A Maternity Nanny is an experienced and trained specialist in providing baby care from birth giving support, advice, care and respite to parents and newborn babies. The Maternity Nanny ensures that the settling in period for parents and baby is smooth, relaxed and a highly enjoyable experience. Having a Maternity Nanny allows parents and families time to rest and recover from the birth and establishes a good routine for baby sleeping and eating, so that when parents take over when the Maternity Nanny leaves they are confident and able to care for their new child.

A Maternity Nanny’s primary responsibility is in caring for the newborn child and ensuring that both mother and baby are taken care of. They are not responsible for the care of other children within the household.

Duties

  • A Maternity Nanny does more than just give specialist care for the baby, they are there to give essential advice on feeding the baby, bathing, sleeping, clothing, establishing routines.

  • A Maternity Nanny works closely with the family, allowing parents to bond with baby, while also providing respite when required.

  • A Maternity Nanny will ensure all feeding of baby whether bottle or breast fed is done in a harmonious and calm environment, with all equipment sterilised and fit for-use day and night.

  • A Maternity Nanny will resettle baby after feeds as and when required to allow the mother time to rest.

  • A Maternity Nanny may be expected to assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the nursery.

  • Maternity Nanny can support mothers who are unwell following delivery, including mothers suffering from postnatal depression.

  • A Maternity Nanny will help integrate the new baby into a family where there are already children.

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