Japa Maid Service for Mother and Newborn Care
A Japa maid supports the mother and newborn after delivery — baby bathing, massage where experienced, feeding support, baby laundry and help with the mother's rest and recovery routine.
- 10 Hours
- 24-Hour Live-In
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What is a japa maid and what does it cost?
A Japa maid is a postnatal caregiver who supports a new mother and newborn in the weeks after delivery: baby bathing and massage where the family wishes, settling between feeds, hygiene of baby items and helping the mother rest and recover. It is non-medical support. Japa maids are usually live-in on Maidvy's 24×7 Live-In Plan (₹29,500 incl. GST), with salary agreed separately.
| Working hours | Daytime shifts of 10 hours, or a 24-hour live-in arrangement with agreed rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave. |
|---|---|
| Agency service charge | Daytime Plan ₹17,700 or 24×7 Live-In Plan ₹29,500 (incl. 18% GST) |
| Worker salary | Separate, agreed between you and the worker based on duties, hours, location and experience |
| Replacements | Up to 2 (Daytime) or up to 3 (Live-In) during the active plan |
| Interviews | Audio or video call with shortlisted candidates |
| Best suited to | New parents in the first weeks after delivery; Families without elders at home to help; Mothers recovering from a C-section (non-medical help) |
What a japa maid does for your home.
The weeks after childbirth are demanding. A Japa maid brings experience with newborn routines and traditional postnatal care so the mother can rest and the family can settle in.
Japa engagements are usually fixed-term and most families prefer live-in support. Please book as early as possible — ideally before the expected delivery date — so shortlisting and interviews can be completed in time.
Hiring a japa maid: what to know.
What a Japa maid does
A Japa maid supports the mother and newborn in the weeks after delivery: newborn bathing and, where experienced, traditional massage as the family wishes; changing, burping and settling; helping with feeds as the family and doctor advise; sterilising baby items; and supporting the mother's rest and meals.
What a Japa maid does not do
Japa support is non-medical. A Japa maid is not a nurse, midwife or lactation consultant and should not give medicines on her own, care for surgical wounds or make decisions about the baby's health. Medical concerns go to your doctor.
When to book and for how long
Start a few weeks before the due date so suitable profiles can be arranged. Japa support is fixed-term, usually the weeks after delivery; the duration is agreed with your family. Many families choose live-in support because newborns wake at night, with the Japa maid's rest planned too.
Fees and salary
Daytime Japa support uses the Daytime Plan (₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700); live-in support uses the 24×7 Live-In Plan (₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500). The worker's monthly salary is separate from the agency fee. It is agreed directly between your family and the worker based on experience, duties, hours, city and mutual agreement, and is paid directly to the worker.
A typical Japa day, as an example
Morning baby bath and massage where the family wishes, settling between feeds, washing and sterilising baby items, helping the mother with meals and rest, an evening routine, and shared night support on a live-in arrangement so both the mother and the Japa maid rest.
Questions to ask in the interview
How many newborns she has cared for, experience after caesarean deliveries or with twins if relevant, how she settles a baby who will not sleep, and her understanding that medical matters go to the doctor.
How hiring works
Share your requirement through Book Now, a callback or WhatsApp; confirm with the ₹5,900 booking advance (₹5,000 + GST), which is adjusted against your plan fee; review matched profiles verified as applicable; interview shortlisted candidates by audio or video; finalise and pay the balance as per the booking terms; then Maidvy coordinates joining, and a Relationship Manager supports you during the active plan. Deployment generally takes 2 to 15 working days and is not guaranteed.
After the Japa period
Many families move to a baby caretaker for the baby's ongoing routine. Ask the Japa maid and mother to note feeding, sleep and bath routines so the next caregiver can follow them.
When to book a Japa maid
Start planning in the last trimester. Share the expected delivery date, hospital location and whether a caesarean is planned. Because joining depends on the delivery date, keep the Relationship Manager informed if the date changes.
Japa maid and family traditions
Many families follow traditions for the mother's diet, rest and the baby's massage. Discuss these openly in the interview. A good Japa maid will follow the family's preferences and the doctor's advice, and will not insist on practices the family or doctor is uncomfortable with.
What a Japa maid does not do
A Japa maid does not diagnose, give medicines or injections, or replace the paediatrician, gynaecologist or a nurse. Fever, poor feeding, jaundice signs, unusual bleeding or any worry should go straight to the doctor.
Preparing your home for a Japa maid
Plan where she will sleep, close to the mother and baby, with a bed or mattress and storage. Keep baby supplies ready: clothes, nappies, wipes, towels, a bath tub, massage oil if you use it, and sterilising equipment. A calm, organised space helps the first days after discharge.
Supporting the mother's recovery
A Japa maid can help the mother rest, bring meals and water, keep the room clean and help with gentle routines the family follows. Recovery after a caesarean needs extra care with lifting and movement; follow the doctor's instructions and let the Japa maid know them.
Total cost of Japa support
Plan for Maidvy's 24×7 Live-In Plan fee of ₹29,500 incl. GST, the Japa maid's salary agreed with you for the agreed duration, and her meals and sleeping arrangements during the stay.
Japa maid vs baby caretaker
| Aspect | Japa maid | Baby caretaker |
|---|---|---|
| Cares for | Mother and newborn | Baby |
| When | Weeks after delivery | After the postnatal period |
| Duration | Fixed-term | Usually longer-term |
| Medical care | No | No |
More answers: Maidvy FAQs · Pricing · Replacement Policy · How it works
Typical duties and what is not included.
Final duties are agreed with you before shortlisting and confirmed with the selected candidate.
Typical duties
- Newborn bathing and hygiene
- Baby massage where experienced and agreed
- Feeding and burping support
- Baby laundry and sterilising
- Mother's non-medical assistance and rest routine
- Night support for live-in arrangements
Not included
- Medical or nursing care
- Giving medicines without prescription
- Lactation or medical consultation
- General household cleaning unless agreed
Is this the right service for you?
- New parents in the first weeks after delivery
- Families without elders at home to help
- Mothers recovering from a C-section (non-medical help)
- Parents expecting twins
Choose the arrangement that fits.
Daytime shifts of 10 hours, or a 24-hour live-in arrangement with agreed rest, meals, a private sleeping space and leave.
- 10 Hours
- 24-Hour Live-In
Maidvy's agency service charge.
- 6, 8, 9 or 10 hours a day
- Up to 2 replacements
- 11-month plan
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
- Helper stays at your home
- Up to 3 replacements
- As per final service proposal
- ₹5,900 advance (incl. GST) confirms booking
Worker salary is separate. The domestic worker's monthly salary is separate from Maidvy's agency service charge. It is finalised based on the candidate's experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement. View full pricing
How hiring a japa maid works.
- 1
Requirement Submission
Share your city, service, working hours, duties and joining date through a callback request or the booking form.
- 2
Booking Confirmation
Confirm your booking with the ₹5,900 advance (including GST) so sourcing can begin.
- 3
Shortlisting
Our allocation team shortlists available candidates who match your stated requirements.
- 4
Google Meet Interview
Speak with shortlisted candidates online before you decide.
- 5
Candidate Selection
You choose the candidate who best suits your household.
- 6
Payment Completion
Pay the remaining agency service charge for your selected plan.
- 7
Deployment
Joining is coordinated with you and the selected candidate.
- 8
Post-Deployment Support
Ongoing customer assistance and replacement support under your plan.
Japa Maid: common questions.
Newborn bathing, massage where experienced, feeding support, baby laundry and non-medical help for the mother's rest and recovery.
No. A Japa maid is not a nurse or lactation consultant. Medical care must be provided by qualified professionals.
Book a few weeks before the expected delivery date so shortlisting, interviews and joining can be planned.
A Japa maid focuses on the newborn and mother in the first weeks after birth. A nanny cares for infants and older children over a longer period.
Maidvy's agency service charge is ₹15,000 + 18% GST = ₹17,700 for the Daytime Plan, or ₹25,000 + 18% GST = ₹29,500 for the 24×7 Live-In Plan. The worker's monthly salary is separate and agreed based on experience, duties, working hours, location and mutual agreement.
A Japa maid supports the mother and newborn during the postnatal weeks. A nanny supports an older baby or young child's ongoing routine, such as meals, play and school-time support.
If agreed in advance, a Japa maid can support with meals for the mother. List it on the duty sheet.
It is fixed-term, usually the weeks after delivery; the duration is agreed with your family.
Japa support is most often live-in because newborns need care at night. Discuss your needs with the team if you prefer otherwise.
She can help the mother get comfortable and bring the baby for feeds. Lactation advice should come from your doctor or a lactation consultant.
The duration is agreed with your family; any extension is discussed directly and may affect the salary agreement.
Twin care is possible if mentioned at booking so that a candidate with suitable experience is considered.
If agreed and she has the experience. Discuss specific dishes during the interview.
Find the right japa maid for your home
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