Information from Florida Healthy Start
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – NewboRN Home Visiting is a free program offered to all Alachua County women who give birth in the county. Within a week after the baby is born, a registered nurse visits the family at home to see how they are doing, share information, and connect them to services and resources.
Services: A registered nurse provides a physical and health assessment on baby and mom, along with education on topics such as how to care for the baby, infant safety tips, safe sleep, and family planning options. NewboRN Home Visiting nurses are trained to help new moms breastfeed and address breastfeeding concerns. They also work with families to connect them to needed resources such as clothing, financial assistance, and transportation. Infant CPR and choking prevention classes are available for free to families participating in the program…