Programs
Healthy Babies Program
The Healthy Babies Program is an outreach support service provided by VVMC to assist parents who are expecting or have a new baby in their family. Babies don’t come with instructions, but the nurses from VVMC’s Healthy Babies program do! As you prepare for your baby’s arrival, and after your baby is born, our experienced perinatal educators work with your physician to provide assessment, education and support for mothers making the transition from pregnancy to parenthood. All care and instructions are delivered in the familiar surroundings of your home.
This program is provided by VVMC at no cost to all parents and babies we serve. Please call us to set up an appointment with you at your convenience. The appointment can be scheduled at your home or at the VVMC Perinatal Unit.
Healthy Babies Prenatal Home Visit includes:
- Nutritional and dietary needs review
- Tips to keep you comfortable during pregnancy
- Ways to help you and your baby stay healthy
- Suggestions on how to prepare for your baby’s arrival
- Information on recognizing the signs and symptoms of labor
- Information about community resources
During the prenatal visit, the Healthy Babies nurse also will provide information concerning community resources such childbirth classes, a list of physicians, do a brief assessment of the mother-to-be, and answer any questions and address any concerns you may have.
Mother/Baby Home Visit includes:
- Assessment and care for you and your baby
- How to feed and bathe your baby
- Advice to help siblings and pets adjust to a new baby
- Instructions on child-proofing your home
- Breastfeeding support with a lactation consultation
- Skilled care for premature babies and newborns
- Emotional support for your and your family
In addition, your Healthy Babies nurse will follow-up with you and your baby once you return home. During the postnatal visit, your nurse will do a physical assessment of your baby, provide developmental information, and answer any questions you may have.
Verde Valley Parenting Partnership
The Verde Valley Parenting Partnership partners with Verde Valley parents to help meet their family needs. VVPP has established goals of fostering self-sufficiency; encouraging parent-child relationships; providing resources; addressing health, safety and developmental needs; and promoting literacy.
Through early intervention, this home-based program is designed to assure healthy growth and development for infants and toddlers through age five. Staff members will provide parenting information and education, developmental screening, professional counseling referrals, play groups and resources.
This is grant-funded program through First Things First, an organization established to help provide greater opportunities for all Arizona children, five and under, to grow up prepared to succeed. It ensures their readiness for school, and supports their families in preparing them for success and wellbeing.
How you can help your baby’s development
- Eat a balanced diet for you and your baby's developing health.
- Childproof your home before your baby arrives.
- Talk and sing to your baby in a soft gentle voice.
- Read to your baby a little each day.
- Protect your baby from disease by keeping up with immunizations and well baby checkups.
- Go to your baby every time he/she cries. Try not to wait too long before providing comfort.
- Hold your infant in your arms during feeding time.
- Provide a safe and clean place for your baby to explore.
- Seek help and support when you have questions or just need a break.
If you are pregnant and live in the Verde Valley area, please call to see how our services may be helpful to you and your family.
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