Essex County OB/GYN is excited to announce our new partnership with North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership (NS MVP), a public health initiative providing FREE home visits from Public Health Nurses to new parents in the North Shore area. Their mission is to bridge the postpartum care gap by offering personalized support, resources, and assessments to ensure the well-being of both mothers and infants. NS MVP prioritizes maternal health equity and works to reduce disparities, offering universal support regardless of insurance or income.
Who is Eligible
Any caregiver or guardian welcoming a new infant into their home in the North Shore area is eligible for a visit from NS MVP. This includes adoptive parents, grandparents, and anyone in the postpartum period, regardless of their child’s presence. You are eligible for up to one year after giving birth or adopting a baby!
Services
With NS MVP, new parents will receive a comprehensive home visit from a Public Health Nurse, including a well-being assessment and open-ended conversation to check in on how mom is doing. This is NOT a medical assessment! The visit can take place in your home or at a different agreed-upon location. It is also fine if you would like to have a friend, parent, or spouse present with you at the visit.
NS MVP’s services are universal and free of charge, with no insurance information required.
What to Expect During Your Visit
During the home visit, parents will be provided with:
- A conversation with a Public Health Nurse about how you are doing and feeling, including a depression and anxiety assessment.
- Essential resources for both parent and baby.
- Referrals to local services.
- Gifts for both parent and baby, including essentials like diapers, wipes, and other freebies!
- A demonstration of how to perform CPR on an infant.
- A non-judgemental discussion focused on parent and baby, centering on the health of both.
Our Commitment to Maternal Health
At Essex County OB/GYN, we understand the importance of both physical and mental health, in the postpartum period and through every stage of your healthcare journey. With our team and partners like NS MVP and FamilyWell, we aim to make access to the care and support you need more manageable and affordable. Find a full list of our partners here.
Contact us today to learn more about NS MVP and to see how you can access services as a patient at Essex County OB/GYN.