The Nurse-Family Partnership in Virginia assigns a nurse to visit low-income, first-time mothers at home every week, starting early in pregnancy and not ending until the child’s second birthday. This article in the Virginian-Pilot followed nurse Glenda Asterilla-White as she visited a pregnant 24-year-old named Crystal Stewart in her home. They discuss things like nutrition, what to expect from each doctor’s appointment, and the need to decrease caffeine intake. The nurses in the program offer information about how to achieve…
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