More than a Baltimore Night Nanny: A New Standard of Postpartum and Newborn Care

November 18, 2025

Baltimore families, meet the owner of Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore, Klara Annibal, MPH, MW. With more than a decade of experience in labor and delivery, midwifery and a distinguished career in maternal health policy, Klara is more than a Baltimore night nanny, she brings world-class clinical expertise and deep community roots to newborns and their families across the region.

About Klara Annibal, MPH, MW

An esteemed member of the academic and overall community, Klara holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health and has dedicated her career to advancing maternal well-being, birth equity and evidence-based perinatal care. Her work includes:

• Supervising the Doctors Without Borders Midwifery Program
• Serving as Public Health Chair of the NAACP Baltimore City Branch
• Leading statewide maternal-health initiatives
• Contributing as a sought-after speaker, educator and policy advocate
• Publishing and collaborating with global maternal health organizations (NIH)

Her unique blend of public health leadership, clinical midwifery experience, and community advocacy positions her as one of the region’s most respected voices in maternal and postpartum health.

Leadership Grounded in Experience and Empathy

As a mother of two, Klara understands the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges new families face during the postpartum phase. Through Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore, she leads a nationally recognized team of licensed nurses, newborn care providers and certified postpartum doulas who deliver:

• Overnight newborn care
• Breastfeeding and pumping support
• Safe sleep guidance aligned with Maryland and AAP recommendations
• Emotional support
• Newborn education and evidence-based care practices

Families receive consistent overnight rest while having a clinical-level expert on hand to support feeding, soothing, and newborn safety. Learn more about us in What’s a Night Nanny? Roles, Benefits, Costs and How They Help Families.

Leadership that Reflects Our Mission

“We are honored that Klara is leading the Baltimore team. When we consider a new partner, we think about what they can bring to the group and to families; Klara’s leadership ensures that families in Baltimore will receive exceptional, compassionate care backed by years of clinical and public health experience. We look forward to learning from Klara as well.”

Denise Iacona Stern, Founder, Let Mommy Sleep

Baltimore Night Nanny Info for Families and Caregivers

• Families: Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore is now welcoming new families as well as caregiver applicants. Parents, learn more about us here.
• Night Doula or Newborn Caregiver applicants: We understand that excellent caregivers come from many differenet backgrounds and we want to hear all about yours. Learn more about our requirements in Night Nanny or Postpartum Doula: How-To Get Your Dream Job! or complete an application right now.

Frequently Asked Questions About Baltimore Night Nanny Service

If you’re considering overnight newborn care or are just learning about what a night nanny does, the questions and answers below can help.

What does a night nanny or overnight newborn care provider do?

An overnight nanny in Baltimore handles feeding, diaper changes, soothing, safe-sleep support and monitoring and documenting newborn behavior throughout the night. They prepare bottles, assist with breastfeeding or pumping, and document baby’s overnight patterns so parents wake up rested and informed.

What are Maryland infant safe-sleep rules?

Maryland like all US states, follows American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines: babies sleep on their backs, on a flat, firm sleep surface, with no blankets, pillows or toys. Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore is a Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep partner and adheres to all evidence-based infant safe sleep standards.

How much does a night nanny cost in Baltimore?

Night nanny rates in the Baltimore region typically range from $32–$48 per hour, depending on caregiver credentials, twins/multiples and medical considerations. Most families book 8–10 hour overnight shifts and flexible payment packages are available.

Are postpartum doulas or newborn care providers covered by insurance in Maryland?

Some Maryland health plans offer partial reimbursement for postpartum doula services, especially when connected to breastfeeding support or maternal mental health programs. Check with your plan or consider pay-over-time options.

How do I hire a newborn care specialist in Baltimore?

Look for professionals with verified credentials such as CPR/First Aid certification, infant safe sleep training and clinical or postpartum doula experience. Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore hires licensed nurses and NAPS certified night doulas who follow strict evidence-based practice including being vaccinate, and undergo comprehensive background screening.

Does Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore do daytime care?

Yes we do in-home baby care classes to help you get ready for baby, postpartum visits within one week after birth and virtual doula visits for all of your questions along the way.

What areas in and around Baltimore do you serve?

Let Mommy Sleep Baltimore supports families in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Anne Arundel County, Cecil County, Annapolis and surrounding areas.

Let Mommy Sleep proudly supports families throughout the Baltimore and Annapolis regions, serving neighborhoods including Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Canton, Federal Hill, Mount Vernon, Hampden, Towson, Catonsville, Pikesville, Owings Mills, Randallstown, Columbia, Ellicott City, Halethorpe, Parkville, Perry Hall, Bel Air, White Marsh, Dundalk, Essex, Middle River, and Glen Burnie.

Our Annapolis and Anne Arundel County service area includes Annapolis, Eastport, Bay Ridge, Cape St. Claire, Parole, Arnold, Severna Park, Edgewater, Crofton, Gambrills, Odenton, Millersville, Pasadena, Severn, Linthicum Heights, Davidsonville, Riva, Crownsville, Mayo, Shady Side, Deale, Herald Harbor, and West River. Families across these communities trust our licensed nurses and postpartum doulas for compassionate, overnight newborn care and expert support during the early months at home. If you need a Baltimore Night Nanny we are just a call, text or email away! Contact us.

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