Mother-Baby Home Visiting Program

Phone: (828) 264-4995 ext. 2229 (BABY)

Email: motherbaby@apphealth.com

Website: https://www.apphealthcare.com/mother-baby-home-visiting-program-provides-support-for-families-of-newborns/

Service area: Watauga, Ashe, and Avery Counties (expanding to Alleghany)

About: (accessed 2/12/25)

“At 3 weeks postpartum or at any point within the first 3 months after delivery, a nurse will visit your family at your home to check on mom, baby, and the whole family. The visit includes:

• Weight and vitals check-up for baby

• Check-up on mom’s health

• Information and tips on bath time, changing diapers, and safe sleep

• Screening for postpartum anxiety and depression

• Information about local childcare

• Feeding support

• Helpful tips for moms planning to go back to work

• And more!

The program also provides a meal for the family and a gift bag. A big thanks to F.A.R.M. Cafe and Stick Boy Bread Co. for providing the food for the family meals.

All Mother-Baby Home Visiting nurses are highly trained and are passionate about caring for families of newborns. They have many years of experience and are invested in supporting families as they welcome the newest members of our communities.”

Families can complete the online registration form (forma en Español) and a member of the Mother-Baby Home Visiting team will reach out to schedule an appointment. All families are welcome to participate.