Welcome to Raising Sisu
Expert Newborn Care for a Joyful Journey Ahead
Ignite joy with grit and grace — supported by an experienced newborn care specialist with 20+ years serving families worldwide.
Serving families since 2003 · Olympic Peninsula, WA · Worldwide
What does Raising Sisu mean?
Sisu — the Finnish art of quiet, fierce resilience
Sisu is a Finnish concept without a direct translation — the inner strength and determination to overcome obstacles, even when things are tough.
Raising Sisu is about fostering these qualities in new parents. An experienced newborn care specialist and postpartum doula can calm uncertainties and unlock the innate strength you already possess.
Bespoke Services
How I support your family
Comprehensive, deeply personalized care informed by cultural wisdom and 20+ years of hands-on experience.
Hands-on Support
Overnight Respite & Newborn Care
Gentle sleep conditioning, customized routine setting, and intensive direct support — rest while your baby is held with expertise and love.
Learn morePerinatal Care
Full-Spectrum Doula Support
Comprehensive, holistic practical and emotional care — overnights, 24/3, and travel care — informed by a culturally-versed approach that honors your unique family context.
Learn moreEducation
Classes for Parents & Caregivers
Classes for new parents, grandparents, and caregivers — building confidence, honoring diverse traditions, and preparing your whole village for baby's arrival.
Learn moreSleep Solutions
Healthy Sleep Habits from the Start
Establishing healthy sleep habits from the very beginning, with gentle methods rooted in the latest research and over 20 years of hands-on experience.
Learn moreOur Core Values
Courage, resilience, and growth — for your whole family
Sisu is the Finnish concept of extraordinary inner strength. At Raising Sisu, I partner with you to activate your own Sisu — transforming exhaustion and uncertainty into lasting confidence and well-being.
Rooted in Nature & Culture
Born in Brazil, shaped by decades of global family care. I honor every tradition, background, and family structure — blending the grit of Sisu with the grace of a nurturing village.
Evidence-Based, Heart-Led
Every recommendation is grounded in current neonatal research and 20+ years of hands-on experience — delivered with the warmth and intuition that no textbook can teach.
Culturally Versed
Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, I meet every family exactly where they are — culturally, linguistically, and emotionally. In today's diverse world, that understanding is essential.
Joy as a Practice
Rest and joy are not luxuries — they are necessities. I create the conditions for your whole family to truly thrive, moving beyond "survival mode" into deeper bonds and lasting harmony.
"My mission is to gift every parent the inner fortitude of Sisu — the courage to thrive, the quiet resilience to heal, and the unwavering determination to love and connect."
— Thaty Oliveira, MEd, MM, CNPE, CBE, PPD, ANCS
Thaty has been featured in
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Words from the families
"The comfort you provided to me and my children was unparalleled...and having a full night of sleep with a newborn and toddler was a game changer. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. You are an amazing soul."
Claire
Belmont, MA
"I cannot speak highly enough about Thaty. She was an asset to our growing family in a time of great change in our house. Thaty has a true gift in her ability to teach and care for children. Any family would be lucky to have Thaty as a caregiver."
Elizabeth
Cambridge, MA
"We are in awe of your knowledge, your wisdom, your playfulness, your patience, your warmth, and your wit. You have made us better parents and been such an important figure in Kavi's life."
Gowri
Cambridge, MA
A note for searching parents
Many families search for a "baby nurse" when looking for overnight newborn care — and that's completely understandable. The modern professional title is Newborn Care Specialist (NCS), which more accurately describes the expertise and scope of this work. Whether you found this page searching for a baby nurse, a night nurse, or a newborn specialist — you're in the right place. Reach out to Thaty to talk about what your family needs.
Professional Training
Train to become a Newborn Care Specialist
Building the next generation of skilled, culturally competent caregivers. The NCS Certification Program gives you the knowledge, confidence, and credentials to serve families with excellence.
How Can We Start Building Your Sisu?
Your family's unique situation — and your need for rest and support — is my priority. Reach out so Thaty can personally offer ideas and a strategy designed to bring confidence, peace, and rest to your home.
Based on the Olympic Peninsula, WA · Serving Worldwide · [email protected]