High demand spurs high income. With an increasing awareness¹ of the importance of taking care of mothers and newborns, maternity² matrons see a growth in demand and income.

高需求激发出高收入。随着人们日益重视对产妇和新生婴儿的照顾，月嫂的需求量和收入自然也就水涨船高。

 

Gong Xingfang, an experienced maternity matron in Shanghai, says she can earn 14,000 yuan ($2,252) a month now and anyone who wants to hire her has to make an appointment half a year in advance.

上海一名资深月嫂龚兴芳（音）自称现在一个月能挣1.4万元（合2252美元），而且如果想聘请她还需提前半年预约。

 

Reportedly, the average salary of a maternity matron is 9,405 yuan per month in Shanghai, much higher than that of a graduate from the class of 2014.

据报道，上海月嫂的平均工资是9405元，比2014年应届毕业生的工资要高得多。

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