Thinking about hiring a maternity nurse or a night nanny?

If you’ve decided that dedicated, professional newborn support is right for your family, hiring a maternity nurse can offer essential, expert guidance during those first precious weeks and months. Whether you’re based in London, elsewhere in the UK, or abroad, a maternity nurse provides calm, reassuring care tailored to your baby’s needs — and yours.

Maternity nurses specialise in newborn and postnatal care, bringing not only hands-on support but also a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate this transformative time with confidence. From feeding advice to settling techniques, they offer consistency and expertise at a stage when it’s most needed.

Specialist Newborn Support at Home

Unlike general childcare providers, maternity nurses are focused solely on the care and wellbeing of newborns. They typically live in or work extended daily hours for short-term periods — often 24/5 or 24/6 — depending on your needs. Their role includes establishing healthy sleep and feeding routines, supporting recovery post-birth, and guiding first-time parents through all aspects of newborn care.

This is particularly valuable for families welcoming their first child, parents with multiples, or anyone needing extra help during recovery or after a C-section.

Typical Responsibilities of a Maternity Nurse

Each family is different, but a maternity nurse’s role often includes:

• Supporting breastfeeding or bottle-feeding

• Establishing sleep and feeding routines

• Bathing, changing, and settling the baby

• Providing overnight care so parents can rest

• Offering postnatal recovery support to the mother

• Educating parents on baby care, cues, and development

• Preparing the nursery and keeping baby-related areas tidy

While their focus is on the baby, maternity nurses also provide emotional support to new parents and help ensure a smooth transition into family life.

Short-Term Help, Long-Term Impact

The impact of a great maternity nurse lasts well beyond their time with you. Their guidance and support can lay the foundation for healthy habits, confident parenting, and a more restful postnatal period. Many families find that this early professional input brings calm and reassurance at what can otherwise be an overwhelming time.

As your baby grows and your needs shift, your maternity nurse will adapt their approach and gradually hand over more responsibility — always with a focus on helping you feel empowered and capable.

Expertly Vetted Maternity Nurses from Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency

At Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency, we specialise in placing experienced, highly qualified maternity nurses with families across London and internationally. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or adding to your growing family, we offer a personalised matching service based on your preferences, values, and lifestyle.

All of our maternity nurses are thoroughly vetted, reference-checked, and highly experienced in newborn care. We understand the importance of finding someone you trust during such an intimate time, which is why we take care to ensure each placement is a natural fit.

We also provide ongoing support throughout your booking, including regular check-ins to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Let Us Help: Find your perfect maternity nurse with us!

If you’re considering a maternity nurse, we’d be delighted to support you.

Reach out to Fox and Cubs Nanny Agency for an informal conversation about your postnatal needs — and let us help you find the right professional to guide you through your baby’s earliest days with confidence and care.

Some of our recent Maternity nurse placements across London (English-speaking & multilingual):

• Kensington (W8): English-speaking maternity nurse for newborn, 24/5 cover

• Hampstead (NW3): French-speaking maternity nurse for twins (3 weeks), travel included

• Chelsea (SW3): Portuguese-speaking maternity nurse for 6-week-old, nights only

• Notting Hill (W11): Arabic-speaking maternity nurse for 1-month-old, 24/6 rota position

• St John’s Wood (NW8): English-speaking maternity nurse for premature baby (4 weeks corrected), gentle approach

• Wimbledon (SW19): Spanish-speaking maternity nurse for 2-week-old, 5 days per week

• Belgravia (SW1W): French-speaking maternity nurse for newborn, 24-hour support for first 4 weeks