When we speak to clients considering employing a maternity nurse for their family, understandably one of the initial queries raised is that of expenditure. Whilst salaries for professional maternity nurses can vary greatly according to experience, calibre and conditions of employment, we have included an indication of maternity nurse salaries below, based on our recent candidates and placements.

If you are expecting your first child, or this is your first instance in considering a maternity nurse, it can be useful to have a clear overview of their duties and exactly how they can support your family in these all-important first few weeks and months.

Our maternity nurses are highly skilled and have significant experience working with infants in a home setting. They provide mothers with postnatal care, parenting advice, guidance and hands-on support, and will establish a routine that is suitable for the baby and parents. 

The maternity nurse will be responsible for the baby's initial development, taking the baby for walks and other activities agreed upon with the parents, keeping clothes, bedding and areas used for baby care clean, keeping a daily diary of information about the baby's diet, sleep, and any other important information, and reporting to the parents on a daily basis. 

They will also support the mother with breastfeeding or bottle-feeding, as preferred, and will be able to offer advice and take on responsibility for sterilizing and preparing bottles for feeds. A maternity nurse is usually on call 24 hours a day for either 5 or 6 days per week, and is entitled to at least 3-4 hours off during these 24 hours. The primary focus and responsibility of the maternity nurse is the baby, and they are not responsible for any siblings.

You can read further on this on our Maternity Nurse pages.

Maternity Nurses in London

The starting net salary for maternity nurses working in London, based on the qualifications and experience of the candidates we place, is:

•  Â£300 (+) net per 24 hours

Maternity Nurses in Paris

Based on our previous experiences, high-quality maternity nurses in Paris typically have starting net salaries of:

•  â‚¬340 (+) net per 24 hours

Maternity Nurses in Dubai, and the Emirates

The starting salary for highly skilled and experienced baby nurses working in Dubai and the Emirates is:

• £350 (+) net per 24 hours

International and Travelling Maternity Nurses

As a guideline, net salaries for International and Travelling maternity nurses start at:

• Europe:  €360 (+) net per 24 hours

• Worldwide:  £320 (+) net per 24 hours

Other Factors to Consider

Of course salary is just one of many factors to consider when hiring a private maternity nurse or baby nurse. We encourage families to also consider:

• Experience: As with most professions, experience counts when it comes to private maternity nurses and baby nurses. We only place candidates with significant experience working with newborns, as well as confirmed relevant certifications and training.

• Availability: It is important to forward-plan if you wish to engage with a maternity nurse. Many of our private maternity nurses and baby nurses are often in high demand, so we always advise families to engage with us early in the pregnancy, typically at the end of the first trimester. This allows us ample time to ensure that your preferred candidate can be available when you need her.

• Compatibility: It's important to find a private maternity nurse or baby nurse who you feel comfortable having in your home and around your baby. You'll be spending a lot of time with this person, so be sure to choose someone you feel you can trust and get along with. Our candidate selection process is in-depth, and we would only put forward candidates who we feel you would develop a strong working relationship with.

• Additional required fees: When considering bringing a maternity nurse into your family, it's important to keep in mind that salary is just one financial aspect to consider. Other financial responsibilities may include handling immigration and taxes for international hires, and paying any fees charged by placement agencies. 

• References: Finally, we always request and verify in-depth references from our candidates’ previous clients, and we are happy to share redacted versions of these with you.

Overall, hiring a private maternity nurse or baby nurse can be a great way to ensure that you and your new baby have the support you need during those first few weeks and months. 

If you’re looking for a maternity nurse for your family, speak to our team of consultants, who have been helping place exceptional candidates for over 30 years.