Nurtured Hearts
Mother & Baby Care Ltd
Professional and Compassionate Care throughout the Perinatal Period
@nurturedheartsbabycare
Welcome!
I'm Rose - Maternity Nurse, Night Nanny, Baby Care Specialist and Postnatal Transition Coach. I am the proud owner of Nurtured Hearts Mother & Baby Care Ltd, and live in Newcastle Upon Tyne with my husband and young children.
As a mother myself, I know how vital it is to have trusted and professional help to call upon when we need it most. This is especially true in the perinatal period, when gentle guidance and compassionate care is crucial for the wellbeing of both mother and baby.
New motherhood is a time of huge upheaval physically and emotionally, and amidst the joy and celebration there are also moments of vulnerability and uncertainty. As mothers we deserve to be nurtured with the same care and compassion as our babies, and given grace and understanding as we navigate a new and often overwhelming phase of life.
This philosophy lies at the heart of everything I do professionally, and was the motivation behind the creation of Nurtured Hearts Mother & Baby Care. I am a firm believer that to nurture a child we must also nurture their mother, forming a loving and supportive village around them both.
I am passionate about being part of this village, drawing on my background in nursing, psychology and newborn nannying to provide practical and emotional support to mothers throughout the perinatal period.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of newborn and infant care, I have dedicated my career to the care of babies in both the home and hospital environment. My professional expertise lies not only in babycare, but in providing reassurance, emotional support and guidance for the whole family.
I am a qualified Maternity Nurse and Newborn Care Specialist, and have completed additional training in Breastfeeding Support, Care of Multiples, Safe Sleep, Infant Massage and Perinatal Mental Health Challenges. I have a particular interest in Maternal Wellbeing and Perinatal Psychology, and recently certified as a Postnatal Transition Coach.
I hold degrees in Psychology and Paediatric Health and Social Care, and prior to having children of my own spent 8 years providing nursing care to babies and children at a regional Children's Hospital in England.
I have extensive experience caring for newborns and babies of all ages, including those with additional needs and health challenges. Having three young children of my own, I also understand the realities of motherhood and the challenges of caring for tiny humans at their most dependant and demanding stages of development.
Over the course of my career I have cared for hundreds of babies and their families, and supported parents during some of their most vulnerable and challenging moments.
It is an immense privilege to be trusted with these intimate and unfiltered moments of parenthood, and I am particularly proud of the care I have given to mothers experiencing bereavement, newborn health challenges and postnatal anxiety and depression.
Whatever the circumstances, it takes huge trust to invite someone into your home and entrust them with the care of your precious baby. It is a responsibility I take extremely seriously, and I take pride in delivering the highest levels of care, professionalism and confidentiality.
I am committed to continuing professional development, and endeavour to provide my clients with the latest in evidence-based care and guidance. I also have an Enhanced DBS Check, Comprehensive Insurance and up to date training in Paediatric First Aid and Emergencies.
Alongside my work with babies, I am passionate about providing care and emotional support to women as they navigate motherhood. I know how easy it is for a mother's needs to be eclipsed by those of her baby, and for her own wellbeing to be neglected and placed on the backburner. Whilst everyone rushes to hold the baby, the mother's need to be nurtured and held is frequently overlooked - often when she needs it most. I am dedicated to addressing this, advocating for mothers in the perinatal period and ensuring that their wellbeing is afforded the same time, attention and priority as the care of their baby.
As a Postnatal Transition coach I see first hand how important it is for mothers to have someone to hold space for their emotions, to validate their experiences and to guide them gently through the immense changes of matrescence. Amidst the joy of pregnancy and parenthood come pressures, conflicting emotions and moments of exhaustion and overwhelm. Many of us will also carry trauma from our reproductive journeys and experiences, and this can impact on our experience of motherhood and increase our vulnerability in the perinatal period.
I recognise these complicated facets of motherhood, and the importance of supporting mothers with their emotional needs as much as their practical needs. In a season of life full of conflicting advice and opinions, I hope that I can silence some of the 'noise' surrounding mothers and be source of gentle guidance, empathy and care. Above all, I want to end my time with each family knowing that mother and baby have been equally held, equally nurtured, and equally supported to thrive.
My Services
How can I help? At Nurtured Hearts Mother & Baby Care Ltd I am committed to providing the highest levels of care, professionalism and client confidentiality. I recognise the unique parenting journey of each family, and the way needs and support will vary over time. My packages of care are truly bespoke, with the flexibility to give you the help you need when you need it and how you need it.
Whether you need my help for two hours or two months, daytime or overnight, on the telephone or in person, I will work with you to deliver personalised care tailored to your individual needs and circumstances.
Prenatal Services
A mother is born in the moment she learns she is carrying a little life inside her. Whatever the duration of that life, whatever the circumstances, I am here to provide practical and emotional support during pregnancy and help you prepare for life with a newborn. Whether it is your first baby or your fifth, a time of joy or apprehension, I will work with you to ensure you feel truly held and supported.
My prenatal services include:
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Practical and emotional support throughout the prenatal period, particularly in the context of challenges such as multiple pregnancy, hyperemesis gravidarum, high risk pregnancy or prolonged bed rest.
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Emotional support for mothers experiencing prenatal anxiety and depression or the complicated emotions arising from prior pregnancy or neonatal losses.
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Help with childcare and household jobs to maximise opportunities for resting and nesting.
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Demonstration of any practical skills you need to master before welcoming your baby.
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Preparation for what to expect in the initial days and weeks after birth, with guidance on postnatal recovery and newborn behaviour and development.
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Discussion of your feeding goals and guidance on how to get off to the best start with breastfeeding, formula feeding or mixed feeding.
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Education and advice on safe sleeping practices.
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Help with setting up the nursery and babyproofing the home.
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Information and advice on the purchase of newborn essentials and items for your hospital bag.
Postnatal & Newborn Services
The postnatal period is a unique season of life, and one which frequently leaves us exhausted and overwhelmed as mothers. I am here to be a trusted and reassuring presence in the days, weeks and months after birth, giving you the practical and emotional support you need to recover, adjust and thrive as a mother.
My postnatal care packages can be remote or in person, and include;
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Education and advice on normal newborn behaviours, feeding cues and sleep expectations, as well as red flags for illness or need for medical attention.
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Support with all aspects of newborn care, including feeding, settling, bathing, cord care and safe sleep practices.
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Strategies for soothing your baby and dealing with periods of prolonged or excessive crying.
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Advice on age-appropriate play activities and developmental stimulation for your baby.
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Light domestic and household duties to enable you to rest and recuperate after birth.
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Telephone and Whatsapp Support to address those questions and moments of worry that crop-up in the newborn period.
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Provision of baby and sibling care to facilitate your rest and recovery.
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Daytime visits and support for as long as you need.
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Twilight visits to assist with the household evening routine.
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Overnight care of your baby, either as sole charge care whilst you sleep or to provide support with breastfeeding and settling.
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1:1 tuition in baby massage, allowing you to discover the amazing benefits of baby massage in the comfort of your own home.
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Accompanying you / assisting you with any 'firsts' you may be anxious about.
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Practical and emotional support during periods of postnatal anxiety or depression.
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Advice on infant safety and baby-proofing throughout the home.
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Laundry duties in the nursery including washing, ironing and organising of baby's clothes.
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Support with breastfeeding, including assistance with optimal latching, positioning and assessment of effective milk transfer.
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Support with bottle feeding, including paced / responsive feeding, safe preparation of feeds and effective latching.
I also offer Night Nannying, Babysitting and
tuition in baby-massage.
Please get in touch to discuss how I can help and talk through my services and bespoke care packages in more detail.
Rose x
