What Is a Traditional (Non-Medical) Maternity Nurse? Modern Support for New Parents Explained

What does a traditional non-medical Maternity Nurse do, and how has that role evolved into the modern-day maternity support many families rely on today? In this video, I explain the difference between the traditional approach and how I work now offering calm, nurturing guidance to parents throughout the first six months with their baby.

Today’s maternity nurse supports families in a holistic, gentle way. Alongside practical newborn care, I help parents understand newborn sleep routines, feeding patterns, early bonding and recovery after birth. My role blends the wisdom of the traditional Maternity Nurse with modern knowledge of breastfeeding and sleep, emotional wellbeing, and responsive parenting.

In this video, you’ll learn:
• What a traditional non-medical Maternity Nurse was responsible for
• How the role has evolved into the modern Maternity Nurse
• Newborn care tips for settling, soothing and supporting your baby
• How newborn sleep actually works + realistic sleep schedules for newborns
• Why early baby bonding and gentle responsiveness matter
• How breastfeeding and sleep influence each other in the early weeks
• The extra support a maternity nurse can offer as your baby grows in the first six months
• Practical parenting advice for feeling confident and cared for in the newborn period

Whether you’re preparing for birth or looking for reassurance in those first few weeks, this video offers a clear, compassionate look at what a maternity nurse can bring to your family.

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