7-8 hours. She has also (per our request, on occasion) woken us for one feeding in the middle of the night, as opposed to a bottle that she usually does. But other than that, she literally does everything, all night long. It is magic and it is worth every dime. We HIGHLY recommend Rebecca for anyone who knows they need night time help - although I selfishly want her to be available for us :) We are continuing to use her for a 3-4 nights a week until we are back at work, so she can help us get his sleeping schedule down. read more