Public health nurses offer health assessments, education and support to parents, newborns and their families.
Services are offered to parents, newborns and their families residing in the Calgary Zone who:
- have been discharged with their baby
- have been discharged while their baby is still in the hospital
- are adopting
- have chosen adoption for their baby
- are experiencing the loss of their baby
Public health nurses contact families within 48 hours after discharge from the hospital. Services are offered according to the situation and discussion with the family and may include health assessments of the newborn, mother and family; information about what to expect and when to seek medical attention; feeding support and referrals to community services.