How Parkland’s Nurse-Family Partnership Can Help First-Time Moms
May 8, 2025
Having a baby can be exciting – but for many new moms, it can be overwhelming, too.
Are you expecting your first child? You may be unsure of what to expect or how to prepare for your new arrival. First-time moms who are PCHP members may be able to get extra support from our Nurse-Family Partnership program.
Who can participate?
The program is open to first-time moms who join before their 28th week of pregnancy. Moms can participate in the program until their child is 2 years old.
How does it work?
A nurse will visit you at home every one to two weeks. Visits begin during your pregnancy and continue until your child is 2 years old. Each visit will last about 60–90 minutes, and they will be at times that work best for you and your nurse.
During the visits, your nurse will ask you to tell them about your health, your family, your goals as a parent, and your child’s health and behavior. This will help them make sure you get the information and resources you need to help your child grow and be healthy.
What are the long-term benefits?
Babies who receive regular visits from a nurse through the program are more likely to stay on track with developmental milestones like language development, stay up to date on their immunizations (shots), and have fewer childhood injuries. Studies have shown that moms who participate in the Nurse-Family Partnership program have reduced rates of high blood pressure and preterm birth. They also tend to have more success with breastfeeding and quitting smoking.
Want to learn more?
Call Parkland’s Nurse-Family Partnership at 214-266-1140 or email NurseFamilyPartnership@phhs.org.
