At Home Newborn Visit

Free Support for Baby & Family

We offer all Frederick County families a free at-home newborn visit with an experienced nurse. Receive compassionate care and personalized resources that promote health and well-being for the whole family.

This is Family Connects Frederick County.

Schedule Your Visit

If you’d like to request more information about our services, please click here.

“You would do anything to help your baby grow up healthy.
Scheduling a visit is a no-brainer.”

- Erica Blake, mother of two, Family Connects Frederick County patient

What We Offer Families

Anyone with a newborn in Frederick County can receive:

• A free nurse visit, regardless of insurance coverage
• Flexible scheduling—we work with your schedule
• 12 weeks of access to an experienced nurse after the birth of your newborn
• At least one 1.5-2 hour visit at your home or an agreed-upon location
• Interpreter services for deaf family members
• Spanish-speaking nurses

What Happens at a Visit

• Full newborn assessment, including growth check
• Focused health assessment of birthing parent, including blood pressure and incision check
• A gift for your newborn
• We listen to your concerns and answer your questions

“We can talk about feeding, postpartum recovery, mental health, and much more. We can even connect you to personalized resources.”

- Lori Sprecher MSN, RNC-LRN, Clinical Manager

Potential topics to discuss during your at-home newborn visit:

• Lactation
• Nutrition for you and your newborn
• Newborn skin care
• Sleep
• Postpartum depression and anxiety
• Creating a safe environment in your home
• Health care appointments for your newborn and family
• Helping your family adjust to life with a newborn
• Concerns about childcare
• Concerns about going back to work

We're not worried about whether your dishes are done or laundry is put away—we just want to support you and your family.

Every family needs a village. We’re here to be a part of yours.

"You can't care for your baby unless you're taking care of yourself.”

- Catherine Dorsey, mother of two,
Family Connects Frederick County patient

Schedule yOUR vISIT

Call 240-566-4240 to schedule your visit and learn more about our services. Or click here to have Family Connects contact you.

This free visit is an opportunity for parent(s) and family members to ask questions and seek help and is not a replacement for well-baby visits and postpartum visits.

If this is an emergency, please contact your provider or 911. We will respond to your inquiry within 3 business days.

“My high blood pressure was a problem after delivering my twins.
The nurse took it seriously and got in touch with my doctor.”

- Shamira Thrasher, mother of four,
Family Connects Frederick County patient

Have Questions?

Click here to view our At-Home Newborn Visit FAQs.

Our Team of Nurses

You deserve to feel respected, supported, and understood. With years of dedicated care for newborns and parents, our trained nurses offer practical support and connect families to valuable resources.

Care for Newborns & Parents

We support your healing and the essential bonding between newborns and their families.

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