Childcare help, new born (Mums had to go into hospital)

[user1527950919]

Hi there,

I haven't had much time to research the best place to put this but please advise if there is a better area.

I'm a Dad to a new born baby (just a week old), my wife shortly after giving birth unfortuently has become quite unwell and has had to go into hospital.

As a new Dad this experience has been difficult but me and my Son are doing OKAY, he's even put weight on within the first week from birth which the Midwife was very happy about, however I'm hitting a snagging point.

Please don't judge me, but I have to find someone to help out with my new born while Mummy is unwell -- I am the bread winner and must get back to work very soon or I risk loosing our livelihood, I'm self employed so there isn't any option of taking more leave.

What do people usually do in this scenario? I have pinged a few emails out to local childminders/nannies however I'm still waiting for replys right now. Also a quick ad on Care.com has come back with some messages but I'd have to fork out £30 before I could even read them and I'm skeptical if they are genuine enquires.

I'm Leeds based.

Thanks a lot
Simon

[INeedNewShoes]

You need a proper maternity nanny really in this situation; someone with experience of looking after newborns. It's a special situation really, a newborn being separated from its mum. Please don't just search websites for people advertising as childminders.

The baby's midwife or health visitor would be a good place to start as they should know of some names of tried and tested nannies.

[NapQueen]

Is your wifes illness something that could be treated in post natal ward? If so can baby go in with her under the care of the MWs there?

[Gazelda]

I'd definitely be speaking to your wife's midwife or HV. And do speak with friends, I'm sure they'd be delighted to help if practical for them.
Is your wife able to have visitors?

[sausagerollsontheside]

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