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Having a newborn baby, especially your first, is a wonderful and exciting time, but can also be an overwhelming time, filled with new responsibilities and challenges. The first few months can leave you feeling exhausted, emotional, and very stressed with the new routine, changes to your body and your baby. Breastfeeding can be a big part of the stress during this time. But there are many ways to get help with this. A great option is to hire a Maternity Nurse to help you with breastfeeding, relieving some of the stress and creating a positive experience.


So how does hiring a Maternity Nurse help with breastfeeding?


How do they help?

A Maternity Nurse is a postnatal specialist and carer. Their expertise covers  all elements of newborns, babies, and new mothers.  They particulary skilled and experienced in newborn care and in supporting, teaching and ensuring are left feeling confident in their journey as  new parents.

A encouraging  source of knowledge.

 Helping so many mothers through those first amazing days, weeks and months, of the journey of being a parent,  hiring a Maternity Nurse is an investment in your family , definitely  worth making.


They will work with you to establish a routine regarding breastfeeding and work out a way how that can fit in with you, and your baby. Having someone there to make a structured plan will help you to relax more, focus on the tasks at hand knowing that you are on the right path, and that your Maternity Nurse is making sure everything is going to plan and adjust where needs be!


Breast feeding Skills

Breastfeeding is a skill, and it can be extremely challenging. Not all mothers adapt naturally, and in some cases may not be able to breastfeed at all, or for as long as they initially thought. It can be painful, stressful, and very difficult to commit to.

This is one of the main issues your Maternity Nurse will help you with. They can show you all of the right and most comfortable, breastfeeding skills and techniques. Rather than having to struggle through it yourself, by hiring a Maternity Nurse they will give you all the tips and tricks.


They will observe and make adjustments if needed, to ensure your baby is getting enough milk throughout the process.

When the time comes for your Maternity Nurse to leave, you will have established a breastfeeding routine and obtained all the skills and confidence needed to keep you and your baby happy and healthy!


General Support

Hiring a Maternity Nurse will give you so much more than just help with breastfeeding though!

They are there to support you with anything you can think of regarding your new-born. They will teach you the essentials of childcare, help you recover from birth and give you the confidence to take care of the baby yourself.


Your Maternity Nurse will often be hired for approximately 12 weeks on a 12/7 or 24/7 basis.


Meaning they can also cover night shifts – so that they are always there if needed during those first crucial weeks and months!


Maternity Nurses come with all the suitable training and qualifications. From how to breast and bottle feed, sleep, bathing, routine and comfort techniques etc. More highly qualified Maternity Nurses can behold advanced knowledge in complex feeding issues, gut health, and birthing and may also have osteopathic, obstetric, and psychological knowledge, such as how to deal with and support postnatal depression.


How can the Australian Nanny Agency Help?

Australian Nanny Agency  work with families all over the world, finding the most suitable Maternity Nurses for them and for their situation. Australian Nanny Agency  have a wide variety of amazing Maternity Nurses on their books ready to help you and your new family. Whether this is for a couple of days or several months, we can find the right person for you. To find out more about what options work best for you do contact us here now and we look forward to speak to you!



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