Assists new parents in adjusting to the early weeks and months of parenthood. Home or office visists provide:
Information about infant growth, development, and stimulation
Infant assessments including weight-checks
Information and technical help with infant feeding - breast or bottle
Informaoin on the care and nurturing of the newborn
Parenting education
Information on parental adjustments to new roles
Assessment of, and information about, mother's postpartum changes
Case management, client advocacy, and referrals