When a client asks, “Could you send over your contract?” it shouldn’t mean a late night and a lot of guesswork. It should mean hitting send that same afternoon.
The Maternity Agreement Master Template is the exact agreement I’ve built over 15 years of private bookings, ready for you to fill in, tailor to the job and make your own.
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Does this sound a little too familiar?
Payday comes and goes.
You're living in their home, doing the night feeds, and wondering how on earth to bring it up without it getting awkward.
The baby had other plans.
Three weeks early or ten days late, and suddenly every date you agreed is wrong. Who pays for what now?
"Can you just…"
Just the older sibling too. Just one more week. Just skip your break today. It adds up, and there's nothing in writing to point back to.
The goalposts move after you've said yes.
A longer placement, a new location, different hours. And you go along with it, because what else can you do?
Packed for the Cotswolds. Landed in Dubai.
Same family, same booking, completely different job. Different kit, different packing list, different terms. And an agreement (if you had one) that no longer fits.
You've probably already tried
- Googling "maternity nurse contract"
- Borrowing a friend's and changing the names
- Using whatever the agency sent over
- Sending the dates on WhatsApp and hoping for the best
None of them were made for the job you actually do.
here's the thing…
It's not that you're bad at agreements. It's that nobody ever showed you.
You're the professional. And in private work, you're also the HR department, the negotiator and the one who has to have the awkward conversation.
15 years & counting
been there, signed thatI've been exactly where you are.
I've spent 15 years as a private maternity nurse, working with high-profile families here in the UK and all over the world.
It took me years to build the confidence to put a proper, detailed agreement in front of a client. And I still adapt it for every single job: the baby's age, twins or singletons, where we're travelling, nights only or full 24-hour care, and making sure I actually get my breaks.
"A clear agreement isn't a wall between you and the family. It's what lets you relax and do the job you love."
This isn't something I've pulled off Google or churned out with AI. It's my own agreement, tested on real bookings with real families. I made it because I want to see maternity professionals stand up for themselves. You're not "just" the loving pair of hands. You're a professional running a business, and you deserve to charge what you're worth and stick to your terms.
Now imagine the difference
Without a proper agreement
- "Can you send your contract?" means a late night and a lot of guesswork
- Late pay turns into awkward hints over the steriliser
- An early baby throws every date into chaos
- The booking changes and you just go along with it
- Your breaks quietly disappear
With the Master Template
- You send a polished agreement that same afternoon
- Payment terms are already agreed, in writing
- You know exactly where you stand if the baby comes early or late
- Changes are agreed properly, not just assumed
- Your time off is built in from day one
Master Template
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- Services & Remuneration
- Cancellation & Early Termination
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The Maternity Agreement Master Template
My own agreement, built and rebuilt over 15 years. 20 sections covering the things that actually come up in this job, ready for you to fill in and make your own.
- The full agreement as an editable Word document
- A PDF copy
- Instant download, so you can use it today
Here's page one
This is the real first page, exactly as you'll receive it. Everything in red is yours to fill in or change, so you always know what to tailor for each booking.
The other 22 pages follow the same clear layout, section by section.
MASTER TEMPLATE
This template is the intellectual property of Millie Poppins Ltd and is provided for your own use in your maternity practice. It is not legal advice - please have it reviewed by a qualified solicitor before use with a client. It is designed to be adapted: amend the clauses, terms and figures throughout to suit your own experience, working practices and each client's individual circumstances.
This Agreement is made between:
The Maternity Nurse Provider
Full Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
The Client
Full Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
The Client wishes to engage the Maternity Nurse to provide professional maternity support for the care of their newborn child/ren. The Maternity Nurse agrees to provide these services on the terms and conditions set out below.
1. Engagement and Term
1.1 The Client engages the Maternity Nurse to provide maternity nursing services commencing on insert start date for a period of insert booking length (the 'term').
1.2 If the baby arrives earlier than expected, both parties agree to communicate promptly and regularly regarding any necessary adjustments to the booking. The Maternity Nurse endeavours to be flexible to start earlier if needed but unless covered under a retainer this is per their discretion and dependent on their current commitments.
1.3 If the baby arrives later than expected, or the Maternity Nurse is not needed due to an extended hospital stay, then the contract is still set to begin from the date stipulated in section 1.1.
Page 1 of 23A little peek inside
Cancellation
What happens if the booking ends early, on either side.
Confidentiality & privacy
For the high-profile homes where discretion is everything.
Photos & social media
Clear terms on photos, posting and what stays private.
Amendment & extension
For when the dates, duties or destination change.
Conduct & boundaries
Your role, what sits outside it, and what happens if lines are crossed.
Late payments
A set charge on overdue invoices, and the right to leave the booking if fees go unpaid.
Yes, it works for you
If you're new…
Start your career with proper paperwork from your very first booking. No winging it.
If you've been winging it…
Years of experience, but your agreement has never quite caught up. Time to fix that.
If you travel or work VIP…
Overseas roles, long placements, high-profile families. The sections for all of it are already there.
Get your agreement sorted
One payment. Yours to keep and use for every booking.
Maternity Agreement Master Template
- The full agreement as an editable Word document
- A PDF copy
- All 20 sections, ready to tailor to each job
- Use it again and again, for every booking
- Instant download, ready the moment you pay
For your personal use only. Not to be shared, resold, or used in any teaching or training without written permission. © 2026 Millie Poppins.
Questions you might have
I'm not confident with paperwork. Can I still use this?
Yes, honestly, that's exactly who it's for. Everything is laid out in sections, so you're filling in and choosing, not writing from scratch.
Is this legal advice?
No. I'm not a solicitor, and the template is based on my own professional experience. I'd always recommend having it reviewed by a qualified solicitor before you use it with a client.
Will it work for travelling or overseas roles?
Yes. The template has sections marked in red where you fill in the location of the booking and which country’s law the agreement falls under, so you can adapt it for jobs in the UK or abroad. If you’re unsure about the rules in a particular country, it’s worth checking with a local solicitor.
What if the family wants to use their own agreement?
That’s up to you. If you do go with theirs, use my template as your checklist. Read their agreement side by side with mine and make sure every clause that matters to you is included, from pay and cancellation to your breaks, and ask for anything missing to be added before you sign.
How quickly will I get it?
Straight away. It’s an instant download, so you could have it filled in and in front of a client today.
Can I get a refund?
No. Because it's a digital product, I'm not able to offer refunds once it's been downloaded.
Can I share it with a friend?
Please don't! It's for your own use. If a friend would find it helpful, send them this page instead.
What happens after you buy
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Your Word and PDF files are ready the moment you’ve paid.
Fill it in & send
Tailor it to the job and get it to your client, fast.
one last thing…
You deserve to be treated like the professional you are.
Let's make sure your paperwork says so.
Get the templateFor your personal use only. Not to be shared, resold, or used in any teaching or training without written permission. © 2026 Millie Poppins.
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