Firstly what is a maternity Nurse?

 

The term nursing originates from nursing a baby as appose to a medically trained nurse. A maternity nurse is a care professional in all aspects of baby care. There are other terms used that are basically the same: 

• Confinement nurse 

• Newborn care specialist (NCS) 

• Postnatal carer 

 

As maternity nursing is an unregulated industry, please do check maternity nurses credentials (DBS, insurance, qualifications, references etc)

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Duties of a Maternity Nurse

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A maternity nurse helps new mothers in all aspects of caring for their newborn babies, some of those duties can include:

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• Maternity nurses can provide a routine to ensure that your baby is effectively feeding and sleeping​

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• Provide information and guidance with infant feeding (whether breast, formula or mixed feeding)​

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• Practical help with care of your baby (feeding, winding, nappy changing, bathing, dressing/ undressing, settling to sleep​

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• Accompanying mums to appointments (hospital, GP, baby activities etc.)​

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• Responsible for nursery duties (baby's laundry, sterilising bottles and equipment, keeping nursery clean and tidy)​

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• Helping to involve siblings with your new baby​

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• Listening and encouragement for both parents with respect to the care of their new baby

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