Prenatal/Postnatal Home Visitation Programs

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The agency provides health services for pregnant and postpartum mothers in the Antelope Valley area. Services include prenatal/postnatal home visitation programs for women delivering at Antelope Valley Hospital through the Welcome Baby Program and home visiting through the Healthy Families America Program. Services are restricted to the Best Start Lancaster and Palmdale communities.

Welcome Baby includes visiting nurses who provide information and support during pregnancy through the baby's first nine months. Services include an in-hospital visit, a personal parent coach, and an in-home appointment within the first few days after delivery. Baby items such as thermometers, nursing pillows, toys and baby-proofing supplies may also be available. Nurses will provide referrals for additional services as needed.

Healthy Families America is a free, voluntary home visiting program for women who are pregnant or have a newborn age three months or younger. A family support specialist makes a home visit to provide one-on-one support, parenting education and resource information. Support may include assistance with breastfeeding, parent-child activities and building a support system. Referrals for additional services are provided as needed.