French Maternity Nurse
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Considering welcoming a French-speaking maternity nurse into your home
Why Choose a French Maternity Nurse?
If you’ve decided that extra support during the newborn phase is the best choice for your family, a French-speaking live-out maternity nurse offers the perfect blend of expert newborn care, emotional support, and language and cultural enrichment, all while respecting your family’s privacy and home dynamic.
Personalised Newborn Care in the Comfort of Your Home
A live-out maternity nurse provides hands-on, one-on-one care for your newborn during the day, ensuring your baby receives professional, attentive, and nurturing support from the very start. You’ll have the peace of mind of knowing exactly who is looking after your baby, and you’ll benefit from a structured, reliable daily routine that supports both baby and parents.
Flexibility That Works for You
Live-out maternity nurses typically offer daytime support, which can include flexible hours to suit your family’s specific schedule. Whether you need assistance during the day, help settling your baby into a routine, or guidance with feeding, sleep, or postnatal recovery, a maternity nurse can be an invaluable resource in those early weeks.
This arrangement allows for a clear boundary between your private family time and professional care, ideal for families who prefer daytime help without overnight presence.
Early Language & Cultural Enrichment
Choosing a French-speaking maternity nurse means your baby will be gently exposed to the French language from the very beginning. This early immersion can lay the foundation for bilingual development, especially in multilingual households, and encourages natural language acquisition.
Beyond language, your maternity nurse can also introduce your family to elements of French culture, bringing a warm, culturally rich approach to everyday care and routines.
What Support Can You Expect?
Typical duties of a French-speaking live-out maternity nurse may include:
Newborn feeding and winding support (breastfeeding or bottle)
Establishing sleep and feeding routines
Bathing, changing, and soothing the baby
Monitoring your baby’s development and offering advice
Light nursery duties (washing baby clothes, sterilising bottles, keeping the baby’s area tidy)
Providing reassurance, education, and emotional support for new parents
While their primary focus is on the baby, a maternity nurse also supports maternal well-being, offering guidance and encouragement throughout the postnatal period.
Building a Trusting and Respectful Relationship
Even though your maternity nurse doesn’t live with you, open and respectful communication is key to a successful working relationship. Your needs may evolve as your baby grows, so it’s important that any changes in routine or expectations are mutually agreed upon to maintain a harmonious, supportive atmosphere.
French Nanny London – Specialists in French-Speaking Childcare
At French Nanny London, we are proud to offer experienced French-speaking maternity nurses who provide exceptional support to families across London. Whether you’re looking for live-out, part-time, or short-term newborn care, we take great care to match you with someone who aligns with your parenting style and needs.
All our maternity nurses are:
Fluent in French
Experienced in newborn and postnatal care
Fully vetted and referenced
Supported by our team with regular check-ins during placement
Let us help you find the perfect maternity nurse to support you during this precious, life-changing time.
Get in touch today for a friendly, informal conversation about what you’re looking for—we’d love to hear from you.
Some of our previous French Maternity nurse (and other languages) roles :
LIVE-OUT FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Notting Hill, London W11
Newborn (1 week old) – 5 days/week – 8-week bookingNIGHT FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Hampstead, London NW3
Baby (2 weeks old) – 4 nights/week – 6 weeksROTA FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE (2 weeks on/2 weeks off) – Kensington, London W8
Newborn (10 days old) – 3-month contract – International travel includedLIVE-IN FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Clapham, London SW11
Baby (3 weeks old) – 24/6 support – 12-week bookingLIVE-OUT FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Wimbledon, London SW19
Baby (4 days old) – Day support only – 6-week engagementLIVE-IN FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Chelsea, London SW3
Twins (1 week old) – 24/5 coverage – 10-week placementNIGHT PORTUGUESE-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – St John’s Wood, London NW8
Newborn (new arrival) – 6 nights/week – 1 monthLIVE-OUT FRENCH-SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Fulham, London SW6
Baby (2 weeks old) – 5 days/week – 8-week contractROTA ENGLISH–SPEAKING MATERNITY NURSE – Holland Park, London W14
Infant (6 weeks old) – 1 week on/1 week off – 3-month role
Why Us
French Nanny London Strengths : the best French Nanny Agency in the UK
French-Speaking Agency
French-Speaking Nannies
Same Day Candidates Profiles
Vetted, Qualified Nannies
Personalized Nanny Matching
Training provided: monthly webinars
Flexibility (Live-in, Temporary, Part-time)
Ongoing Support and Check-ins
Your questions Answered
FAQS
What can you expect from a nanny from French Nanny London Agency ?
Our French and bilingual nannies are here to help you with all children related activities throughout the day and to make your life simple! Typical nanny duties include:
- Creating a safe and stimulating environment for the children
- Taking care of the children’s bath
- Planning meals, preparing food, and/or feeding the children
- Arranging playdates / Going to baby groups activities
- Indoor and outdoor play
- Educational activities and crafts
- Walking or driving the children to school
- Reading to the children
- Help with homework
- Organising bedrooms/toys
- Administering medicine with parents’ consent, if necessary
- Maintaining logs for the parents
- Light housekeeping, including children’s laundry
How does your French Nanny London Agency accommodates families with special needs children?
We have experienced nannies who are trained to work with children with special needs. We discuss their experience during the interview we have with them, and we also ask if they would be willing to work again with children with special needs.
During our initial phone call, we would discuss your child’s specific requirements to understand the specificities, to find a nanny who has the appropriate skills and experience to provide the best care and support.
Can your French Nanny London Agency provide nannies who specialize in specific educational philosophies, such as Montessori?
Yes, we have nannies who are trained in, and adhere to specific educational philosophies like Montessori, Waldorf, and others. We can match you with a nanny whose approach aligns with your educational preferences for your children.
How does French Nanny London Agency addresses the specific needs of families with newborns and infants?
We have specialised maternity nurses and nannies with extensive experience in newborn and infant care. They provide expert support in areas such as feeding, sleep training, and early development, ensuring your baby receives the best possible care.
How does your French Nanny London Agency vets nannies?
Our nannies go through a rigorous selection process. We conduct in-depth interviews, thorough background checks, verify references, and ensure each candidate has valid First Aid and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certification. Additionally, we assess their childcare experience and qualifications, ensuring they align with our high standards.
What qualifications do the nannies part of the French Nanny London Agency have?
All our nannies have relevant childcare experience, and many hold formal childcare qualifications. Some have additional certifications in child development or education. Most of our nannies are fluent in both English and an additional language (French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Russian…) ensuring complete language immersion if this is something you are looking for.
