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Designed to ease the transition from the hospital to home, Little Company of Mary
Mother — Infant Program offers services for both mother and baby. With the
mother’s consent and a doctor’s order, a qualified perinatal nurse will
visit your home 2-3 days after discharge from Little Company of Mary
Hospital.
What Will the Nurse Do?
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For the Baby:
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Check weight and vital signs
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Behavior — answer questions on crying, sleeping patterns
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Immunizations — guidelines and follow-up appointment
recommendations
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Illness — what are common signs? what should I do?
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Blood tests — done by the nurse based on an individual need with
the doctor’s order
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For the Mother:
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Breast and bottle feeding — helpful hints, formula preparation,
instructional guidance and various feeding techniques
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Medical Care — remove staples, care of incision, blood pressure
check, discuss nutrition, weight, hygiene and breast-feeding
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Adjustment — common feelings, getting your rest, taking time
for yourself and review of commonly asked questions from new parents
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Enjoy yourself — provide support and encouragement so that
you may enjoy the new addition to your family
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How Do I Qualify?
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California law entitles you to homecare services:
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If you leave the hospital within 48 hours after a vaginal
childbirth
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If you leave the hospital within 96 hours after a caesarean
section
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Your doctor will need to give an order for homecare services
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Other Questions?
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We encourage you, your family or doctor to call us directly if you would
like to discuss our services. Home Health (310) 793-3664.
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It is our goal to make your experience healthy and joyful.
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