{"id":2801,"date":"2025-08-11T09:20:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T13:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk\/?page_id=2801"},"modified":"2025-08-11T11:12:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T15:12:55","slug":"babycare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/norfolk\/babycare\/","title":{"rendered":"BabyCare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-2801\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-2801-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2801-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2801-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-2801\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/mother-child4.jpg\" width=\"1229\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/mother-child4.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/mother-child4-300x109.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/mother-child4-1024x372.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/223\/mother-child4-768x279.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1229px) 100vw, 1229px\" alt=\"\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-2801-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-2801-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-2801-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>BabyCare is a home visiting program for pregnant women, up to sixty days postpartum and infants from birth until their second birthday. A registered nurse will guide you and your family to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby by providing support and services to meet your family\u2019s health goals and needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Services include but are not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Education about pregnancy, childbirth, infant care, and safe sleeping<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy tips and parenting tips to give you and your baby a great start<\/li>\n<li>Help connecting you to the right doctor for you or your baby<\/li>\n<li>Connecting you with transportation for appointments<\/li>\n<li>Healthy nutrition tips and food resources such as WIC<\/li>\n<li>Infant growth and development<\/li>\n<li>Wellness checks throughout pregnancy for mothers<\/li>\n<li>Mental health screenings for mothers<\/li>\n<li>Support including breastfeeding services and newborn care<\/li>\n<li>Refer the family to appropriate community resources<\/li>\n<li>Assist family in securing essential baby care supplies, such as, pack \u2018n\u2019 play and car seat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BabyCare is covered by Medicaid and FAMIS. 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