Support for New Parents: How to Feel Organised, Cared For, and in Control After Birth
- Morgane Besins
- Aug 4
- 3 min read
When a baby arrives, everything shifts. Here’s how to navigate early parenthood with more clarity, calm, and support — written in partnership with Fox & Cubs.
Whether it’s your first or third baby, the early weeks of parenthood are powerful, emotional… and often completely overwhelming. Time disappears, sleep is a luxury, and even the smallest tasks can feel like mountains.
This shift is completely normal. But that doesn’t mean you have to figure it all out alone.
That’s why FOUR MAMAS has partnered with Fox & Cubs, a trusted London-based childcare and household staffing agency, to help guide you through the transition with calm, clarity, and care. Our shared mission is simple: to make family life easier, more joyful, and better supported — emotionally and practically.
Why Life Feels So Different After a Baby — and How to Reorganise Around It
Bringing a baby home shifts every aspect of your routine and identity. Your body is healing, your baby needs round-the-clock care, and the demands of daily life continue. Most mothers tell us they’re not prepared for how relentless this phase can feel — or how difficult it is to ask for help.
Some common questions we hear from new parents:
How can I rest and recover while caring for my baby?
What kind of help is appropriate, and where do I find it?
How do I know who to trust with my baby?
The truth is: you’re not meant to do this alone. And support comes in many different forms — from emotional reassurance to in-home care.
What Kind of Help Can You Ask For?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but here are a few options families often consider in London:
🍼 Maternity Nurses
These are qualified professionals who support families in the first days and weeks after birth. They can assist with feeding (breast or bottle), sleep routines, postnatal recovery, and newborn care — usually for a set number of hours per day or overnight.
👶 Nannies (Live-in or Daily)
Nannies can provide regular childcare support once parents are ready for more structured help — whether returning to work, navigating multiple children, or simply needing support in daily routines.
🧸 Flexible or Temporary Help
Some families choose occasional support — such as weekend help, after-school care for older siblings, or a few hours a week to rest or attend appointments.
🌍 Multilingual Nannies
For families raising bilingual or multilingual children, there are professionals available who speak a range of languages including French, Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin.
What Being Organised Really Looks Like in Early Parenthood
Organisation after birth isn’t about ticking boxes — it’s about creating space to breathe. It can look like:
Knowing who to call when you’re exhausted
Having a calm, trusted person in your home
Feeling supported and more like yourself again
Being able to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the moments that matter
You Deserve to Feel Supported Every Step of the Way
Modern motherhood is beautiful, messy, and exhausting. But with the right support — whether it's an expert midwife, a few extra hours of help at home, or simply a space to exhale — it becomes more manageable.
Let’s make those early weeks feel more manageable, less lonely, and more joyful.