Why do nurse home visits stop a few weeks after giving birth? Extending them to 2 years benefits the whole family
- Written by: Anna Price, The Erdi Foundation Child Health Equity (COVID-19) Scholar, Centre for Community Child Health | Honorary, Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne | Team Leader / Senior Research Officer, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Pexels/Sarah ChaiBringing home a new baby can be one of the most exciting and stressful times in your life. A nurse might visit a couple of times, then other than routine check-ups at the nurse’s office, you’re largely on your own.
Some people have a particularly hard time with a new baby because the challenges of parenting come on top...


















