North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership
A public health initiative providing FREE home visits from Public Health Nurses to new parents in the North Shore area.
Who is NS MVP:
NS MVP (North Shore Mother Visiting Partnership) is a public health initiative providing FREE home visits from Public Health Nurses to new parents in the North Shore area. Our 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. We prioritize maternal health equity and work 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 is eligible, as well as anyone in the postpartum period,
regardless of their child’s presence.
What New Parents Will Receive:
New parents 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! Parents are provided with essential resources, gifts for parent and baby, and referrals to local services. The focus is on ensuring both the mother's and infant's needs are met.
What to Expect During Your Visit:
A gift bag filled with essentials like diapers, wipes, and other freebies!
Recommended resources for both parent and baby.
A demonstration of how to perform CPR on an infant.
A conversation with a Public Health Nurse about how you are doing and feeling, including a depression and anxiety assessment.
A non-judgemental discussion focused on parent and baby; centering the health of both.
frequently asked questions
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NS MVP provides free home visits from Public Health Nurses, offering health assessments, infant CPR demonstrations, resources, and referrals to local services.
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Any new parent in the North Shore area, including adoptive parents, grandparents, and those in the postpartum period, regardless of their child's presence.
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You can schedule a visit by contacting your local PHN calling our office directly or filling out the request a visit form on our website. We will connect you with a nurse in your community.
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Our services are universal and free of charge, with no insurance information required.
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Yes! You are eligible for up to one year after giving birth or adopting a baby.
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A gift bag filled with essentials like diapers, wipes, and other freebies!
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Nurses are available weekdays, Monday – Friday
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Not a problem! A mother or parent may have multiple children.
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Yes, it is absolutely fine if a friend, parent, or spouse to be present with you at the visit.
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Yes! Our services are completely free of charge. Neither you nor your insurance will ever be billed for our services.
About Us:
NS MVP (North Shore Mother Visiting Program) was founded in 2017 by a group of dedicated Public Health Nurses who saw a critical gap in postpartum care. Our mission is to bridge the postpartum care gap by offering professional and personalized support, resources, and assessments to ensure the well-being of both mothers and infants. We provide free home visits to new parents on the North Shore, during which our nurses conduct health assessments, provide essential resources, and offer compassionate support tailored to the unique needs of each family. We are committed to bridging the postpartum care gap and reducing disparities by offering universal, empathetic care that focuses on the well-being of both mothers and infants. Our program has grown steadily, overcoming challenges and expanding its reach, with a vision that no new parent should feel unsupported during this crucial time.