Basic work of confinement nanny
As an important member of the newborn family, the scope of work of the postpartum nanny is very wide, which mainly includes taking care of the basic life and nursing work of the newborn baby, assisting the mother to recover, and providing some help in family life. Specifically, the basic work of a confinement nanny can be summarized from the following aspects:
Newborn care
The confinement nanny needs to be responsible for bathing the baby, changing diapers, feeding, massaging and stimulating, observing body temperature and weight, etc. Newborns are relatively sensitive to external stimulation because of their weak constitution, so the confinement nanny needs to be gentle and careful, and not overly torment the baby\’s body. At the same time, confinement nanny also needs to know some knowledge and skills about baby care, such as how to prevent and deal with common diseases such as eczema, omphalitis, jaundice, etc.
Maternity care
Confinement nanny also needs to provide comprehensive nursing services for pregnant women, including diet, recovery exercise, psychological counseling, etc. During the postpartum recovery process, the confinement nanny needs to help the mother expel toxins from the body, stimulate breast secretion, and help the mother get rid of postpartum depression and other problems. At the same time, she must pay careful attention to the mother\’s body and psychology.
Household assistance
In addition to taking care of newborns and mothers, confinement nannies also need to provide some help in family life, such as keeping the home tidy and assisting family members with meals. In terms of helping family members with cooking, shopping, etc., confinement sisters also need to understand relevant hygiene knowledge and dietary matching skills to ensure that family members have adequate nutrition.
Cultural exchange
As a member of the family, confinement sisters also need to engage in cultural exchanges. Although a confinement nanny does not necessarily need to have an in-depth understanding of the various cultural backgrounds of family members, it is still necessary to understand some basic etiquette and cultural habits. During the communication, confinement sisters need to cater to various preferences and habits, respect the personalities and lifestyles of family members, and avoid imposing their own cultural concepts on family members.
How to become an excellent confinement nanny
To become an excellent confinement nanny, you need to have the following qualities:
Professional knowledge and skills
An excellent confinement nanny needs to know knowledge about baby care, maternal care, diet, nutrition and family life, as well as master some practical skills. For example, issues such as how to get rid of postpartum depression and how to take care of mothers with blocked milk valves require certain professional knowledge and corresponding skills.
Responsibility and patience
The confinement nanny has a very heavy workload and requires 24-hour care and attention. This requires the confinement nanny to have enough sense of responsibility and patience, and not to relax her attention and care for the baby and mother because of the heavy work tasks. Confinement nanny needs to overcome loneliness and fatigue and maintain an optimistic attitude.
Communication and coordination skills
The confinement nanny needs to communicate with family members and coordinate their life and work arrangements. The confinement nanny needs to make every family member satisfied with their work, and at the same time, she must establish good relationships with family members and build a familyMembers’ sense of trust in themselves.
Summary
As professionals in newborn care and maternal care, confinement nannies have very heavy tasks and require certain professional knowledge and skills. They also need to have enough sense of responsibility and patience, and maintain an optimistic attitude. The job of a confinement nanny is not only to take care of newborns and mothers, but also to provide some help to family members and coordinate various details of family life. Excellent confinement nannies need to constantly learn and improve their professional level, establish good relationships with family members, and abide by professional ethics and industry standards.
