The third visit takes place at the hospital. Bonding exercises are demonstrated and the mother receives baby clothes. Ten days after delivery, the fourth visit occurs. The mother is contacted to make sure the infant returns to a pediatrician for a check-up. At the last visit, six weeks after delivery, the baby gets the first immunizations.
Clients receive additional follow-up visits six months, one year, and two years after delivery.
OAPP is an agency of the Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.