{"id":6133,"date":"2026-01-07T17:44:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/?p=6133"},"modified":"2026-09-11T19:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T19:31:28","slug":"newborn-nurses-in-southern-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/07\/newborn-nurses-in-southern-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Newborn Nurses in Southern California"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">Meet the Experts: Newborn Nurses in Southern California<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Karla Pablo, RN  and Maria Encarnacion, RN are the leaders of Let Mommy Sleep Southern California. Both are registered nurses, mothers and seasoned professionals with extensive experience in Labor and Delivery and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Together, they bring over 30 years of combined clinical expertise in newborn and postpartum care to families across Southern California. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newborn-Nurses-in-Southern-California-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"newborn nurses in southern california\" class=\"wp-image-6189\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4997070884592854;width:622px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newborn-Nurses-in-Southern-California-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newborn-Nurses-in-Southern-California-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newborn-Nurses-in-Southern-California-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newborn-Nurses-in-Southern-California-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Newborn-Nurses-in-Southern-California-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">Clinical and Hospital Expertise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Karla and Maria have worked in high-acuity hospital environments, attending births and caring for premature, medically fragile, and twin infants. Their experience in the NICU and labor-and-delivery units gives them an advanced understanding of newborn health, safe sleep practices, feeding, and postpartum recovery. This expertise is the foundation for the evidence-based care provided by Let Mommy Sleep nurses in the home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Maria Encarnacion, a Registered Nurse (BSN) since 2007, has spent most of her career in the NICU, with additional experience in adult care. As a mother and working parent, she knows the physical, mental, and emotional demands of caring for a newborn. Maria emphasizes the importance of rest, saying, \u201cEven one night of uninterrupted sleep can reset a parent\u2019s mind and body. When parents are able to rest and gain clarity, they feel more present and patient, which benefits the entire family. I want every family to have that opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Karla Pablo, a neonatal RN and current owner of Let Mommy Sleep Las Vegas, partnered with Maria to bring their expertise to Southern California. She has worked at St. Joseph\u2019s Health in New Jersey and MountainView Hospital in Las Vegas, handling the high-volume birth center and complex neonatal cases. Karla\u2019s hospital experience ensures that every nurse on the team is trained to the highest clinical standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">Evidence-Based, Family-Focused Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Under Karla and Maria\u2019s leadership, Let Mommy Sleep Southern California provides overnight newborn support, postpartum check-ups from licensed nurses, and in-home baby prep classes. Every service reflects decades of clinical knowledge, hands-on experience, and an understanding of the unique challenges parents face. Families can trust that the guidance and care they receive are grounded in proven, evidence-based practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Karla and Maria\u2019s combined experience as nurses and mothers allows them to guide families through the newborn stage with confidence. Their team helps parents rest, recover, and feel empowered, making the early weeks of parenthood safer, healthier and more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/newborn-nurses-in-southern-california.png\" alt=\"Newborn Nurses in Southern California\n\" class=\"wp-image-6135\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:473px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/newborn-nurses-in-southern-california.png 800w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/newborn-nurses-in-southern-california-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/newborn-nurses-in-southern-california-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/newborn-nurses-in-southern-california-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\"><strong>FAQ \u2013 Night Nannies and Newborn Care in Southern California<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">What does a night nanny actually do overnight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">A night nanny provides hands-on newborn care and feeding support during the night so parents can sleep. This includes feeding support, soothing, diaper changes, monitoring safe sleep and keeping parents informed. While the focus is on supporting the baby so  parents get meaningful rest, caregivers also provide education and postpartum support to parents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Formula can be given but night nannies also provide lactation support and breastfeeding assistance by caring for baby after the feeding session and handling pump and milk storage. Night nannies give breastfeeding parents <a href=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/14\/breastfeeding-yes-you-get-more-sleep-with-a-night-nanny\/\" title=\"2-3 more hours \">2-3 more hours <\/a>of sleep overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">How much does a night nanny cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Cost varies based on location and caregiver experience but in general cost is $39-$50 per hour. Families typically pay more for newborn caregivers with licensed nursing credentials or those caring for twins. Let Mommy Sleep offers transparent pricing and flexible scheduling without long-term contracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">Is a night nanny the same as a baby nurse?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Not exactly. A night nanny is typically a non-medical newborn care provider focused on evidence-based overnight support. A baby nurse is a licensed RN or LPN who can provide postpartum check-ups, pass medications and provide clinical care in medical situations. Let Mommy Sleep offers both options depending on family needs and caregiver availability. Learn more in <a href=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/2022\/04\/28\/whats-a-night-nanny\/\" title=\"What's a Night Nanny?\">What&#8217;s a Night Nanny?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">Is it safe to have someone care for my newborn overnight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, when care is provided by trained, background checked and vetted professionals who follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/ages-stages\/baby\/Pages\/default.aspx\" title=\"evidence-based\">evidence-based<\/a> newborn care and safe sleep guidelines. Parents can always view caregiver&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/16\/proud-to-be-a-cribs-for-kids-safe-sleep-partner\/\" title=\"Safe Sleep \">Safe Sleep <\/a>and newborn\/postpartum care certificates, references and background checks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-regular-font-size\">How long do families usually hire a night nanny?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Many families use overnight newborn care for 3-5 nights per week for the first few weeks during recovery, and then taper down to 2-3 nights per week. Some need short-term support during recovery, while others continue longer for feeding challenges, twins or infant sleep support. Duration of care typically depends on how much outside support families have, how long they have before returning to work and if they have older children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-regular-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Let Mommy Sleep Southern California serves: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Torrance, Downey, Pomona, Santa Clarita, Riverside, San Bernardino, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, San Diego, Vista, Encinitas, and surrounding Southern California communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"WebSite\",\n      \"@id\": \"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/#website\",\n      \"url\": \"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/\",\n      \"name\": \"Let Mommy Sleep\",\n      \"publisher\": {\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/letmommysleep.com\/#organization\"\n   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