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Training, Events and Workshops

Toddler Tantrums & Sleep Training – Friday, September 8 at 9:30 AM – 11 AM

Register NOW for a FREE seminar in collaboration with H&A Parental Guidance, where the topics on managing “Toddler Tantrums & Sleep Training” will be covered.
RSVP: kate[@]nightingaledubai.com
For more information please call: 800UAE
We will also be conducting a draw for mums to win 4 hours free childcare.
Date: 08 September, from 9.30 am – 11 am
Location: Gold and Diamond Park| Building 7, Office 118 /119, Dubai, UAE

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Toddler Tantrums & Sleep Training
Toddler Tantrums & Sleep Training
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Baby Care Babysitting

The Gift of Time: Professional Babysitting & Baby Care

Nightingale professional baby care and babysitting nurses grant you the gift of time wrapped in the security of a certified nurse.

Babysitters in Dubai
Babysitters in Dubai

What would you do with a few extra hours each week? What could you accomplish with 10 child free hours each week? What about 20 or more hours? Professional baby care and babysitting nurses grant you the gift of time wrapped in the security of a certified nurse. Nightingale home nurses are DHA registered healthcare professionals who offer the peace of mind that comes with knowing your children are safe and happy while you are away. Whether you require baby care for your infant and children while you transition back to work or simply want a few hours to run errands or relax at the day spa, our nurses will care for your children in the comforts of their home.

Benefits of a Professional Babysitting Nurse

  • Maximize your time: Everyone deserves a little “me” time. A professional babysitter allows you to maximize your time while your children are cared for at home. No need to drop them off at a heavily populated daycare center, your professional sitter comes to you! By having a flexible schedule you give yourself the opportunity to recharge and rejuvenate, providing your children with the lifestyle and care they deserve. Whether you want to run errands, need to work part time or want to have a date night with your spouse, a professional babysitter allows you to leave your children knowing they are in the best of hands.
  • Foster relationships: Many new parents find the first few months extremely challenging. Your new baby requires so much time and attention that it’s hard to nurture the other relationships in your life (i.e. with your spouse, other children and friends). Even if you aren’t a new parent, a professional babysitter grants you extra time to spend with your spouse or other children. Not to mention, periodic date nights and conversations that don’t focus exclusively on your children are essential for maintaining your adult relationships. A professional babysitter allows you to leave your home knowing your children are well cared for, safe and happy.
  • Expand interactions: A professional child care provider introduces your children to individuals that are not family members. This helps your children embrace others while learning to interact and make friends with people outside of their immediate family members.
  • The comforts of home: We all prefer to be at home. Your children feel the same way. When you have to leave, a professional babysitter allows your children to remain in the comforts and security of their home. They can still enjoy their regular routines and toys, even when mom and dad have to be away. If you need to attend a night event, your babysitter will tuck your children in for a good night’s sleep. You can leave knowing they are in the best of hands.

Don’t Forget the Fun!

Our DHA registered nurses realize the importance of playtime and creative interactions for the development of your children. All our babysitting nurses have at least two years experience caring for children, so you can relax knowing they are in the safest of hands while you are away. Nightingale baby care and babysitting nurses not only keep your children safe and happy while you are away, but they also have fun with them! Babysitting nurse’s responsibilities include:

  • Taking care of your children.
  • Bathing and dressing your children.
  • Creative playtime and mind stimulation.
  • Reading, singing and learning activities.
  • Homework assistance.
  • Before and after school childcare.
  • And more!

Professional Baby Nurse for New Parents

Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, settling into your new routine can feel overwhelming. A professional babysitter can help you settle back into life after delivering your new bundle of joy. Your babysitting nurse will help you:

  • Sterilize bottles and help prepare for feeding.
  • Clean and tidy up the nursery.
  • Teach new parents how to remain hygienic around their newborn.
  • Encourage a safe and happy environment for parents, baby, and siblings.
  • Provide professional post-natal care.
  • Engage with your other children while you focus time on your little one (or vice versa).

Whether you need to take some time for yourself, go back to work, or need an extra set of hands while you balance life with your new baby, a certified baby care nurse is sure to alleviate some of the pressures associated with “having it all.” Looking for the perfect gift for a new parent or someone you think deserves a little free time? Purchasing a few hours of professional in home childcare is the perfect way to show you care. Contact us to learn more about Nightingale professional baby care and babysitting services

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Maternity Care Post-Cesarean Care

Maternity Nurses and Midwives: What to Expect

Maternity Nurses and Midwives
Maternity Nurses and Midwives

There are so many things to consider when caring for a newborn baby. The professional assistance of a maternity nurse will help you through the new experience.

The first months of becoming a new parent are all at once exciting and daunting. There are few things in life to compare to the pure joy of bringing your child home for the first. There are also so many things to consider when caring for a newborn baby. Throw in a perpetual lack of sleep or a difficult birthing experience and you might want to consider enlisting the professional assistance of a maternity nurse or midwife.

What is a Maternity Nurse?

A professional, qualified, registered nurse or midwife specializes in care for newborn babies and postnatal mothers. A maternity nurse provides nurturing, professional support, care and education for new parents on how to care for their newborn baby. They also provide parents the opportunity to rest and recover from the birth of their child.

A maternity nurse or maternity midwife is a knowledgeable, experienced, DHA registered healthcare professional who specializes in providing fundamental advice, support, care and relief to parents and newborn babies. They help ensure the first few weeks with a new baby are a smooth, comfortable, relaxed and highly delightful experience for everyone involved. Their assistance provides parents valuable time to rest and recover from the birth of their bundle of joy. They empower new parents to feel comfortable and confident in their ability to care for their new baby once the maternity nurse leaves.

Duties of a Maternity Nurse

Maternity nurses and midwives perform a wide range of duties aimed at providing relief and comfort for parents and their new baby. Based on your specific needs and requirements, they can provide care and observation 24-hours a day.

In the case of premature birth, you can request a nurse that has been trained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). These specialized nurses are experts in providing the specific care required for nurturing a premature baby.

Maternity nurse duties:

  • DHA registered maternity nurses and midwives provide fundamental advice and guidance about feeding, bathing, clothing, and establishing routines and sleep habits for newborn babies. They also physically perform all of these duties with you, addressing all of your questions and concerns.
  • For those mothers breastfeeding, maternity nurses will observe, encourage and advise on breastfeeding, as well as provide breast care in the event of a  mild complication (such as a clogged duct).
  • For those mothers bottle-feeding, maternity nurses help ensure all feeding equipment is clean, sterilized and ready for use day and night.
  • Maternity nurses check on the baby’s well-being and growth and assist with mother’s post-natal recovery (to include post-circumcision care).
  • Maternity nurses will care for your baby, allowing you time to rest and recover, to include feeding, bathing, changing nappies and soothing the infant when they cry.
  • For those families with big brothers and sisters, maternity nurses also help integrate the new baby into the family, providing a smooth transition into the new family environment.
  • Night time maternity nurses and midwives, help establish essential sleep routines for the baby. They wake during the evening to feed and change the baby, allowing the parents to experience a good night’s sleep.

Types of In Home Maternity Care

Each family has their own unique needs, requirements, and schedules. Depending on your circumstances, a maternity nurse can come during the day or night. In some cases the maternity nurse can live with your family during the duration of their contract, providing 24-hour care and assistance after the baby is born.

Daily Maternity Nurses: can work up to 12 hours a day; up to six days a week. Daily maternity nurses are an ideal option for families unable to provide live-in accommodations for their maternity nurse.

Night-only Maternity Nurses: work during the night and early morning hours, up to 6 days a week. They provide essential relief and support for parents who are looking for extra sleep or for those situations where the baby is frequently waking during the night.

Live-in Maternity Nurses: reside in your home, in their own living quarters. They provide round the clock care and assistance for new parents and their baby.

Is a Maternity Nurse the Same as a Maternity Nanny?

No. While some of the duties performed by a maternity nanny are similar to that of a maternity nurse or midwife; a maternity nanny is not a registered medical professional. Maternity nurses and midwives are DHA registered and medically trained to care for postnatal mothers and their newborn babies. They are trained to administer medications, treat postpartum depression, provide advice on breastfeeding and much more. A maternity nanny is simply an in-home childcare provider without medical training.

Regardless of whether you require a maternity nurse a few hours a day, during the night or around the clock, Nightingale Home Nursing has a plan that will fit your needs. We take pride in knowing that our DHA registered nurses and midwives provide parents with the nurturing support and care they need to rest easy knowing their newborn will be cared for by a professional, experienced, licensed nurse or midwife in the comforts of their home. Contact the Registered Maternity Nurses and Midwives at Nightingale to learn more about how we can help you welcome your new baby!

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Elderly Care Home Care

Benefits of Home Care for the Elderly in the UAE

Nightingale encourages the independence of our elderly clients while enabling them to remain active with their community and family.

elderly care services by a professional home nurse
elderly care services by a professional home nurse

Home health care for the aging and chronically ill in the UAE is quickly becoming the preferred solution for the growing elderly population. When provided the opportunity, most senior citizens prefer to live out their later years in the comfort and familiarity of their homes. With the help of a licensed medical professional, they can avoid having to move to an unfamiliar assisted living facility.

According to the World Economic Forum, “non-medical home care has been in formal existence for less than 20 years, but it is now helping millions of seniors around the world remain in their own homes, where they generally want to be, for as long as possible. Moreover, research indicates that non-medical care can very effectively complement medical care in today’s highly evolved senior care continuum.”

There are many benefits to obtaining home care for the elderly. From companionship to promoting aging with dignity, home care has multiple benefits. Here at Nightingale, we have compiled a list of the top reasons why you should use elderly home care to take care of your elderly relatives and loved ones.

Undivided Attention

When your loved one receives medical care in their home, the caregiver’s only responsibility is to provide compassionate, quality care for your loved one. This means your aging parent or loved one will have the complete, undivided attention of their caregiver. With a Nightingale caregiver, implementing care for the elderly is an individual, personalized affair. Your loved one receives one on one care at the necessary level to make them completely comfortable and safe.

Home Care is Cost Efficient and Personalized

A registered in-home nurse provides professional quality care and medical assistance. When compared to nursing homes and assisted living facility fees, they are an extremely affordable care option. On average, caring for your elderly loved ones in their home costs far less per hour than it would to admit them to a local elderly care home. Additionally, most reputable care providers in the UAE do not require the use of monthly or annual contracts. You simply enlist their services if and when you need them.

Home Care Provides Peace of Mind

When you bring a professional, preferred caregiver into your loved one’s life, you’re doing more than securing premium care for their health and wellbeing. You’re also guaranteeing the peace of mind that comes with knowing your elderly loved one is properly cared for. As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly difficult to provide the range and level of health care they need and deserve. Taking advantage of a professional in-home nursing care not only bolsters their love and support with professional, quality care but also enables you to spend your time enjoying their company without the pressures of providing for their care.

Keeping Families Together

During difficult times, such as illness or old age, a powerful family bond can make all the difference in the world. Families provide a stable foundation for the emotional support of their elderly loved one. Knowing that your loved one is in an environment where they feel safe and secure is worth its weight in gold. Those who choose home care for the elderly over assisted living facilities and nursing homes experience the advantage of visiting their family members whenever they wish, without the restrictions of visiting hours. Additionally, home care providers are devoted to involving family members in the care process of their loved one.

Independent Living

Perhaps the most important aspect of home health care resides in the fact that home care promotes an environment of independence, comfort and confidence for the elderly. This allows them to recover faster and grow old with dignity. The home environment is the least restrictive place for older adults to remain engaged with their typical daily activities in the community and with family and friends around them. With a range of home care services, your loved ones have the control and the ability to lead a meaningful and independent life well into old age. Home care services can range from medication reminders and bathing/showering helping with daily chores, meal preparation, and grocery shopping. Additionally, Nightingale nurses are licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). DHA registered nurses are qualified to administer medical care and treatments and are trained in extensive first aid techniques.

At Nightingale, our DHA registered nurses are trained in first aid, safety procedures and emergency response. We encourage the independence of our elderly clients while enabling them to remain active with their community and family, and would love to do the same for your loved ones too!

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