Healthy Start Home Visitor Program

The Healthy Start program provides education and support to pregnant women and families with a baby (birth through one year). The program is designed to give children a healthy start in life and help you enjoy being a parent. Home visitors can also provide referrals to other community resources.

Home visitors are mothers themselves who have been trained to help other mothers with their concerns. The home visitors work with public health nurses who may also make home visits as needed.

Elaine Rupp, Healthy Start Home Visitor

What can home visitors do?

• Make home visits before soon and after your baby is born.

• Answer your questions about pregnancy, infant care, feeding and mother's recovery.

• Offer friendly support.

• Provide you with information on prenatal care, baby care, nutrition and immunization providers.

• Help you find community agencies or programs to meet your needs.

• Encourage you to contact your doctor about any health concerns.

• Tell you what behavior to expect from your baby at various times during the first year.

• Provide information on home safety, including how to choose and use a child's auto safety seat.

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