What is a well baby Check HOme Visit?
Who provides the Well Baby Check Home Visit?
When do the Well Baby Check Home Visits take place?
What may be provided during the Well Baby Check Home Visit?
- These are done in the community by the Manitowoc County Public Health Nurses for first time parents.
When do the Well Baby Check Home Visits take place?
- A public health nurse will contact the family after the birth of the child and may schedule a Well Baby Check Home Visit within two weeks of discharge of the child from the hospital.
What may be provided during the Well Baby Check Home Visit?
- Your child's weight measured
- Your child's length measured
- Your child's head circumference measured
- A general physical exam, head, eyes, heart, abdomen, skin, muscles, etc.
- Discussion of baby transition and new born care, i.e., sleeping pattern, daily routine, calming techniques
- Discussion of maternal and family well being
- Discussion of nutritional guidance for the newborn
- Discussion of safety measures for newborn