After childbirth (postpartum) services

Education, answers and reassurance

Allina Health Home Health - Mother & Newborn coordinates a nursing visit to a new mom's home, usually within a few days of leaving the hospital. The goal is to check on mom's and baby's health, answer questions about health concerns or infant care, and, if needed, arrange ongoing support through community services.

Arranging a home care visit

Information about a home care visit typically is given to new moms while they are still in the hospital. If a visit is ordered, an Allina Health Home Health - Mother & Newborn nurse will call you to schedule a visit.

If you have questions, call our office at 612-863-4478.

A typical postpartum visit

During the home visit, a registered nurse:

• assesses the health of mom and baby
• answers questions and gives support about breast- or bottle-feeding
• checks the newborn's weight, assesses feeding and removes the cord clamp
• performs any lab services as ordered by your physician, including checking bilirubin level if the baby appears jaundiced

Newborns with jaundice may need light therapy, also called phototherapy, that helps them eliminate build-up of bilirubin. Allina Health Home Health - Mother & Newborn can coordinate delivery of phototherapy equipment and provide nursing services with the family's clinic care team.

Nurses visiting moms who had a Cesarean birth, needing wound care, will:

• check the incision area and change the bandages
• educate about wound care
• answer any questions

Home visit discount

Many moms and newborns qualify for one Allina Health Home Health - Mother & Newborn visit at no additional cost when they leave the hospital within:

While many Allina Health Home Health - Mother & Newborn services are covered by insurance, coverage varies by health plan. Check with your insurance provider to learn which home care services are covered by your plan.