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Maternal And Child Health/Newborn Home Visits - Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Services to individuals and families are provided to promote healthy pregnancies, infants, children and families Home visits to pregnant women offer support and information regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery Information includes but is not limited to: - Physical activity and exercise - Nutrition - Problems associated with smoking, drinking and drugs - Use of medications during pregnancy - Preparation for labor and delivery - Free Prenatal education classes to expectant parents Classes include: - Five two hour classes held on 5 consecutive Wednesdays, from 7 pm to 9 pm at Riverwood Health Care Center - Teaching of breathing and relaxation techniques - Call for dates of next classes Free home visits to all families with newborns Visits include: - Free welcome basket including safety and hygiene supplies - Physical assessment of infant and mother - Information on infant feedings, behavior and development, safety, sleep habits, immunizations, parenting skills, child care, etc - Answers to questions regarding infant and self care - Information on the emotional and social adjustments related to parenting - Family planning information Call to make an appointment for a FREE home visit

Last assured

08/09/2024

Physical Address

204 First Street NW, Aitkin, MN 56431

Hours

8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Fax

(218)927-7262

Application process

Call or walk in

Eligibility

Primarily serves Aitkin County

Languages

English

Service area

Aitkin County, MN

Agency info

Aitkin County Health and Human Services

Aitkin County's Mission: Our Mission is to assist citizens, preserve families and promote dignity, safety, health, responsibility, and self-sufficiency.

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