What questions should I ask the maternity nurse?
We have provided a list of questions which cover all possible topics to discuss. Maternity nurses will be quite used to being asked anything and everything so do ask her…
Do I need to interview at home?
Yes, most definitely. It is important to show the shortlisted candidate(s) the set up and environment whether the booking is live-in or live-out. Your chosen maternity nurse will know exactly…
Will our maternity nurse provide a contract and will we be required to pay a deposit?
All maternity nurses are self-employed and therefore contract their services to the client as opposed to being employed and the client issuing their own contract of employment. It is sensible…
Is it the norm to reimburse travel expenses?
We ask clients to reimburse reasonable travel expenses to interview at the beginning and at the end of the booking. Where possible, tickets for travel should be booked in advance…
What do we need to provide for the maternity nurse?
For a short booking a live-in maternity nurse will be happy to sleep in the baby’s nursery on a put-up bed or sofa bed. For longer bookings, howeverm, a separate…
Will we be employing the Maternity Nurse?
No. Your maternity nurse will be self-employed and responsible for her own tax and National Insurance contributions. You will pay her a gross rate and reimburse any expenses that you…
What fees will be payable?
There are two fees to pay: The weekly booking fee that we charge upon confirmation of the booking The maternity nurse’s fee, paid to her on a weekly basis You…
I’m planning to breastfeed, but what will happen if it doesn’t go to plan?
Maternity Nurses will respect and support every mother’s feeding plans. She will encourage you by showing you the correct feeding positions for your baby and how to get your baby…
Will my Maternity Nurse be able to bring her start date forward if my baby arrives early?
If your booked Maternity Nurse isn’t working in another booking, she will be happy to join you earlier than booked. If however, she is working, we will find you a…
How long should I book a Maternity Nurse for?
This depends entirely on your lifestyle and expectations. We appreciate that it is difficult to anticipate how long will suit you, especially if you are a first time mother, but…