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About the program
The newborn home visit program is a free service for new moms and their babies. This is a service provided by a public health nurse within a few weeks of hospital discharge.
After you and your baby leave the hospital, many changes take place. The newborn home visit program is important because the nurse will make sure that you and your baby are doing well and getting the services you need.
What the nurse will do:
- See how you and your newborn child are doing
- Assess your baby's weight, development and general health
- Assist with any of your health needs or concerns
- Provide information about breastfeeding and feeding support
- Provide you with education and information on mother and baby's health, development, safety and available community resources
- Provide support and guidance
- Link your family to helpful programs and resources
- Schedule follow-up visits if additional support or information is needed or requested
How we can help
Newborn home visit provide peace of mind during the exciting, but challenging first few weeks of motherhood. Newborn home visits are proven to increase parents' knowledge about caring for an infant and promote healthy family behaviors. For your participation in this program you will receive an infant appropriate gift.
Who is eligible for visits
Visits are available for all Union county mothers and babies. Visits generally occur after 4 weeks and can be as late as 20 weeks. Most visits occur between the infants 6-12 weeks of life. These visits are provided FREE to Union County mothers and infants.
How to receive a visit
Upon the birth of your baby, the hospital may give you an information packet. For mother's who deliver at Memorial Hospital of Union County there is a visit form in your discharge packet. Just fill out the form and give it to a hospital staff person. If you are delivering elsewhere, and would still like a visit, simply call the Union County Health Department at 937-642-2053 and ask to speak to the Newborn Home Visit Nurse. The nurse will schedule the visit with you when you call.
