Postpartum and Infant Home Visit Assessment

Bringing home a newborn is exciting, but can also be overwhelming. We are committed to helping you during this wonderful time with the Postpartum and Infant Home Visiting Program.

We want to help you in these first few months, whether it's your first baby or you already have children.

Services offered include:

Home visit from a public health nurse
Health assessment for both mother and newborn
Social support and educational resources
Assistance with doctor's appointments
Discuss family planning options
Answer questions about the baby's care
Information on immunizations, baby safety, breast and formula feeding, safe sleep, and more

Who is Eligible?

All mothers or birth parents in Henderson County who have had an infant within a year of birth are eligible. Infants must be seen for at least one follow-up appointment by a healthcare provider following hospital discharge.

The services are provided at no cost, regardless of insurance status.