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A Newborn Care Specialist (NCS) is an individual trained and skilled in newborn care.
She will have expertise in all aspects of newborn care while providing support and guidance to parents.
She will be knowledgeable in breastfeeding and formula, setting a schedule, sleep training, interpreting baby's needs,
types of diaper rashes and how to treat them, cord care, circumcision care, colic, reflux, swaddling,
soothing techniques, ailments, newborn safety and complete baby basics.
She will have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs babies.
A schedule for a NCS varies as do the needs of each family differ.
Some families may want around the clock care while others may want an 8-10 hour day or night shift.
Some families may want 3 nights a week, while others may want 7 nights.
The length of the contract also varies, usually a minimum of 2 weeks or as long as 4 months.
You will be able to pick the type of schedule you would like.
