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MY SERVICES
Specialist Care for Mums
Care of mums postnatally including but not limited to:
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Experience of caring for women who have had a caesarean section, instrumental delivery or sustained a perineal tear.
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Wound and perineum care, advising on personal hygiene and observing for early signs of infection.
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Maternal observations, to detect early signs of postnatal complications.
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Observing uterine involution and lochia loss, in order to prevent a PPH.
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Guidance and advice for the prevention of DVT's.
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Awareness of baby blues, postnatal depression and puerperal psychosis.
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Holistic care of mums to ensure both emotional and physical needs are met.
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Empowering women to make informed choices.
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Supporting mums parental decisions.
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Allowing mums to recuperate following childbirth.
Specialist Care for Babies
Care of the newborn including but not limited to:
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Breastfeeding, I am able to provide specialist breast feeding support including correct positioning and attachment, skin to skin and hand expressing. Awareness and prevention of mastitis and sore nipples.
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Safe storage of breast milk and feed plans.
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Bottle feeding, including sterilising, correct make up of feeds, storage, feed plans and weight gain.
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management. Experience of cup feeding for mums who are expressing or mixed feeding and choose not to introduce a teat.
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Advice on reflux and colic including effective winding and settling techniques.
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Sleeping advice, including safe sleeping positions and awareness of the prevention of SIDS.
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Advising parents on the care of the umbilical cord and observing for signs of infection.
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Bathing, top and tail, dressing and safe and supportive newborn holding techniques.
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General baby care, including nappy changing, prevention and treatment of nappy rash and other minor ailments.
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Baby observations, detecting early signs of an unwell baby.
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Knowledge and experience of working with twins, multiples, premature and low birth weight babies.
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Experience of caring for babies who are born with a disability or a problem e.g tongue tie.
Available Maternity Nurse Support
I can offer 24 hour live in 24/5 or 24/6 maternity services to mums, families and their babies, working nationwide and overseas.
In addition, 24/2 24/3 and 24/4 maternity services are available, to support parents at weekends or mid week.
I can offer night maternity nurse services in London and nationwide.
I am available to offer daily postnatal support for new parents.
Remote Consultation: Newborn Welcome Home Package
I can offer a remote consultation for a Welcome Home Baby Package.
I am able to travel with families overseas for work commitments or family holidays.
Maternity nurse contracts are typically 1 to 12 weeks, but can be tailored to suit your individual requirements.
Please get in touch for a chat to discuss your requirements in more detail