When you become parents, your life will change forever. A Maternity Nurse is someone who is able to guide you through this process and build your confidence as a parent. A Maternity Nurse will listen to your requirements and provide you with a bespoke service aimed at supporting you and your newborn, getting you both settled into your new life.
Maternity Nurses have extensive expertise to offer to you. They can help with feeding (whether you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding), bathing, changing and settling the baby, taking care of the baby’s laundry, and tidying the nursery.
Maternity Nurses encourage parents’ involvement and confidence in handling their new baby and promote a positive relationship between other siblings and the new addition. But what are the responsibilities of a well-experienced Maternity Nurse?
What can an Ascot-based Maternity Nurse do for you?
A Maternity Nurse is there to help provide new parents with a smooth transition to their life with a baby, whether they are first-time parents or not. They will offer support through the different development stages of the baby, educate the parents, and provide them with the confidence they need to care for their newborn.
Maternity Nurses understand the impact that a newborn can have on a family and will be able to help you navigate the changes that come with your little one. The duties will differ slightly if you are breastfeeding or bottle feeding.
A Maternity Nurse will always keep on top of all aspects regarding the baby’s care and development. If they feel there are any concerns about the baby, or if the baby becomes ill, the Maternity Nurse will inform the parents and doctor immediately.
The duties of a Maternity Nurse include:
Providing advice and overseeing feeding time with the parents
Bathing, changing and settling the baby
Organising the baby’s laundry, nursery, and equipment
Setting a routine for the baby and mother for feeding and sleeping
Monitoring the baby’s weight gain, growth and development
Providing emotional support to the parents
Supporting the parents with feeling confident handling and bathing the baby
If the mother is bottle feeding, the Maternity Nurse will be responsible for preparing the bottles, and ensuring the bottles and other feeding equipment are clean and sterilised during the day and night
If the mother is breastfeeding, the Maternity Nurse should observe the mother when she is feeding the baby, and be able to offer advice where necessary. After feeding, the nurse should take the baby and resettle it, be it day or night, depending on the mother’s preference
Maternity Nurses are able to provide support to distressed parents and care for mothers going through postpartum depression
What can you expect from a Maternity Nurse?
The postpartum period should be a joyful time as one enters the life of parenthood. But this is also a time of adjustment and healing for mothers. This period of time can be overwhelming for most mothers. Our expert Maternity Nurses are here to help.
Maternity Nurses can help you have a more positive experience with your newborn during your first few weeks. The assistance that Maternity Nurses can offer will help you achieve peace of mind at times when you most need it.
The postnatal period is a special time to rest, heal and bond with your baby. You should enjoy it by receiving the best postnatal care that you deserve. Make sure to avoid stress and prioritise your and your baby's health during this critical time. If complications happen, do not panic. Maternity Nurses can help you seek professional medical help immediately.
An Ascot-based Maternity Nurse will listen to your requirements and provide you with a bespoke service aimed at supporting you and your newborn, getting you both settled into your new life.
How do we support you to find an expert Maternity Nurse in Ascot?
Specialist Maternity Nurse agencies based in Ascot can help you find the right person for you and your needs in record time. An established agency such as Little Ones will support you from the very beginning and even after your Maternity Nurse has settled into your home.
Our dedicated Consultants on the Maternity Nurse desk will remove the stress of finding staff off your shoulders so you can focus on getting ready for your baby. They will handle the search, interview, vetting, documentation checks, and contracts.
The expert Consultants will conduct detailed interviews with potential suitable candidates face-to-face or via video call. During the interview, they check their skills, previous experience and documentation. This is followed by at least two verbal reference checks and requesting an enhanced DBS Check (Police Check), and Paediatric First Aid certificate, as well as any other certifications.
As a bilingual agency, we are able to cater to any language requirements you may have. We have bilingual Maternity Nurses or night Nurses who can speak French, Italian, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and more. They are available to work in the Ascot area and all over the UK.
