Raven Carter - Night Nanny

About Raven

Hi! I’m Raven, a career nanny with over 10 years of professional childcare experience. I’m also a birth and postpartum doula, night nanny, and currently working toward becoming a certified Newborn Care Specialist. Supporting children and families has truly become the heart of my career, and I’ve had the privilege of caring for children through many different ages, stages, and family transitions. My approach to childcare is centered around connection, respect, and meeting each child where they are developmentally and emotionally. I believe children deserve caregivers who make them feel safe, loved, understood, and confident being themselves. I love creating opportunities for learning through play, encouraging independence, and becoming a trusted and consistent part of a family’s village. I’m also the co-founder of The Heart State Nanny Agency, where I help connect families with professional nannies while advocating for the nanny industry and creating opportunities for education, training, and community. Continuing my own education is equally important to me, and throughout my career I’ve invested in trainings, conferences, and professional development to continue growing as a caregiver. Whether I’m supporting a family through the newborn stage, caring for growing children, or helping parents navigate their childcare needs, my goal is always the same: to provide thoughtful, dependable care while making both children and parents feel supported.

Availability

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Starting Oct 2026 – Sep 2027

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Night Nanny packages and pricing

Overnight Newborn Care

Overnight newborn support designed to give parents rest and peace of mind during the early weeks and months. Care may include feeding, bottle preparation and cleaning, diapering, soothing, settling baby to sleep, tracking feeds and sleep, and light baby-related tasks. 8-hour minimum.

$45 USD · Per hour

Postpartum Doula Support

Personalized postpartum support as your family adjusts to life with a new baby. Care may include newborn education and care, feeding support, emotional and practical support, baby-related laundry and bottle care, light meal preparation, and helping parents get the rest they need. 4-hour minimum.

$40 USD · Per hour

What to expect

I provide overnight newborn care, birth and postpartum doula support, helping families feel rested, confident, and supported as they welcome a new baby. Services include infant care, feeding and soothing support, newborn education, sleep support, and baby-related tasks. I’m also the co-founder of The Heart State Nanny Agency, where I support families in finding professional, quality childcare.

Reviews for Raven Carter

5.0 2 reviews

5.0

October 8, 2026

We love Raven; she’s such a great communicator. Raven provided us with compassionate support and care. We highly recommend her.

— Ashley B.

Raven's response

Thank you Ashley! This means so much to me!

5.0

October 8, 2026

Raven is wonderful! She has so many years of childcare experience, she shows a great deal of care for her work, and she is the most reliable caretaker we’ve had. My wife and I love her!

— Bette C.

Raven's response

Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure getting to meet your family and work for you guys.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Languages

English

Race / Ethnicity

Black / African American

Specialties

BIPOC Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Evidence-Based Care Infant Care LGBTQ+ Mental Health Newborn Care Overnight Newborn Care Parenting Support Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Sibling Preparation Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Toddlers

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

I offer overnight newborn care (night nanny services), and postpartum doula care. My goal is to help families feel supported, confident, and well-rested as they navigate pregnancy, birth, and life with a new baby. Each family’s needs are different, so I work to provide personalized care that meets them where they are.

Are you available for overnight newborn care while working another position?

Yes! I’m currently a full-time career nanny and offer overnight newborn care and postpartum support outside of my regular work commitments. Because of this, I focus on working with families who are looking for consistent, prearranged schedules. I believe clear communication and planning ahead help create the best experience for everyone.

What does an overnight newborn care shift look like?

During an overnight shift, I focus on caring for your baby so you can get much-needed rest. This may include diaper changes, feeding support, bottle preparation and cleaning, soothing, settling baby back to sleep, and tracking feeds and sleep. I also help with light baby-related tasks when time allows. Every overnight is tailored to your baby’s needs and your family’s preferences.