The weeks following childbirth are among the most physically demanding and emotionally intense of a woman’s life. A new mother is recovering from labour or surgery while simultaneously learning to feed, soothe, and care for her newborn — often with very little sleep and enormous pressure to “get it right.”
Caremate Homecare’s mother and baby care service in Kolkata is here to make this transition as smooth, safe, and supported as possible. Our trained caregivers provide hands-on help for new mothers recovering after delivery, and expert newborn care for your baby — so the whole family can rest, bond, and recover together.
C-Section Recovery Support
Recovery from a Caesarean section requires careful wound management, restricted movement, and significant support with daily activities. Our caregivers assist with movement, help with personal hygiene without disturbing the incision, manage dressing changes in coordination with your doctor, and provide all necessary support while your body heals.
Post-Natal Physiotherapy
Childbirth — especially difficult labours and C-sections — affects the core muscles, pelvic floor, and posture. Our post-natal physiotherapy programme helps new mothers safely rebuild pelvic floor strength, correct posture, reduce back pain, and regain abdominal tone. Sessions are gentle, progressive, and designed for the post-natal body.
Lactation and Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding is natural but not always instinctive. Many new mothers struggle with latch difficulties, low milk supply, engorgement, sore nipples, or uncertainty about feeding frequency. Our trained caregivers provide practical, non-judgmental breastfeeding support — helping you find the right position, establishing a feeding rhythm, and troubleshooting common issues.
Japa (Traditional Post-Natal) Care
Japa is the traditional Bengali and Indian practice of post-natal care, involving warm oil massages for the mother, specific dietary guidance, abdominal binding, steam baths, and rest routines that support physical recovery and emotional restoration. Japa care is deeply rooted in the understanding that a mother’s body needs active nourishing after childbirth. Our caregivers trained in japa practices can provide this beautiful, time-tested form of post-natal recovery.
Nutritional Guidance
A breastfeeding mother’s nutritional needs are significantly higher than during pregnancy. Our caregivers can assist with meal preparation using traditional, nourishing, postpartum-appropriate foods — and guide the family on what to feed the new mother for optimal milk production and recovery.
Emotional Support and Companionship
Post-natal depression and anxiety affect a significant number of new mothers. Having a caring, experienced companion present — someone who understands what is normal in the post-natal period — can make an enormous difference to a new mother’s emotional wellbeing. Our caregivers are trained to recognise signs of post-natal distress and to provide compassionate, non-judgemental support.
Abdominal Binding
Post-delivery abdominal binding, done correctly, supports the uterus in returning to its original position, provides back support, and aids recovery of core tone. Our caregivers trained in post-natal care can advise on and assist with appropriate abdominal binding techniques.
Newborn Bathing and Grooming
Bathing a newborn for the first time — and every day in the early weeks — is nerve-wracking for new parents. Our caregivers are experienced in safe newborn bathing technique: correct water temperature, secure hold, gentle cleaning, and cord care. We show parents the technique so they gain confidence to do it themselves.
Umbilical Cord Care
Proper cleaning and drying of the umbilical cord stump until it falls off naturally is an important part of newborn hygiene. Our caregivers follow safe cord care protocols and will monitor for any signs of infection.
Breastfeeding and Bottle Feeding Support
Ensuring the baby is latching correctly, feeding frequently enough, and gaining weight appropriately is a source of constant anxiety in the first weeks. We help assess feeding positions, feeding duration, and frequency, and advise on supplementation if needed.
Newborn Sleep Routine Guidance
Helping a newborn establish a day-night rhythm reduces exhaustion for the whole family. Our caregivers guide parents on age-appropriate sleep patterns and safe sleep practices (positioning, sleeping environment).
Infant Oil Massage (Malish)
Traditional Indian infant massage — malish — promotes healthy weight gain, improves digestion, relieves colic, strengthens muscles, and deepens the mother-baby bond. Our caregivers demonstrate the technique and can perform sessions daily if required.
Nappy Care and Skin Management
Newborn skin is delicate. Proper nappy changes, use of appropriate products, and monitoring for rashes are all part of our newborn care service.
Jaundice Monitoring
Newborn jaundice (neonatal jaundice) is extremely common in the first week. Our caregivers monitor for yellowing of the skin and eyes, understand the significance of different jaundice levels, and know when to advise parents to seek immediate medical attention.
Vaccination Schedule Guidance
Our caregivers can help new parents understand the Indian childhood immunisation schedule and remind families of upcoming vaccination dates.
Baby Colic and Gas Relief
Colic is one of the most distressing experiences for new parents. Our experienced caregivers have practical techniques for soothing a colicky baby — winding positions, gentle massage, carrying techniques — and can offer perspective on when colic is within the normal range and when to see a doctor.
We understand that different families have different needs in the post-natal period. Caremate Homecare offers flexible care arrangements:
Short-Term Support (10–15 Days)
Ideal for families who need intensive support immediately after hospital discharge, particularly for C-section recoveries or mothers without nearby family support. Covers full mother and baby care during the most vulnerable early weeks.
Standard Post-Natal Package (30 Days)
The traditional Bengali and Indian understanding of post-natal recovery recognises the first 40 days as critical. Our 30-day package provides comprehensive mother and baby care through this period, including japa care, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and nutritional guidance.
Extended Support (Beyond 30 Days)
Some families — particularly those with multiples, premature babies, or mothers recovering from complicated deliveries — require support for 45–60 days or longer. We accommodate extended arrangements.
Specific Service Bookings
If you only need specific services such as post-natal physiotherapy, infant massage, or lactation support, we can arrange these as individual sessions without a full care package.
The quality of a post-natal caregiver matters enormously. Caremate’s mother and baby care team includes:
Our service is particularly valuable for:
Caremate’s mother and baby care service is available across Kolkata and nearby areas:
Salt Lake City | New Town | Rajarhat | Ballygunge | Alipore | Park Street | Bhowanipore | Tollygunge | Jadavpur | Behala | Dum Dum | Barasat | Garia | Sonarpur | Dhakuria | Gariahat | Lake Town
Q: When should I book a mother and baby caregiver?
Ideally, book during the third trimester — at least 2–4 weeks before your due date. This gives us time to understand your specific needs, match you with the right caregiver, and have everything in place for your return from hospital.
Q: Can the caregiver stay overnight?
Yes. We offer both daytime-only and live-in caregiver arrangements. Overnight care is particularly valuable in the first 2–4 weeks when feeding is frequent and both parents are sleep-deprived.
Q: Is your team trained in traditional japa care specific to Bengal?
Yes. We have caregivers experienced in traditional Bengali post-natal practices including warm oil massage for the mother, specific dietary guidance, steam baths, and abdominal support.
Q: What if my baby requires medical attention while the caregiver is present?
Our caregivers are trained to recognise newborn warning signs that require immediate medical attention — difficulty breathing, persistent high temperature, jaundice that appears intense or rapid, refusal to feed. In such cases, they will alert you and guide you to seek medical care immediately. They do not provide medical treatment but they know when to escalate.
Q: Does the caregiver help with household tasks as well?
The primary focus is on mother and baby care, not general housework. However, light support related to the mother’s and baby’s needs — preparing feeding equipment, helping with the baby’s laundry, assisting with the mother’s meals — is included within the scope of care.
Q: Can I have a caregiver for just a few hours a day rather than full time?
Yes. We offer part-time daily support if a full-time caregiver is not needed. For example, a 4-hour or 8-hour daily shift to provide the most support-intensive part of the day.
Q: Are all your mother and baby care team members female?
Yes. Given the sensitive nature of post-natal care, all our caregivers in this service are women.
Q: What is the cost of mother and baby care services in Kolkata?
Pricing depends on the services required, duration (days/weeks), and whether the caregiver is required to live in or come on a daily basis. Call us for a specific quote based on your situation.
Q: Can I meet or speak with the caregiver before confirming?
Yes. We encourage families to speak with the assigned caregiver before care commences so you can feel comfortable and confident. We can arrange a call or a brief meeting.
Q: What if the caregiver and the mother don’t get along?
We take the relationship between the caregiver and the family very seriously. If there is any compatibility issue, please let us know immediately and we will work to resolve it, including reassigning a different caregiver if needed.
You deserve support in these precious and demanding first weeks. Call Caremate Homecare on 891-096-2496 to discuss your requirements and book your mother and baby care package.
Caregivers are trained in postnatal and neonatal care by certified healthcare professionals.
All caregivers undergo background verification and health screening before deployment.
Respectful of traditional Indian postpartum practices while incorporating evidence-based care.
We cover nutrition, mental and physical health.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — including nights for round-the-clock newborn care.
Services available across all localities in Kolkata. Book services via email, over the phone or online.