Experience: Katherine worked as a hospital-based RN for 13 years before beginning to work as a Baby Nurse in private homes in 2003. As a Baby Nurse, she has cared for singletons, twins and triplets.
Education: Katherine is a Registered Nurse and has completed Postpartum Doula Training at Blossom Birth. She is also CPR certified and Trustline registered.
Impression: Katherine is an intelligent, highly professional and very caring woman who gives only her very best to her clients. One of her clients said, “She was wonderful with our baby who clearly loved her. Even my older son liked her, too. There were times we’d look through the peep hole in our front door looking for her arrival. She was like an angel!”
Special Interests and Skills: Katherine enjoys traveling, doing travel planning for others and spending time with her family.
Availability: Katherine is available for Full-time or Part-time night-time shifts in the South Bay and on the Peninsula.

Experience: Tammy has had an incredible history with Town & Country now going back over 15 years. Since beginning her professional work in private homes, Tammy has worked as a Nanny and Baby Nurse for dozens of local families. The exposure to so many different children in addition to her understanding of child development has given her the knowledge and first hand experience to be an invaluable resource to parents, particularly in the area of Sleep Training and scheduling.
Education: Tammy did undergraduate studies in Child Psychology at San Francisco State University.
Impression: One of Tammy's Sleep Training clients who had been challenged by her son's 20 minutes maximum nap time had this to say after working with Tammy for a handful of days, "She was a huge help! Our son is now taking 75-90 minute naps in his crib and I expect continued improvement." Another client said, "Within just a few nights, my son went from waking every two hours to sleeping through the night again!"
Special Interests and Skills: Tammy is straightforward, but still has a warm and caring style that allows her to advise and empower parents who may have read every sleep book out there, but need someone who can specifically address their own child's sleep issues.
Availability: Tammy is available to work with families all over the Bay Area.

Experience: Ramona began her Baby Nurse work in 2000. She has worked with more than 14 sets of twins. She has experience with apnea monitors, premature babies and babies with special health considerations.
Education: Ramona has Postpartum Doula training, and she is CPR certified and Trustline registered.
Impression: One of Ramona’s previous employers said, "Our babies would calm right down with her, and they still love her! She was extremely skilled, dependable, and trustworthy. She introduced us to a night time routine that we still use to this day." Another client said, “It was also very clear from the start how much she loves newborns. She did a great job and was a wonderful resource; she has had so much experience with infants.”
Special Interests and Skills: Ramona is a mother and now also a proud grandmother who is known for her gentle touch and kind spirit. She is respectful of family's boundaries and able to put new parents at ease with her calm nature and years of experience caring for newborns.
Availability: Ramona is available to work on the Peninsula, in San Francisco, Marin and in the South and East Bay.

Experience: Jena worked as a Nanny for ten years before she began working as a Baby Nurse in 1999. Town & Country has placed her over 50 times in Baby Nurse positions. Over a dozen of her positions have been with newborn twins and we consider her to be one of our twin experts.
Education: Jena has a degree from San Jose State University and is CPR certified and Trustline registered.
Impression: One of Jena's past employers said, "We hired Jena because of her experience, knowledge and competency with twins, which is truly amazing! She has this way of dealing with both babies simultaneously which is just phenomenal. She can get them fed, burped and as happy as little clams. It is just stunning to watch. Additionally, she is one of the nicest, warmest individuals we have ever met."
Special Interests and Skills: Jena’s vast experience caring for newborns and her knowledge of sleep patterns & training makes her a wonderful resource for families who want help getting their little ones to sleep through the night.
Availability: Jena is available for night-time assignments and Part-time day-time assignments throughout the Peninsula and the South Bay.

Experience: Iris began her work with families in 1999. She has been placed by Town & Country more than 25 times, and has worked extensively with newborn twins. Iris is a mother herself and has lived in the Bay Area for many years.
Education: Iris has her BA in Elementary School Education, and is Trustline registered and CPR certified.
Impression: One of Iris’ past clients said, “Iris was very aware of our needs as new parents. She taught us so much, and at the same time, she let us develop our parenting style. If my wife or I had a particular way of doing something, she respected that.”
Special Interests and Skills: Iris has a special interest in nutrition, as well as her love for newborn babies.
Availability: Iris is available to work Live-in or Live-out shifts all over the Bay Area.

Experience: Sonia has been working with Town & Country since 1987 and we have placed her with over 40 clients. She is one of our most experienced twin experts and has also helped many clients with sleep training. She is very conscientious about walking parents through every step of the newborn care process.
Education: Sonia has studied Early Childhood Education, is a Licensed In-home Daycare Provider, and is CPR Certified and Trustline registered.
Impression: One of Sonia’s past employers said, "It was incredible to watch her and how she handled everything so smoothly. One of her greatest strengths is her ability to offer advice without forcing her beliefs." Another employer said, "The babies are very comfortable with Sonia and she is great with them; calm and patient and knows exactly what to expect. Nothing flusters her. Sonia was a great support and gave lots of advice, but at the same time she was fine with me doing things my way. She really taught us how to handle the twins."
Special Interests and Skills: Sonia is a mother herself. She adores children and has enjoyed a long and happy career as Baby Nurse. She is nurturing and motherly as well as extremely professional.
Availability: Sonia is available for night-time assignments on the Peninsula, in the East and South Bay and in San Francisco.

Experience: Angela has been working as a professional Baby Nurse consistently since 2002 and has been placed by Town & Country over 20 times. Angela has over a dozen Baby Nurse positions with twins and is a twin herself.
Education: Angela is Trustline registered and CPR certified.
Impression: One of Angela’s previous employers said, "I had a gut feeling about her, and I’m glad I followed it. She reads a lot and keeps up on her information, so she is full of knowledge. If we have another baby, I refuse to have anyone but her come back to help us!" Another client said, “I have never worked with anyone who is more reliable and accommodating than Angela. The only thing she could have done better was to move in and live with us forever. She was such a Godsend to us and we couldn’t have had a better experience.”
Special Interests and Skills: Angela has four adult children and five grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and playing tennis with her husband.
Availability: Angela is available to work either day or night shifts in San Francisco, on the Peninsula, in the East Bay and in the South Bay.

Experience: Ruth has worked in private homes as a Nanny since 1991 and a Baby Nurse since 2005. She has worked with all ages of children and is able to easily interface with all the children in the family. This can really help ease the transition with a new baby. Ruth also understands how to blend in easily and has a warm and quiet demeanor.
Education: DONA International Postpartum Doula Workshop, Postpartum Doula Training, Early Childhood Education Classes, Trustline Registered, CPR Certified
Impression: One of her Baby Nurse clients said, “We often had trouble with the baby being fussy, but when Ruth came in, she would turn into a new baby! She is a very calm, confident caregiver. I think my child sensed that the moment she picked her up, which is why she calmed down.”
Availability: Ruth is available for Part-time or Full-time night-time shifts on the Peninsula, the South Bay and in San Francisco.

Experience: Shaelyn has been working as a Baby Nurse since 2002 and has worked with over eighteen different families and many sets of twins. She is a mother of six herself so she can truly empathize with the needs of parents.
Education: Shaelyn is CPR certified and Trustline registered.
Impression: One of Shaelyn’s previous employers said, "She got my baby to feed like clockwork and she is still on a schedule. I asked her questions all of the time. She is the Baby Whisperer!" Another client said, "Shaelyn had a great way of handling the twins. She was very calm and nurturing and they naturally liked her. She was also very quiet in the house, which was wonderful since our room was right next to the babies’ room."
Availability: Shaelyn is available to work Part-time during the day or full night shifts five to six nights a week on the Peninsula or in the South Bay.

Experience: Rosie has over ten years of experience working as a Baby Nurse, including over a dozen positions with newborn twins.
Education: Rosie has Postpartum Doula training and is CPR certified and Trustline registered.
Impression: One of Rosie’s clients said, "She took care of me as well as the baby. I was extremely successful at breast feeding because of Rosie. She brought me water and helped me with getting my son latched on properly. She has years of experience, so it was like I got a Lactation Consultant, Baby Nurse, and a Sleep Therapist all in one!"
Special Interests and Skills: Rosie has a gracious demeanor and natural warmth. She is an active person who likes to keep busy with swimming, hiking, and working out.
Availability: Rosie is available to work nights in the East Bay, San Francisco, on the Peninsula and in the South Bay.

Experience: Carmen has worked as a Baby Nurse since early 2005 and has cared for many sets of twins. She has also worked as a Nanny for over six years with two families and as a Teacher in her church’s nursery for nearly 20 years.
Education: Carmen has completed a significant amount of professional training, including a Twins Premies & Special Needs Babies Workshop and a Birth Doula Workshop. She is also certified for CPR and First Aid for infants, children and adults, and is Trustline Registered.
Impression: Carmen is a warm hearted and gentle woman with a quiet and easy demeanor that quickly puts a new parent at ease. One of her clients said, “Carmen helped tremendously with getting the twins on a routine schedule in the evenings. She has excellent knowledge of infants and infant care; she knows exactly what to say and how to handle difficult situations with the babies.” Another client said, “She is so lovely and gentle and nurturing. I was really struck by her genuine love for babies. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better!”
Availability: Carmen is available for night time shifts in the South Bay.

Experience: Marissa has worked consistently as a Baby Nurse for more than ten years, caring for many sets of twins. Previous to her Baby Nurse work, she worked in a daycare for six years.
Impression: One of Marissa's employers said, "I have never seen anyone better. If needed, she will hold my baby for five hours with no problem and without complaint. Her level of initiative is amazing. I do not have to ask her to do anything, she just does whatever is needed."
Special Interests and Skills: Marissa's quiet and warm demeanor allow her to easily transition into a family's home. She truly loves being able to help a family with their new baby and has a wealth of wisdom to offer. She has two children and five grandchildren.
Availability: Marissa is available to work extended shifts on a Live-in basis anywhere in the Bay Area. She can also travel with an employer.