nashville

Nashville is home to Choose Joy Nursing and the city where our journey began. As our original location, we are incredibly grateful to continue serving the families who have trusted us from the very beginning.

With a large team of experienced registered nurses and care partners, we are honored to provide personalized, compassionate support to Nashville families throughout their postpartum journey. Our team is here to bring peace of mind, confidence, and a helping hand during those precious early weeks with your newborn.

Our in-home night nurse care is typically 9 PM – 7 AM, but we are flexible! We can shift forward or back - i.e., 8 PM – 6 AM.

Click to learn more about our nurses and care partners.

what’s included:

  • Development of healthy sleep habits from the beginning

  • Promotion of safe sleep practices to reduce the risk of SIDS

  • Full overnight baby care so parents can truly rest and recover

  • Middle-of-the-night breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding support
    (We bring baby to you if breastfeeding, then handle everything afterward: burping, holding upright, swaddling, and settling baby back to sleep.)

  • Diapering, soothing, and upright holding to keep your baby comfortable and support digestion

  • Maternal support including helping mom with personal care needs so partners can sleep too

  • Creation of a customized sleep and feeding schedule based on baby’s weight, needs, and developmental milestones

  • Washing of bottle and pump parts, as well as milk collection, labeling, and storage for pumping moms

  • Access to our charge nurses and check-ins after 36 weeks of pregnancy

  • Weekly updates and check-ins throughout your night nurse care period

  • Early access to our professional sleep schedule and coaching tools starting day one, setting your family up for long-term sleep success!

We book families 6+ months prior to delivery, so please make sure

you reach out to us as soon as possible to reserve your spot on our calendar!

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WHY SLEEP MATTERS

You are your baby’s coregulator, and taking care of yourself is taking care of your baby. We believe that investing in your rest now is an investment in your baby’s future — giving your whole family the gift of rest, health, and peace.

  • When parents are able to sleep, they heal faster, think clearer, and feel more confident.

  • When moms are well-rested, postpartum anxiety and mood disorders are significantly reduced.

  • When parents are supported and educated, the whole family thrives — not just for a season, but for the long term.

Read more about the importance of sleep in our blog, “6 Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Parents” here.

  • "Oh my goodness new mamas, I thought I didn't need this service. Boy was I wrong. I just had the most blissful night sleeping while knowing my baby was in great hands. He would be brought to me happy and hungry when he was ready to feed, then lovingly taken away to be burped, changed, and watched while he slept again. What a treat! They also help with breastfeeding tips, sleep training, postpartum care, etc. Having someone medically trained serving our family at this time was so amazing! My husband was able to sleep all night uninterrupted in the guest room to give him the energy to care for my child and the household all day! If you're having a baby soon, consider this option!"

  • "So worth it!!! My husband already said it was one thing he wasn't sure on but is so sure on for baby number two!!!!"

  • "Choose Joy is special! I truly believe you and your team are the very best there is! No one else comes close."

  • "I don't know if it was my postpartum anxiety mixed with a little bit of trauma, but I get really emotional reflecting on how Choose Joy Nursing was the best investment I have ever made. I'm tearing up typing this."

frequently asked questions

    • Families wanting expert newborn care overnight so they can get restorative sleep

    • Parents recovering from delivery who need extra support with healing and rest

    • Moms recovering from C-sections or complicated births who require additional nighttime assistance

    • Families without nearby support or with partners returning to work quickly

    • Parents who want help establishing healthy newborn sleep habits from the start

    • Breastfeeding moms needing support with overnight feedings and safe sleep practices

    • Families of multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) needing extra sets of hands overnight

    • First-time parents feeling overwhelmed by nighttime feedings and newborn care

    • Families wanting help navigating sleep schedules, swaddling, soothing, and middle-of-the-night needs

    • Anyone seeking peace of mind, knowing a professional is caring for their baby while they rest

  • We currently offer in-home night care in:

    • Nashville, TN

    • Chattanooga, TN

    • 30A, FL

    • Dallas, TX

    • Charleston, SC

    • Tampa, FL

  • For Nashville, Tennessee, we have 3 tiers, dependent on both preference and availability:

    • $60/hr with a care partner

    • $65/hr with a registered nurse

    • $75/hr with our owner and founder, Lauren Johnson

    Travel fees apply for visits 20+ miles outside of Nashville, Tennessee. Please inquire with our team to see if fees apply to you!

    • $60 for every visit located between 20-30.9 miles outside of Nashville, TN

    • $75 for every visit located between 31-50 miles outside of Nashville, TN

    • For visits 50+ miles outside of Nashville, TN, please inquire.

    If you’re interested in booking an in-home night nurse in another city, please visit that location’s page on our website.

  • A Care Partner at Choose Joy Nursing is a highly trained newborn specialist who brings skill and support to your family’s care team.

    While they are not Registered Nurses, many come from strong medical or childcare backgrounds and are often pursuing advanced careers in healthcare, such as becoming a Nurse Practitioner or pediatric provider.

    Each CP completes the same rigorous training as our nurses, ensuring they are fully equipped to provide safe, attentive, and knowledgeable care for your newborn.

    They are confident in supporting, feeding, soothing, sleep routines, and overall infant wellness, making them a trusted and valuable resource for families seeking exceptional support during those early weeks.

  • Yes, we love supporting twin and triplet mamas! Our standard rates apply, plus an additional $10/hour for each additional child.

    Check out our blog “Tips for the New Twin Mom”, from a twin mom on our team!

  • We recommend booking as early as possible — ideally 6+ months before your due date. Our calendar fills quickly, and early booking guarantees you’ll have the support you need when baby arrives!

  • Yes! While a standard night shift is 10 hours (typically 9 PM–7 AM), we can adjust start and end times to meet your family’s needs. I.e., 8 PM - 6 AM or 10 PM - 8 AM. Additional hours can also be added as needed — we're here to make this work for you.

  • Yes, absolutely! We have plenty of parents who will take advantage of this time and to go on a dinner date or to the gym. We want you to use this time for you AND also get as much rest as possible.

  • We have a list of items that we love and recommend that will make nights easier for both you and your night nurse! You can find them here.

areas we service in Nashville, TN

  • 12 South

  • Arrington

  • Belle Meade

  • Bellevue

  • Brentwood

  • Charlotte Park

  • College Grove

  • Downtown Nashville

  • East Nashville

  • Five Points

  • Franklin

  • Germantown

  • Green Hills

  • The Gulch

  • Hendersonville

  • Kingston Springs

  • Leipers Fork

  • Marathon Village

  • Midtown

  • Mt. Juliet

  • Murfreesboro

  • Nations

  • Old Hickory

  • Printers Alley

  • Spring Hill

If your area isn’t listed, no worries! We proudly serve families in and around the Nashville metro area and would love to chat about how we can meet your needs. Give us a call or fill out our inquiry form —we’re happy to help!