We offer all Frederick County families a visit at home with a well-trained
nurse -- at no cost -- three weeks after the baby’s arrival.
Families receive wellness visits and personalized resources for the birthing
parent and baby.
This is Family Connects Frederick County.
What to Expect
Visits at home with a trained nurse
For all families with a newborn
3 Weeks after your baby's arrival
No cost to families
All Frederick County families who deliver at Frederick Health receive*:
A visit scheduled before the family leaves the hospital
A 1.5-2 hour visit at home with a trained nurse
Wellness visits for the birthing parent and baby
Personalized resources for the family for lactation, nutrition, child care,
health care, and more
Nurses use interpreter services to care for families who speak languages
other than English
*Service will be available to all Frederick County families – no
matter where their babies are born – up to 12 weeks after the baby’s
arrival -- starting in 2024.
Our Team of Nurses
Our team of nurses know how to support families right after the baby’s
arrival. With years of experience caring for newborns and birthing parents,
they help each family find solutions and resources that work for them.
For immediate concerns, our nurses can connect with expert colleagues during
the visit and will help a family determine when to contact their own or
the baby’s health care provider.
Our nurses are experienced in caring for newborns and birthing parents.
We support your healing and the essential bonding between newborns and
their families.
We invite you to explore our recommended
online learning playlists and libraries for trusted, easy-to-understand education. Just type in a topic that you
would like to learn about.
Contact Us
Fill out the form below to learn more about how we can support your family
after the baby’s arrival.
If this is an emergency, please contact your provider or 911. We will respond
to your inquiry within several business days.
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