Today we’d like to introduce you to Sharon Terry. Them and their team share their story with us below:
Sharon Terry is an RN of 29 years and has cared for over 10,000 babies including those weighing as little as 500g and born at 23 weeks. She began her career in adult ICU for five years, followed by two years of multidisciplinary specialist exposure in a clinic before transitioning to the NICU where she has been a level 3 nurse for 22 yrs. Simultaneously, she spent five years working in pediatric home health, where she tended to critical care infants. Sharon has certifications in CPR, NRP, and STABLE and has committed over 250 hours towards continued education.
Currently an RN in the NICU, she also operates NuBornKare independently where she teaches every aspect of baby/infant care: sleep/awake schedules, feeding techniques, weight gain and time management, development, and correct positioning. She offers her support in a positive environment just as she has done in a professional setting for years. Driven by purpose, Sharon started NuBornKare when she noticed how many parents were struggling with their transition from the hospital to home and knew there must be a solution. Through NuBornKare, she has been able to offer her veteran industry professional knowledge and guidance so you can have the confidence and peace of mind knowing that you’re doing everything the best way for your baby.
Sharon is an Australian mother of three, grandmother of three, and has been happily married to her English husband, Simon, for 34 years. She enjoys fine wine and family time when she’s not saving lives, helping others or training new nurses.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
When I first started my company, I was still working a lot in the NICU. I started to slow down so I could focus on my business and then COVID hit. So, I started to do more zoom calls and phone calls.
The challenges are just getting my name out there. You can look up doula, midwife, lactation nurse, nanny but there is not a spot for NICU nurse.
As you know, we’re big fans of NuBorn Kare. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
I advise, support and teach all aspects of infant care. NICU babies transitioning to home, first-time mums, difficult feeders, reflux babies, challenging babies, babies favoring turning their head to one particular side and day/nighttime routines. Basically, I offer an all-in-one feature. This is what I offer. I am not a lactation nurse but in the NICU, we help with breastfeeding all the time and work closely with lactation nurses, so if there is a difficult case then I refer on. This is the same with physical therapy, I have worked closely with PT and know positioning and exercises but if something needs a consult then I refer on. I now offer short-term care, to help mums that are needing some help at home, if they are just needing a break or to cover some hours while they are getting their nanny set up.
Infant Care
Transition from hospital to home
Swaddling
Correct positioning
Bathing
Swaddle baths and regular baths
Safe water temperatures
Safe handling of baby in water
Tummy time
Proper back to sleep method
Keeping your infant safe
Environmental safety
Circumcision care
Umbilical cord care
Car seat and stroller safety
Feeding
Breast feeding
Holding positioning
Effective latch and transfer
Milk storage
Supply enhancement and supplementing
Bottle feeding
Feeding strategies
Choosing the best bottle & nipple for your baby
Burping techniques
Weight gain management
Troubleshooting difficult feeders and tummy issues
Reflux babies
Time Management
Sleep routines
Awake routines
Organizing your day with your baby
Parent scheduling
Resting and recovery
Pumping
Fluids
Nutrition
Accepting help
Mother’s wellness
Parents of multiples
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
I would love my business to expand and hire more nurses under me. There is such a need for professionals to come in and help and get things right so the mums and babies are in a good starting place. A lot of nurses in my field are interested in expanding into homes. I hope in a few years, it will be seen as a normal thing to ask a nurse into your home and help with transitioning into the home. NICU babies and newborns can easily move to the home environment with a nurse’s help. Babies coming home with issues that need nurses to care for them is home health nursing but there is nothing for the other babies. There is a huge gap and disservice to the community.
Pricing:
- $150 for the 1st hour of the NEW CLIENT in-home visit
- $125 for the 1st hour of FOLLOW UP in Home Visit
- $75 for every additional hour
- $75 an hour for short-term in-home infant care ($100 an hour twins)
- $50 for every half hour of phone or video (Zoom) sessions.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.nubornkare.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nubornkare/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nubornkare
