Home Visiting & New Parent Support: Support for Every Family
Meeker McLeod Sibley Community Health Services is committed to promoting healthy families and creating safe, nurturing environments for children. Our free, voluntary home visits connect pregnant and parenting families with Public Health Nurses who provide support, education, and resources in the comfort of their own homes. Whether you’re preparing for your baby’s arrival, adjusting to life with a newborn, looking for lactation support, or interested in ongoing parenting support, our Public Health Nurses are here to help.
Postpartum Newborn Home Visits
Available to all families after the birth of a baby
A Public Health Nurse can visit you in the comfort of your home during the first weeks after delivery. Whether this is your first baby or you’re welcoming another new addition to the family, we’re here to answer your questions and help you feel confident as you adjust to life with your newborn.
A Postpartum Newborn Visit may include:
- Information about postpartum recovery
- Newborn care and soothing techniques
- Baby weight checks
- Infant feeding support
- Safe sleep education
- Car seat safety information
- Child development information
- Community resources and referrals
Lactation Support Visits
For families who are breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, or preparing to breastfeed.
Our Certified Lactation Specialists and Counselors provide personalized lactation support before and after your baby’s birth. Whether you’re facing challenges or simply looking for additional support, we’re here to help you meet your feeding goals.
Lactation Support Visits can help with:
- Prenatal breastfeeding education
- Pump guidance and flange fitting
- Latching and positioning
- Milk supply concerns
- Pumping and milk storage
- Bottle introduction and combination feeding
- Returning to work or school while breastfeeding
- Common breastfeeding challenges
- Baby weight checks related to feeding
Family Home Visiting
For families interested in ongoing support throughout pregnancy and early childhood.
Our Family Home Visiting Program provides individualized visits that can continue until your child enters school. Together, we’ll build confidence and support your family’s unique goals.
Home Visiting may focus on:
- Healthy pregnancies
- Infant and child development
- Parent education
- Family well-being
- Nutrition and healthy lifestyles
- Child safety
- Connecting with community resources
If you are looking for more information about Nurse Home Visits you can contact a representative in your county for more information.
