Shannon.Mentzer@fairfieldcountyohio.gov
P: 740-652-7169
Newborn Home Visit Program
Nervous about life at home with a new baby? We are here to help. Fairfield County Health Department has a program to help residents of Fairfield County adjust to life at home with a newborn. The only requirements for this program is that families must reside in Fairfield County and have a new baby.
During a newborn visit a public health nurse will answer families’ questions regarding the health and safety of their new baby.
Each visit includes:
- • FREE gift for mom and baby
- • Assessing your baby’s weight, development, and general health
- • Providing breastfeeding support
- • Discussion on postpartum issues
- • Providing education about health, safety and development
- • Providing resources to help your family
During the visit we will discuss:
- • How to tell if the infant is ill and when to call a doctor
- • Expected sleep and wake patterns
- • How to understand your babies’ cries
- • Developmental milestones
- • Safe sleep
- • Tummy time
- • Any additional questions you may have
Becoming a parent can lead to many questions these are a few trusted sites to visit to help answer some questions:
We are here for you! We want to help you and baby have a safe and happy life. Please contact Shannon Mentzer, RN at Shannon.mentzer@fairfieldcountyohio.gov or 740-652-7169 to get more information and sign up for this program.
