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Newborn's Care

Live-In & Structured Night Maternity Nurse Care

For parents that live in London, Bristol, Bath, Somerset, Cardiff, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Cotswolds, Monmouthshire, South Wales, UK and surrounding areas, I can be booked for nights only without the need for accomodation. 

What Can I Provide for You & Your Baby?

My practice is focused on professional, structured maternity nurse placements for newborns from birth, offering both live-in and long-term night support for families requiring a high level of expertise, discretion, and continuity of care.

I specialise in sole-charge newborn care within private households, working with families who value an experienced, qualified maternity nurse to guide them confidently through the early weeks and months.

 

Scope of Care

I provide dedicated overnight or live-in maternity nurse support, typically covering:

  • Newborn care from birth

  • Feeding guidance (breast, expressed, or formula)

  • Establishing gentle routines and sleep foundations

  • Monitoring wellbeing of both mother and baby

  • Professional guidance on early developmental needs

  • Full support within a private home environment

For night support, your baby may sleep in my room during working hours to ensure uninterrupted rest for parents, while maintaining attentive, responsive care throughout the night

Booking Structure

My services are not offered on an ad hoc or occasional basis.

I accept:

  • Live-in placements

  • Longer-term night bookings (minimum 8 weeks)

  • Structured contracts with a minimum of 3 nights per week

This ensures consistency of care, optimal outcomes for your baby, and a calm, well-supported environment for the family.

Professional Positioning

I work with families who require:

  • A highly experienced, qualified maternity nurse

  • Discretion and professionalism within private households

  • Continuity of care, rather than short-term or occasional support

  • A structured, expert-led approach to newborn care

 

Availability & Enquiries

 

If you are seeking comprehensive newborn support from birth, please complete the enquiry form with your expected dates, location, and requirements.

Enquiries & Availability

Due to the nature of my work, I undertake a limited number of carefully selected engagements each year. Priority is now given to longer-term engagements of 3 months or more.

All enquiries are reviewed prior to confirming availability.

Please provide brief details of your requirements, including location, expected dates, and the level of support required.

Where appropriate, professional consultations are required for international, multi-residence or complex engagements prior to proceeding further. Consultation fees are separate from booking fees and availability is not reserved until a formal agreement has been completed.

 

All enquiries are reviewed carefully and treated in strict confidence. Please ensure full details are provided, as this enables an appropriate and timely response.

Have you booked a maternity nurse before? Required
I confirm that I have reviewed the service details, professional fees for my booking location, and minimum booking requirements (3 months) before submitting this enquiry. Required
Is this a non-smoking household? Required

Thank you for your enquiry!

Karen Carter Private Maternity Nurse (NNEB Qualified )

Professional references available upon request

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Paragon Private Care Group
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London
EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom

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