An Eastern Nursemaid, also known as an AYAH or AMAH, is a woman who is employed to take care of children in a household. She is responsible for providing physical and emotional care to the children, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and playing with them. She may also be responsible for teaching the children basic skills such as reading and writing. The term Eastern Nursemaid is derived from the Hindi word 'AYAH' or the Chinese word 'AMAH'.