Maternity Nurses

Information about maternity nurses and their role in newborn care. Articles cover qualifications, hiring processes, working arrangements and specialist support for families.

Becoming a Maternity Nurse in the UK

Get trained and gain experience to work as a maternity nurse in the UK, where there's no formal requirement but employers expect real qualifications.

Living with a Maternity Nurse

What to expect when a maternity nurse moves into your home and how to make arrangements for eating, sleeping and daily life.

Maternity Nurses for Multiple Births

Maternity nurses help parents manage the round-the-clock care of twins and multiples, handling feeding, bathing and night shifts so you can rest and recover.

Maternity Nurses from Overseas

Check key qualifications and references before hiring a maternity nurse trained abroad.

Night Nannies

A night nanny can handle overnight baby care so exhausted parents get the sleep they need during those difficult early months.

What Is a Doula?

A doula provides emotional and practical support to mothers and families during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

What Is a Maternity Nurse?

A maternity nurse provides round-the-clock infant care and support for new parents, typically living with the family for several months after birth.

What to Ask When Interviewing Maternity Nurses

Asking the right questions about training, experience, and baby care philosophies helps you find a maternity nurse who's the right fit for your family.