From midwife to maternity nurse: your new opportunity in private households

Every begin­ning holds a special kind of magic – and you can help shape it
The birth of a child is a magi­cal moment—and as a midwife, you accom­pany this magic with your know­ledge and intui­tion. Yet many midwi­ves are incre­asingly facing diffi­cult working condi­ti­ons in hospi­tals. High levels of respon­si­bi­lity, low pay, and a lack of predic­ta­bi­lity are often part of ever­y­day life. It is time for a profes­sio­nal alter­na­tive that truly reflects your expe­ri­ence, commit­ment, and perso­na­lity: become a private midwife—as a mate­r­nity nurse in a private household.

Why many midwi­ves are leaving hospi­tal work behind
The acade­mi­sa­tion of midwi­fery trai­ning in 2021 marked an important step toward quality and profes­sio­nal reco­gni­tion. Howe­ver, the day-to-day reality for many free­lance hospi­tal-based midwi­ves remains sobering:

• Often on call around the clock, without perma­nent employment
• Remu­ne­ra­tion only through health insu­rance funds—with no addi­tio­nal fees from the hospital
• From 1 Novem­ber 2025: new rest­ric­tions under the Midwi­fery Care Agreement

These struc­tu­ral chan­ges further compli­cate your alre­ady deman­ding work. Many midwi­ves ask them­sel­ves: *“Is this it—or is there some­thing better out there?”*

The alter­na­tive: working as a private midwife in post­na­tal care
More and more fami­lies are seeking perso­na­li­sed support in their own homes—provided by quali­fied, expe­ri­en­ced midwi­ves who stand by them during the sensi­tive period after birth. In this role, you work as a mate­r­nity nurse or private midwife in post­na­tal care—individualised, self-deter­mi­ned, and meaningful.

Typi­cal areas of work:

• Compre­hen­sive post­na­tal care (4–12 weeks), 6 days a week, inclu­ding over­night stays in the family’s home

Night Nurse: night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Day shifts: flexi­ble care on 5 days per week

Remu­ne­ra­tion is paid directly by the families—independent of health insu­rance provi­ders. For you, this means plan­ning secu­rity, appre­cia­tion, and a working envi­ron­ment in which your work is truly valued.

Fees on a self-employed basis:

• Day rates start­ing at approx. €500 gross (24-hour care)
• Up to €1,000 per day with rele­vant addi­tio­nal quali­fi­ca­ti­ons or references

Is working as a mate­r­nity nurse right for me?
Provi­ding care for fami­lies in private house­holds is inten­sive and rewarding—and requi­res certain perso­nal qualities:

• A genuine service mind­set and real enjoy­ment of working with families
• Empa­thy and a confi­dent, profes­sio­nal presence
• Flexi­bi­lity, resi­li­ence, and profes­sio­nal distance
• Didac­tic skills to guide parents—without lecturing

Apply now: we place midwi­ves who want more
At N4YK Nanny4yourkid, we specia­lise in placing profes­sio­nal and expe­ri­en­ced midwi­ves with carefully selec­ted fami­lies throug­hout Germany (and beyond). Our agency stands for perso­nal support, fair condi­ti­ons, and genuine appreciation—both for fami­lies and for you.

How to cont­act us:
Phone: +49 8158 9073637
Whats­App: +49 1520 7114299
Email: [mail@n4yk.com](mailto:mail@n4yk.com)

Take the next step in your midwi­fery career—and disco­ver how fulfil­ling your work in a private setting can be.