Typically, a Maternity Nurse/Nanny is a trained or experienced Nanny or Midwife specialising in caring for newborns.

Maternity Nurses/Nannies will take charge of a new baby and guide and advise the mother on feeding patterns, sleeping routines and other aspects of newborn babycare.

Employment periods can vary from a few days to four months plus and are appointed for 12 or 24 hour day or night care, five or six days per week.