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Maternity night nurse

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likemysleep · 11/01/2007 16:20

Can anyone reccommend where I can find a night nurse and also give me an idea of what the going rate is? I am in North London. Thanks!

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naughtymummy · 11/01/2007 20:09

There is a company called nightnannies they have a web site. They have nannies based all over my friend just used one from SE london was 117 for a night from 9-7 cannot speak highly enough....

janett · 12/01/2007 00:44

hi there, do you know for how long you will be needing a night nanny, and would it be every night? I have done night nannying before so was curious as to the hours you were looking for. thank you.

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likemysleep · 12/01/2007 15:21

Not sure as it depends on the cost but probably 3 - 4 nights a week, 9pm - 7pm.
Do you work privatley or through an agency?
Thanks.

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janett · 13/01/2007 02:36

hi likemysleep. I do not work through an agency but i am qualified and have c.r.b. I presume you mean 9pm till 7am !! How old is your baby and are you breastfeeding? Thanks

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likemysleep · 13/01/2007 20:33

Now you come to mention it 9pm to 7pm is not such a bad idea! The last couple of nights have not been so bad and she has only woken up twice so I'm going to see how things go.

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janett · 14/01/2007 01:35

Hi likemysleep, Good to hear you got a bit of sleep. If you feel you would like just the occasional whole nights sleep that would suit me fine. I look after a 2 yr old old 2 days a week in N4. Anyway feel free to put up your e mail addy and i will send you mine if you want to get in touch. thank you

meb2006 · 16/01/2007 16:48

likemysleep I had a fantastic maternity nurse/night nurse when my daughter was about 10 weeks as we were at the end of our tether form sleep depravation - she was fantastic and can pass on details if you want them - contact me if you do - I would highly recommend her - she is happy to do the odd nights - she really helped us alot.

boo64 · 16/01/2007 21:03

I can't recommend anyone as in the end my night nanny p'd me off (long story) BUT the whole night's sleep twice a week was a godsend and kept me sane!

If I ever have another I'd absolutely get another one - just not the same one I had with ds!

Night nannies (generically - can't speak for the agency called that as I haven't used them) are worth every penny!

Mind you by the time I got mine I wasn't breastfeeding so wonder whether it is as worthwhile if you are?

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