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NEW BABY VISIT 1316 North 14th Street, Suite 324 Superior, WI 54880 [PHONE REDACTED] Douglas County Department of Health & Human Services We would like to congratulate you on the birth of your baby. Home visiting by public health nurses after the baby is born helps parents with questions related to managing their baby’s health and safety needs. [PHONE REDACTED] Public Health Nursing Congratulations! ---PAGE BREAK--- A Public Health Registered Nurse will offer a home or office visit to Moth- ers with new babies living within Douglas County. During this service, information will be shared on infant care, child development, safety, nutri- tion, and community resources. What is the Public Health Nurse “New Baby Visit”? 1316 North 14th Street, Suite 324 Superior, WI 54880 [PHONE REDACTED] Common concerns or questions that you may want to discuss with the Public Health Nurse  Baby’s weight and other measurements  Breast or bottle feeding  Jaundice  Thrush  Constipation  Premature baby  Low birth weight or poor weight gain  Care after a cesarean section  Infant development, bonding and attachment How do I arrange for a Public Health Nursing Visit? Please call the Douglas County De- partment of Health and Human Ser- vices Public Health Unit to request a “new baby visit.” DOUGLAS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES  Newborn physical assessment  Post-partum assessment of mother  Health and Safety Education  Community Resources-Information and Referral Some of the areas the nurse will cover are: What Other Services may I receive for my baby from Public Health Nursing?  Childhood Immunizations  Ages & Stages Developmental Screening  Parenting Education There is no cost to you for your New Baby Visit by a Public Health Nurse.