Carver County Public Health Nurses can provide free home visits for parents. Visits can take place at the home, school, or other location in Carver County. A public health nurse can see individuals while they're pregnant, or soon after the baby is born, and continue through the early years of parenting. 

During pregnancy a public health nurse can: 

• Provide education and support on fetal development, breastfeeding, and nutrition.
• Support individuals in preparing for childbirth and delivery.

After delivery, a public health nurse can: 

• Offer support during postpartum recovery. 
• Provide infant weight checks.
• Offer lactation support from an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and/or a Certified Breastfeeding Educator.
• Provide continued education and support on infant growth and development, including key milestones and activities. 
• Promote a positive parent/child relationship and increase confidence in parenting skills.
• Connect families to community resources.

Please complete Public Health's Family Health Referral Form to request a nurse home visit, or make a referral on behalf of someone else. A request for a nurse home visit can also be made by calling Public Health.