Are you looking for postnatal nurse agency work in Northampton? Proximity Healthcare is looking for nurses to care for mothers and babies post-birth by monitoring newborns’ and moms’ vitals and administering medication, as well as assisting with possible codes and procedures. We’re a healthcare employment and recruitment agency specialising in RN (registered nurse) and HCA (healthcare assistant) placement. Our agency is based throughout the United Kingdom, and so can place you wherever you’d like to work.
The postpartum period, the weeks following childbirth, is a time of immense physical and emotional change for mothers. Postnatal nurses provide essential care for both mother and baby during this critical time, ensuring a healthy start for the new family. These nurses wear many hats. They expertly perform medical assessments on mothers, monitor newborn health, and offer guidance on breastfeeding, bathing, and umbilical cord care. They also provide emotional support and reassurance to new parents, navigating the anxieties and uncertainties that often come with parenthood.
What nurses say
One Reddit nurse recounted her experience: “We help quite a bit with looking after the baby. We practice “rooming-in”, so babies stay with moms 24 hrs a day. We help you with the first diaper change, show you how it’s done, and help with others when you need it. We help you feed, show you how to burp, show you how to swaddle, and answer whatever questions you may have. We bathe the baby, showing mom how to do it once you get home. Sometimes if we’re having a slow day, we’ll take a baby to the nursing station for a bit if a mom needs a little break!
You’re not on your own after a c-section. Before moms can get up and walk around, we’ll come do diaper changes, or bring the baby from the bassinet to the bed, etc. You can expect to be up and about and able to perform most care within 6-12 hours, though we do recommend c-section patients have a partner or family member stay to assist.”
Postnatal nurses act as educators, empowering new parents with the knowledge and skills they need to care for their newborns confidently. They also advocate for the mother’s well-being, ensuring her needs are met and any potential postpartum complications are addressed promptly. Beyond technical skills, postnatal nurses possess a deep well of empathy and emotional intelligence. They understand the emotional rollercoaster new parents experience and offer a calming presence during a time of vulnerability and adjustment. The care provided by postnatal nurses sets the stage for a child’s lifelong health. Their interventions can help prevent complications in newborns and promote healthy parent-child bonding, both crucial factors for a child’s well-being.
Are you excited to work as a postpartum/ postnatal nurse through an agency in Northampton? Contact Proximity Healthcare or click register below today for personalised assistance in receiving a placement.