Benefits of Night Nurses

Why hire a Night Nurse?

The transition of welcoming a new baby(s) into your family can be both physically and mentally draining, especially due to sleep deprivation and uncertainty about the care of your newborn . Therefore there are many advantages to hiring a night nurse including:

Decreased chance of postpartum depression
Decreased infant and maternal health complications due to informed care
Decreased maternal exhaustion, frustration, and apprehension
Increased and earlier bonding with newborn
Happier baby due to a greater understanding of your infant’s emotional and physical needs and behaviour.

What can a Night Nurse do for you?

The scope and practice of a night nurse is different depending on who you hire. When choosing a night nurse you should make sure they will meet your needs and expectations including but not limited to the following:

Lactation support
Infant feeding
Help you initiate a routine with your baby(s)
Emotional support
Newborn Care Instruction
Meal Preparation
Sibling Care
Formula Preparation
Cord & Circumcision Care
Laundry ( baby & family )
Light Housekeeping