 HEALTHY
BABIES - OCONTO COUNTY
An
in-home support program for first-time parents and teen parents
living in Oconto County
Healthy
Babies is for first time parents and teen parents. Taking a newborn
baby home is an exciting yet scary experience. It is exciting
bringing a new life into the world, but it is scary when you are
unsure of what to do at times like these:
- Your baby cries for a long time and you wonder if there
is something wrong.
- You are concerned about taking care of a new baby when there
are other people who need your attention.
- You are not getting enough sleep, but your baby still needs
you.
- Your baby is not eating properly or will not eat anything.
- You have a question about your new baby and are unsure of
who to contact for information or help.
Program
Goals
Healthy Babies –
Oconto County is a program that offers in-home visits to assist
first time and teen parents and their families adjust when a new
baby is born.
 The
Healthy Babies Program will teach you:
- How a baby grows and develops
- What to expect from your baby at different ages.
- How to interact with your baby.
- Tips on coping with the stresses of taking care of your
baby.
- What you can do when your baby cries for a long time.
- What to do when you think your baby may be ill.
- Ways to safely care for your baby.
How to
Become Involved
Referrals
for Healthy Babies – Oconto County can be made by a physician’s
office or school on your behalf, or by yourself.
How the
Program Works
Prior to
or shortly after your baby’s birth someone from Healthy Babies
– Oconto County would like to contact you. They will
explain the program to you and discuss your interest in participating
in the program.
If you choose
to have a Healthy Babies home visitor, a Family Support Worker
will meet with you and your family to get to know you and help
you identify goals for you and your baby.
If you are
pregnant or have recently given birth and would like more information
regarding our program, please contact:
Healthy Babies – Oconto County
(920) 834-6845
- UW Extension or (920) 834-7000 - Human Services
All services are free of charge and completely confidential.
Healthy Babies –
Oconto County is provided through the cooperative efforts of:
University of Wisconsin
Extension – Oconto County
(920) 834-6845
and
Human Services
Public Health Division
(920) 834-7000
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