Become a Maternity Nurse (Newborn Care Specialist): Real Answers From People Doing the Job
Short, honest videos on how the work actually looks, including working hours, pay, boundaries, getting hired, and staying professional in a family’s home.
- What the job is really like day to day
- How to start getting booked (even if you’re new)
- How to protect yourself professionally
Watch by Topic
Start with what you need to know. Each video is 1-2 minutes, explained by agency directors and working maternity nurses.
The Role & Reality
What working in the home actually looks like.
My First Baby Job
Ways You Can Work as a Maternity Nurse
Day-to-Day Role of a Maternity Nurse
Avoid Burnout When You’re New
Waking Nights vs. 24-Hour Shifts
Structure of a 24-Hour Shift
How I Structure My Breaks
Why I Sleep in the Baby’s Room
Where Does the Baby Sleep?
Making Rest Work on 24-Hour Shifts
Recharge: Making the Most of Breaks
Designing a Schedule That Works for You
Why I Charge from Contract Start
Traveling with Families: What’s Paid?
Helping Parents Gain Confidence
Safety, Standards & Insurance
What MUST be in place before you walk into someone’s home.
DBS Tips to Avoid Mistakes
Landing Your First Job Safely
Staying Insured as a Maternity Nurse
Visas & Working Abroad
Handling Tax, Holidays & Pay
After the Course / Building Your Career
What happens next — placements, first clients, specialisms.
Start with a Placement
Build Experience Without Paid Work
Be Honest in Interviews
Update Your CV As You Go
My Path from First Job to Agencies
Networking to Share Jobs
What Agencies Tell Families About Rates
Charging for Travel
Charging for Travel
How I’ve Adapted Over Time
Working With Families (Care Approach)
How to support families respectfully without judgement, even if you’d ‘do it differently.
Interview Tip: Ask This First
Is the Family the Right Fit?
Families Must Share My Gentle Approach
You Can’t Make a Baby Sleep Through
Helping Parents Build Confidence
Day One: Baby & Mum Support
Becoming Part of the Family
Every Family Has Different Duties
Setting Boundaries in Contracts
Setting Boundaries in Contracts
Setting Boundaries in Contracts
Learn From People Who Are Actively Doing This Work
Start with what you need to know. Each video is 1-2 minutes, explained by agency directors and working maternity nurses.
Tolani
Maternity Nurse, 12+ years supporting newborns (including twins and 24-hour live-in roles) across the UK and internationally.
Lucy
Postnatal health specialist and Maternity Nurse, 10+ years supporting newborns across the UK.
Katie
Former maternity nurse, now a Maternity Consultant at Eden Nannies. She’s the person who shortlists and places maternity nurses with families in the UK and overseas.
Gaye
Maternity Nurse, 12+ years supporting newborns (including twins and 24-hour live-in roles) across the UK and internationally.
Emma / Babyem Tutor
Director of Babyem, responsible for training, standards and ongoing student support.
Newborn placement scheme (for students based in the UK)
Start with what you need to know. Each video is 1-2 minutes, explained by agency directors and working maternity nurses.
Placement Scheme Information & Registration
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