Newborn Twin Expert
Maternity Nurse in London
Female Member since Jul 2009 Last Updated Dec 2024 Last Login 31 Dec 2024
My Summary
Twin & Sleep Specialist Maternity Nurse In London “Asking For Help Is The First Step!’
About Me
I’m Lucia, a mum of two and I live in London. I’m a professional career Newborn Care Specialist, Maternity Nurse, Night Nanny, Parent Educator. I also mentor Junior Maternity Nurses & Night Nannies. In addition to this, I am an internationally certified holistic Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant. I started my professional career as a newborn care specialist in London in 1996 and have 28+ years extensive, continuously ongoing experience working with newborns and infants, premature babies and twins/multiples. I’m happy to provide several checkable references from previous and most recent clients upon request.
Apart from working with parents for a few weeks/months following birth, for those parents who don’t require a daily maternity nurse, I also help troubleshoot all types of common or more complicated issues with their newborn, such as breastfeeding , nipple refusal, milk supply (too little or too much), weaning off the breast, formula and bottle feeding, mixed feeding, excessive crying, colic, reflux, jaundice, diarrhoea and constipation, managing post immunisation fever, newborn acne, bottle refusal and so on. I can help prevent snd cure the worst of nappy rashes that are so common in newborns. My biggest expertise and passion is in solving any kind or sleep issues in children 3 months to 5 years of age.
Due to running sleep and troubleshooting consultations in the evenings, as well as private postnatal group classes, I mainly offer daytime maternity nursing services. I can, however, be available at various times or overnight, depending on my bookings, so please enquire.
PLEASE NOTE: I do not offer 24 hour round the clock maternity nursing services.
I absolutely love taking care of newborns but I’m equally very passionate about supporting new mums at the same time, emotionally and mentally, especially during those first few weeks and months following birth, that can be so tiring and challenging. I help parents implement strategies for tackling a range of day and night-time issues in newborns, such as colic, reflux, inconsolable crying and baby not settling well into or throughout the night.
Upon your arrival home from the hospital, I can help you get settled, assist and advice you on breast, bottle or combination feeding, help with changing, clipping your baby’s nails, bathing and providing complete care for your newborn. I will also demonstrate how to swaddle your newborn safely and show you the most effective techniques for settling and winding. I will further teach you how to recreate the precious 4th trimester, as well as the best environment for sleep. Believe me when I say, that it is indeed a MYTH that newborn babies can’t be put on a regular sleep and feed schedule from day one. In a safe and supportive way, I have so far in 28 years managed to put every single newborn on a gentle and predictable routine, which in turn encouraged them to sleep better and for longer, throughout the day and night. This also applies to premature babies, and is even more important for parents of twins and triplets, which is where my tandem feeding expertise truly comes into play. A consistency that a gentle routine provides, will no doubt give your baby positive sleep associations from the beginning and lead to good and healthy sleep habits in the future.
I’m trained to recognise signs of PPD/PND and offer emotional support and advice to help tackle this. The latest scientific research tells us that sleep deprivation is very closely linked to postnatal depression and anxiety. My approach to help prevent this from happening, is in ensuring that parents of babies under my care are well rested and they use the time I’m there to care for their baby wisely, to catch up on lost sleep. This extra rest allows parents to be at their best, so by the time I finish my shift, they will be able to take over and provide the highest level of care possible for their little bundle of joy.
With a science and evidence-based approach as a holistic sleep consultant, I want to share my knowledge and understanding about the importance of sleep. I believe it’s one of the best gift parents can give to their children (and to themselves) in the long-term. By creating heathy sleep habits early on, having a flexible schedule, all adapted to your own personal beliefs and lifestyle, parents can get the sleep they need and deserve! My most favourite motto is “Sleep is a biological need, not a luxury!”
I have created a fundraiser (please enquire for the link) for vulnerable new mums in order to help prevent PND/PPD. If you are able to and would like to make a donation please contact me. Thank you.
My Experience
I have been working as a Newborn Care Specialist, Maternity Day & Night Nurse, Maternity Nanny, Night Nanny, as well as a fully certified international Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant for over 28 years.
I also run educational private 1-1 or group classes for new and expectant parents in order to better prepare them for life with a new baby and make them feel confident in their own parenting abilities (feel free to enquire via PM or text message if you’re interested in attending these classes). I mentor newly qualified maternity nurses and night nannies, following the completion of their course, in order for them to gain professional hands on experience whilst working with new mums and their newborn babies. I’m very passionate about sharing my wisdom and knowledge with new parents, teaching them all there is to know about the world of babies!
Please ENQUIRE about the price if you’re interested in taking part in PRIVATE 1-1 POSTNATAL or GROUP CLASSES. These are suitable for a small group of 2-4 couples and can be hosted in the comfort of your own home. Group classes are offered at a discounted rate.
My Qualifications
Studied full time for 4 years from 1992-1996 at a Boarding school abroad and acquired an NNEB National Diploma in Child Studies/Nursery Nursing, N/SVQ level 3 Nursery Teacher training.
I am also trained and can help with the following: Breastfeeding, Nutrition For Sleep, Allergies & Sleep, Infant Feeding including breast, bottle and combination feeding, Tongue & Lip Ties, Colic, Reflux & Sleep, Weaning/Starting Solids including Baby Led Weaning, Infant Allergies, all about Formula Feeding, Postnatal Depression & Anxiety including Mental Health Support.
CERTIFICATES & QUALIFICATIONS:
- NNEB National Diploma in Child Studies/Nursery Nursing, N/SVQ level 3 Nursery Teacher training.
- Holistic International Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant Certificate
- Paediatric First Aid Training
- Enhanced DBS Check
- Public Liability Insurance
- Level 2 in Educational & Child Psychology
- Executive Member of the IICT (International Institute of Complementary Therapies)
- Member of the IACSC (International Association of Child Sleep Consultants)
My Availability
Please enquire about my current availability as it changes very frequently.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Invoices for consultations must be paid upfront at the time of booking and will only be confirmed once payment has been received in full. Bookings for longer term Maternity Nursing services are subject to a non-refundable deposit payment.
As I’m self-employed, I charge a Gross hourly rate from which I settle my own taxes, NI, public liability insurance and all other expenses.
TROUBLESHOOTING - Ask me ANYTHING!
This is for any questions or concerns you may have regarding your newborn. You will receive advice, guidance and solutions to solve the problem. Suitable for more minor issues.
Price: £65 for a 30-minute troubleshooting call or £100 for a 45-minute phone consultation.
Private 1-1 TROUBLESHOOTING/ home visits:
Duration: 60 mins
Price: £150
Any additional support: £90 p/h.
- Suitable for more complex issues that require hands-on support and in-person observation and assessment, such as Colic, Reflux, Jaundice, Breastfeeding help and advice including Mastitis, Expressing, Latch, Nipple Confusion/Refusal, Combination Feeding, Infant Allergies, Bottle Refusal, Feeding Aversions, Crying and Fussing, Severe nappy rash that isn’t improving, Sleep Problems and more. I will visit you and your baby in the comfort of your own home for an initial assessment. I will address the issues you are experiencing and work with you to find solutions to any problems.
For any SLEEP-RELATED issues after purchasing one of my sleep packages,
ADDITIONAL in-person FOLLOW UP support is available for babies up to 4 months old. This is a gentle holistic guided session for parents to practice settling their newborn in the safest and most effective way possible, all done under my careful and professional supervision.
Price: £60 per hour.
IN-PERSON & ONLINE/REMOTE SLEEP CONSULTATIONS for babies 3/4months+
as well as toddlers up to 5 years of age. Various sleep packages available so please enquire!
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My Fees
- Maternity Nursing from £25.00 per hour (gross)
DAYTIME RATES FOR BOOKINGS
- Single baby: £25 £30 per hour
- Twins/Multiples: £35-£40 per hour
PLEASE NOTE:
The lower rate applies for full time hours only (8-10 hours per day) and for longer term bookings of 4 weeks minimum. Please enquire for an exact quote.
OVERNIGHT SET RATES (10 hours per night)
- Single baby: £30 per hour
- Twins/Multiples: £40 per hour
TROUBLESHOOTING CONSULTATIONS for various issues (listed below): £150 for the first 60 minutes and £90 for any additional hours.
My Documents
- DBS Check (added 24/09/2022)
- First Aid Certificate: Paediatric first aid certificate (added 24/09/2022)
- Reference: Newborn Maternity day and night nurse (added 23/09/2022)
- Reference: Newborn maternity night nurse (added 23/09/2022)
- Reference: Maternity night nurse (added 23/09/2022)
- Reference: Maternity Nurse (added 23/09/2022)
- Reference: Maternity Nurse for newborn (added 23/09/2022)
- Reference: Maternity nurse for newborn twins (added 23/09/2022)
- Training Certificate: Member of international institution of complementary therapists (added 02/07/2021)
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