Maternity Nurse & Newborn Care Specialist: What They Do and When You Need One

A maternity nurse — in the US often called a newborn care specialist — supports your family through the first weeks of your baby's life: feeding, sleep conditioning, overnight care and guidance for new parents. For many UHNW families it is the most valuable hire they ever make.

What they actually do

• Full overnight care so parents can sleep and recover
• Establishing feeding and sleep routines from day one
• Supporting breastfeeding, bottle feeding or combination feeding
• Tracking development, weight and health patterns
• Guiding parents with calm, experienced judgment — not opinions

What it costs

Expect $40–$75 per hour depending on market and experience, with 24-hour live-in arrangements negotiated as daily or weekly rates. Most engagements run 4–12 weeks, starting the day you come home from the hospital.

When to book

The best specialists are booked months in advance — ideally by your second trimester. Last-minute placements are possible but limit your choice significantly.

Elite Swiss places experienced newborn care specialists with families across the USA — every one personally interviewed, reference-checked and background-verified. Tell us your due date, and we reserve the right person for your first twelve weeks.