For families seeking a few hours of structured support per week.

This option is ideal if:

• Your partner is travelling or working long hours

• You would like professional guidance during recovery

• You need practical newborn-focused assistance

• You want reassurance while building confidence

Typical hourly rate (paid directly to the maternity nurse):
£25–£30 per hour

Minimum recommended booking: 4 hours per session.

Payment for the maternity nurse is made directly from the family to the nurse.

Agency Booking Fee:

• £120 booking fee – for short-term support (up to one week)

This fee covers consultation, candidate matching, reference verification, coordination, and continued agency oversight throughout the booking period.

For families who would benefit from more consistent and structured support during the early newborn stage, we offer short-term maternity nurse placements tailored to your individual needs.

This option is particularly suitable if:

• You are recovering from a planned or emergency C-section

• You would like ongoing breastfeeding or feeding guidance

• Your partner will be travelling or returning to work shortly after birth

• You would benefit from professional reassurance in establishing routines

• You prefer continuity rather than ad-hoc support

Support may include:

• Monitoring feeding patterns and weight progression

• Assisting with breastfeeding positioning and troubleshooting

• Supporting bottle-feeding transitions where needed

• Providing recovery-conscious support for mothers post-surgery

Structured support allows both parents to rest and regain confidence while ensuring the baby’s early weeks are approached with professional consistency.

Typical hourly rate (paid directly to the maternity nurse):
£25–£30 per hour

Agency Booking Fee:

• £250 booking fee – for structured support between 2–4 weeks

This fee covers consultation, candidate matching, reference verification, coordination, and continued agency oversight throughout the booking period.

24-Hour Maternity Nurse Support

For families seeking comprehensive newborn support during the earliest weeks, we offer 24-hour maternity nurse placements.

This level of care is designed for parents who would benefit from continuous professional support, particularly during:

• The first 2–6 weeks postpartum

• C-section recovery

• Establishing feeding and sleep routines

• Multiple births

• High-anxiety first-time parent experiences

With 24-hour support, the maternity nurse provides structured daytime guidance and overnight care, ensuring both baby and parents are supported around the clock.

What 24-Hour Support Includes

• Full newborn care (feeding, settling, bathing, monitoring)

• Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding guidance

• Night waking management and safe sleep practices

• Structured daily rhythm development

• Ongoing observation and reassurance

• Practical support while parents rest and recover

This level of support allows parents to physically recover while building confidence under professional guidance.

Investment

24-hour maternity nurse placements in London typically range from:

£300–£380 per 24-hour period

Rates reflect experience, qualifications, and the length of booking.

Payment is made directly from the family to the maternity nurse.

Agency Booking Fee:

For exclusive 24-hour placements:

15% of the total contract value

This covers:

• Personalised consultation

• Candidate sourcing and careful matching

• Verbal reference verification

• Placement coordination

• Ongoing oversight and support

We recommend a minimum two-week booking to ensure meaningful continuity and optimal adjustment.

Our Standard

At Nest & Kin, 24-hour placements are not high-volume.
We work with a limited number of families at any one time to ensure personal attention and discretion.

Every introduction is intentional.