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.
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.
During the home visit, a registered nurse:
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:
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.
Any questions? Call our office at 612-863-4478.