Written by Fanny Di Domenicantonio, Director of Fox & Cubs, Nanny & Private Staff Agency, in collaboration with The Motherhood Practice.
This article is inspired by insights shared by The Motherhood Practice, exploring how families can plan holistically for pregnancy, birth and the family life that follows with trusted support at every stage.
There is a question that comes up again and again with expectant families, usually somewhere in the third trimester: what happens after the midwife visits stop? After the six-week check, after the clinical chapter closes, and ordinary life begins in full.
This is the question we are now better placed to answer through our partnership with The Motherhood Practice, winner of Best Midwifery Practice at the UK Pregnancy and Birth Awards. Together, we support families through two essential chapters: the pregnancy and birth period, and the everyday family life that comes after.
Two chapters, one coordinated plan
The Motherhood Practice provides continuous midwifery care from your first positive test through birth and into the six weeks postpartum. Fox & Cubs supports what comes next: the maternity nurse who helps you navigate those first exhausting weeks, the live-in nanny who becomes a trusted constant as your family grows, or the nanny housekeeper who keeps the household running so you can focus on the parts that matter most.
Both chapters deserve planning. The families who think about childcare and household support during pregnancy, rather than waiting until after the birth, consistently feel more prepared and less overwhelmed. Early planning means you have time to meet candidates properly, ask detailed questions and choose someone who genuinely fits your household not someone hired in desperation at three in the morning.
Why timing matters more than most families realise
This matters particularly for maternity nurses, who are often booked months in advance. Families who contact us during the third trimester can interview several candidates, discuss sleep approaches and feeding philosophies, and secure the right person well before their due date.
The same applies to live-out nannies for older siblings who will need consistent care during labour and the immediate postnatal period, or household staff who can manage the daily running of the home while you recover. Starting the conversation early is rarely too soon and frequently not soon enough.
What our partnership means for families
Our partnership means London families now have coordinated support across every stage. If you are working with The Motherhood Practice for your pregnancy and birth, we can help you think through what childcare and household arrangements would work best once your baby arrives. And if you have not yet chosen a midwifery practice, we are delighted to introduce you to The Motherhood Practice directly.
Planning for family life does not stop at six weeks. With the right support in place clinical care during pregnancy and trusted childcare professionals once your baby is here — families can focus on what really matters: being present for the moments that only they can provide.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your family’s needs.
Fox & Cubs insight
“The families who feel most confident during the newborn period are the ones who thought about their support structure during pregnancy, not after. Early planning transforms what could feel overwhelming into a series of thoughtful, considered decisions.” Glenny, Client Consultant, Fox & Cubs Nanny & Private Staff Agency.
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