Navigating the Infant Formula ShortageDelaware families can get a free can of baby formula. Learn how to feed your baby safely during the formula shortage and what not to do.Read full post →
Prematurity Awareness Month: How to Lower the RisksNovember is Prematurity Awareness Month. Learn steps that can lower the risk of preterm birth and the warning signs of preterm labor.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthObesity affects one in five U.S. children. Get simple tips for activity, healthy eating and breastfeeding, and ask your Family Support Specialist.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Sleep. What’s That?New parents get little sleep. Home visitors can help you find ways to rest and manage the stress of caring for a new baby.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Dads Make a DifferenceDads make a difference. Home visiting can help new fathers get involved in their child's life and learn how to keep them safe.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Safe Environment, Bright FuturesStress at home can affect a baby's development. Home visitors help parents handle daily challenges and create safe, nurturing homes.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Pregnancy ComplicationsPregnancy complications such as anemia, depression and gestational diabetes need attention. Your home visitor can help you understand them.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Pregnancy SwellingSwelling is a normal part of pregnancy. Try these simple ways to reduce it, and check in with your home visitor about body changes.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Baby Skin CareYour newborn's skin is delicate. Get simple tips for bath time, diaper rashes and cradle cap, and ask your home visitor for help.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: More Than a NurseHome visiting is more than a nurse visit. A home visitor becomes a trusted support who helps your family reach its goals.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Breastfeeding and Marijuana UseNo amount of marijuana is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Learn how THC can reach your baby through breast milk.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: The Importance of Birth SpacingWaiting at least 18 months between pregnancies gives a mother's body time to recover and helps babies be born healthy.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Baby Proofing Your HomeMany injuries to babies can be prevented. A Family Support Specialist can walk through your home with you and help make it baby-proof.Read full post →
Why Nurse-Family Partnership Babies Perform Better in SchoolNurse-Family Partnership supports low-income, first-time mothers, helping their children's development and readiness for school.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Helping families become financially independentFamilies in Delaware's home visiting programs are more likely to stay in school, earn an income and become financially self-sufficient.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Every Mom and Mom to Be Should Understand Birth SpacingWaiting at least 18 months between pregnancies helps mothers and babies stay healthy. Learn why birth spacing matters and where to find support.Read full post →
Prenatal Infection Prevention Month: 3 Infections to Know About if You’re PregnantSome infections during pregnancy can harm your baby. Learn about three the CDC wants parents to know about: Group B Strep, cytomegalovirus and listeriosis.Read full post →
HOME VISITING: Relieving Holiday StressA home visiting Family Support Specialist can ease holiday stress with professional parenting advice and tips for a baby-safe home.Read full post →
Help Me Grow and Home Visiting: A Match for SuccessHelp Me Grow and Home Visiting work together: dial 2-1-1 for a specialist, or get face-to-face support from a home visitor.Read full post →