Certified Newborn Care Specialist • Certified Postpartum Doula • In-Home Overnight Newborn Care
Supportive, expert carefor you & your newborn
Compassionate in-home overnight newborn care — so parents can rest while their baby receives expert, loving support throughout the night.
28+ Years
Childcare Experience
Meet Shanny
Nankumarie Sukhdeo Martin
Known as "Shanny"
I am a Certified Newborn Care Specialist and Certified Postpartum Doula dedicated to helping families confidently navigate life with a newborn.
As a proud mom of three wonderful children — including two preemies — I understand firsthand the joys, challenges, and emotions that come with welcoming a new baby.
Before beginning my work supporting families, I served as an English teacher and later as a Principal in Suriname. Combined with more than 28 years of childcare experience, my background has given me the knowledge, patience, and compassion to care for both babies and their parents.
My mission is to provide safe, nurturing, and professional overnight newborn care that gives parents peace of mind while they rest and recover.
Qualifications
Certifications & Credentials
Your family deserves certified, experienced care. Here are the qualifications I bring to every overnight visit.
Certified Newborn Care Specialist
Professionally trained and certified in all aspects of newborn care including feeding, sleep, development, and safety.
Certified Postpartum Doula
Certified to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to families during the postpartum period.
First Aid Certified
Current first aid certification ensuring the highest standard of safety for every newborn in my care.
CPR & AED Certified
Current CPR and AED certifications — renewed regularly to ensure the highest emergency-response readiness.
28+ Years of Experience
Hands-on childcare experience spanning more than two decades, complemented by a professional background as an educator and school principal in Suriname.
Fully Insured
Fully insured for professional in-home newborn care, giving your family added protection and complete peace of mind every night I'm with you.
Services
Overnight Newborn Care You Can Trust
Rest and recover knowing your newborn is in certified, experienced, and loving hands — right in the comfort of your own home.
Primary Service · In-Home Only
In-Home Overnight Newborn Care
I provide compassionate overnight care for your newborn in the comfort of your own home, allowing you to rest and recover while your baby receives expert, attentive care throughout the night. Every care plan is thoughtfully personalized to honor your family's unique needs.
What's Included:
- Feeding support (breast & bottle preparation)
- Diaper changes & comfort checks
- Expert soothing & sleep settling techniques
- Safe sleep practices & continuous monitoring
- Healthy nighttime routine development
- Detailed nightly log & morning summary for parents
- Personalized care plan tailored to your newborn
- Responsive support so parents can truly rest
Personalized for Your Family
No two families are the same. Every overnight visit is tailored to your newborn's needs and your family's goals.
In-Home Overnight Only
Feeding Support
Expert Soothing
Safe Sleep Practices
Routine Establishment
Flexible Scheduling
Planning & Introduction Only
Virtual Consultation
Before care begins, I offer a virtual consultation so families can meet me, ask questions, and feel confident before booking.
During your virtual consultation:
- Meet Shanny and ask all your questions
- Discuss your newborn's specific needs
- Learn about the overnight care process
- Create a personalized care plan together
- Determine whether overnight services are the right fit
Why Families Choose Me
More Than Just Overnight Coverage
There's a difference between someone watching your baby and a certified specialist who actively supports your entire family through the newborn stage.
Dedicated Overnight Presence
I stay through the entire night — typically 9 PM to 7 AM — so you wake up rested rather than exhausted.
Detailed Nightly Reports
Every morning you receive a written log of feedings, diaper changes, sleep windows, and any observations from the night.
Dual Certification
Certified as both a Newborn Care Specialist and Postpartum Doula — two credentials that together cover baby and parent wellbeing.
Preemie & High-Needs Experience
As a mother of two preemies herself, Shanny brings firsthand understanding to babies who need extra attentive care.
Routine-Focused Approach
Each visit builds toward a consistent nighttime rhythm, helping your newborn develop healthy sleep habits from the start.
Partnership, Not Just Coverage
You stay informed and involved. Shanny works alongside you — not instead of you — so you grow in confidence every night.
Service Area
Where I Serve Families
I provide in-home overnight newborn care throughout New York City and Westchester County. Not sure if your neighborhood is covered? Just ask.
New York City
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & The Bronx
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- The Bronx
Westchester County
Surrounding communities
- White Plains
- Yonkers
- Scarsdale
- New Rochelle
- Mount Vernon
Don't see your neighborhood? Reach out — coverage may still be available.
Call to check availability: 347-801-4497
Testimonials
Words From Happy Families
"Having Shanny's overnight support made our transition into parenthood so much easier. She was calm, knowledgeable, and made us feel confident in caring for our newborn. I don't know how we would have done it without her."
Jessica M.
First-Time Mom · New York City
"The overnight care was life-changing. Knowing our newborn was in such capable, caring hands allowed us to actually sleep and recover. Shanny provided detailed logs each morning and helped us establish a beautiful nighttime routine."
Sarah & David K.
Parents of Twins · Westchester
"Shanny is an absolute gift to our family. Her patience, warmth, and expertise gave us the confidence and rest we needed in those early weeks. We can't recommend her enough to any new family."
Amanda R.
Mom of Two · New York City
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Don't hesitate to reach out — I'm always happy to help.
Still have questions?
Ask Shanny Directly →Get In Touch
Ready to Feel Supported?
Fill out my short postpartum questionnaire and I'll reach out within 24 hours. Whether you're due soon or already home with a newborn, I'm here to help you figure out the right support.
Prefer to reach out directly?
Call or Text
347-801-4497
shanny_anoep@hotmail.com
Serving
NYC & Westchester County
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Complete my quick postpartum questionnaire so I can learn about your family's needs and reach out to schedule your free consultation call.
Free consultation — no commitment required.
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