The Choice Is Yours…
We have an extensive selection of experienced maternity nurses who will work on a live in or live out basis. It’s entirely up to you whether you choose 24 hour care 5 or 6 days per week, nights only or days only. It all depends on your family’s needs and preferences. We can talk you through the options according to your due date and the availability of nurses at that time.
Maternity Nurses Who Live In
Typically working 5 or 6 days per week, she will be on duty 24 hours with an agreed break of 2-4 hours to catch up on sleep and to shower in the morning.
This schedule suits parents who want round the clock care and the rates of pay are not dissimilar to a live-out Night Nanny who works less hours.
She can either sleep in the baby’s nursery if you provide a separate bed for her in that room, or the baby’s crib can be placed in the Maternity Nurse’s own bedroom depending on the size of your household. By sharing a bedroom with baby, she will be able to tune in to baby’s noises and movements and attend to their every need giving parents much needed rest. You will provide meals and refreshments for her to prepare herself.
With the responsibility of looking after your baby, it is crucial that on her days off she has time to recharge her batteries. If unable to return home on her days off due to distance, she must be given ample breathing space, which will mean providing a separate room for her and that parents take baby into their bedroom on these days.
This arrangement can allow parents more flexibility, whilst the longer hours of work mean that the Maternity Nurse can get to know the household routine better and slot in more seamlessly. When choosing a live-in Maternity Nurse you may want to consider the size of your household, as depending on the layout there may be less privacy.
Night Nannies Who Live Out
Generally our clients will book a Night Nanny to work 5 or 6 nights per week while other clients will book only 3 to 4 nights per week. Night Nannies will work a minimum of 8 hours and a maximum of 12 hours per 24 hours. This arrangement suits parents who wish to care for baby themselves during the day but require full support during the night enabling a restful night’s sleep.
Nights Only Night Nanny
Booked for an 8-12 hours shift per night, she will arrive between 7 pm and 9 pm. Following a quick update from parents on baby’s day including feeds, she will discuss preferences for the night. While on duty, she will work discreetly to allow parents much-needed sleep and ensure the bottles and other equipment is sterilised, baby’s laundry is washed, dried and put away and that the nursery is clean, tidy and in order.
Days Only Maternity Nurse
Again, the Maternity Nurse can be booked for 8-12 hours and will typically arrive from 8 am onwards. Working alongside the new parents she will teach them how to care for their baby and, when required, take sole charge to give parents a rest. While on duty, she will ensure the bottles and other equipment is sterilised, baby’s laundry is washed, dried and put away and that the nursery is clean and orderly. As a Days Only Maternity Nurse, she will not require a bed, however, to ensure your privacy you can offer her separate area if desired.
Please click here to request a call back during office hours, fill in this form, or call us on 0207 795 6299.
Please note, if any part of your proposed booking falls over the Christmas season we would recommend you confirm your booking as early as possible, as there is always a shortage of Maternity Nurses who work over the holiday period.
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