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Family Connects Oregon is not just for first-time parents. You can schedule a nurse home visit whether this is your firs...
11/06/2025

Family Connects Oregon is not just for first-time parents. You can schedule a nurse home visit whether this is your first baby, or if you have other children at home.

Visit www.familyconnectsoregon.org/parents-caregivers for more answers to frequently asked questions.

Support for you and baby. Connect to services for your whole family.Caring for a newborn can be amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. A Family Connects Oregon nurse can support you in those first few weeks. From answering your questions about feeding and sleeping, to supporting older siblin...

Family Connects Oregon no es solo para padres primerizos. Puede programar la visita de una enfermera a domicilio, ya sea...
11/06/2025

Family Connects Oregon no es solo para padres primerizos. Puede programar la visita de una enfermera a domicilio, ya sea que se trate de su primer bebé o tenga otros niños en casa.

Visite www.familyconnectsoregon.org/parents-caregivers para obtener más respuestas a preguntas frecuentes.

Support for you and baby. Connect to services for your whole family.Caring for a newborn can be amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. A Family Connects Oregon nurse can support you in those first few weeks. From answering your questions about feeding and sleeping, to supporting older siblin...

In August of 2024, parental stress emerged as a significant public health issue.  We know that parents and caregivers ex...
11/05/2025

In August of 2024, parental stress emerged as a significant public health issue. We know that parents and caregivers experience a multitude of unique stressors from raising children. How can you support parents and caregivers in your life?
- Reach out and offer practical support with household or everyday tasks.
- Connect with parents and caregivers in your life on a regular basis.
- Learn about mental health challenges parents and caregivers may face.

When you have a baby, you need support. Family Connects Oregon offers families and caregivers with newborns one to three...
11/04/2025

When you have a baby, you need support. Family Connects Oregon offers families and caregivers with newborns one to three home visits from a registered nurse within their baby’s first few weeks of life — at no cost.

A nurse visiting program for families welcoming a new baby. Support for parents and caregivers in the next part of your journeyBringing home a new baby is filled with change and lots of feelings — joy, stress, excitement, and more — not to mention sleepless nights. While the experience of having...

Cuando tienes un bebé, necesitas apoyo. Family Connects Oregon ofrece a las familias y todos quienes cuidan de recién na...
11/04/2025

Cuando tienes un bebé, necesitas apoyo. Family Connects Oregon ofrece a las familias y todos quienes cuidan de recién nacidos de una a tres visitas en casa con una enfermera titulada durante las primeras semanas de vida del bebé, sin costo alguno.

A nurse visiting program for families welcoming a new baby. Support for parents and caregivers in the next part of your journeyBringing home a new baby is filled with change and lots of feelings — joy, stress, excitement, and more — not to mention sleepless nights. While the experience of having...

Are you concerned about your baby sleeping at a new child care facility? It can take time for your baby to learn to slee...
10/31/2025

Are you concerned about your baby sleeping at a new child care facility? It can take time for your baby to learn to sleep in a new place, but there are things you can do to help this transition.
• Ask the child care facility about their safe sleep practices and try to match your infant sleep routines at home.
• Always place baby on their back, in a clutter free crib or bassinet, and without swaddling (swaddling is not allowed at child care).
• Be patient with yourself, your baby, and the transition process.

Tienes pendiente en cómo tu bebé va a dormir en una guardería?  Puede tomar un tiempo en que tu bebé se acostumbre dormi...
10/31/2025

Tienes pendiente en cómo tu bebé va a dormir en una guardería? Puede tomar un tiempo en que tu bebé se acostumbre dormir en un lugar desconocido, pero hay cosas que puedes hacer para ayudarles a adaptarse a este cambio nuevo.
• Pregúntale al cuidador de niños cuáles son las prácticas que usan el la guardería para mantener un sueño seguro con los bebés y usa esas mismas prácticas en tu casa.
• Siempre acuesta a tu bebé de espaldas en una cuna vacía y sin envolver al bebé en una cobija (envolver es prohibido en las guarderías)
• Se paciente contigo mismo, tu bebé, y el cambio.

Family Connects Oregon is a voluntary, opt-in program. No families are required to participate. But a visit with one of ...
10/29/2025

Family Connects Oregon is a voluntary, opt-in program. No families are required to participate. But a visit with one of our nurses can help parents feel confident, so they're at their best for their newborn.

See more answers to frequenty asked questions at www.familyconnectsoregon.org/parents-caregivers

Support for you and baby. Connect to services for your whole family.Caring for a newborn can be amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. A Family Connects Oregon nurse can support you in those first few weeks. From answering your questions about feeding and sleeping, to supporting older siblin...

Family Connects Oregon es un programa voluntario y opcional. No se requiere que las familias participen. Pero una visita...
10/29/2025

Family Connects Oregon es un programa voluntario y opcional. No se requiere que las familias participen. Pero una visita con una de nuestras enfermeras puede ayudar a los padres a sentirse más seguros y a estar en las mejores condiciones para tu recién nacido.

Consulta más respuestas a preguntas frecuentes en www.familyconnectsoregon.org/parents-caregivers

Support for you and baby. Connect to services for your whole family.Caring for a newborn can be amazing and overwhelming all at the same time. A Family Connects Oregon nurse can support you in those first few weeks. From answering your questions about feeding and sleeping, to supporting older siblin...

Grandparents: Couches & armchairs can be very dangerous for babies, especially if you fall asleep while feeding or comfo...
10/28/2025

Grandparents: Couches & armchairs can be very dangerous for babies, especially if you fall asleep while feeding or comforting them. Remind others how to help keep your grandbaby safe during sleep. Learn more at https://go.nih.gov/ju0Yk4d.

Abuelos: los sillones y las sillas son un peligro para los bebés especialmente si te quedas dormido mientras alimentas o...
10/28/2025

Abuelos: los sillones y las sillas son un peligro para los bebés especialmente si te quedas dormido mientras alimentas o abrazas al bebé. Plática con a los demás en como ellos pueden proteger a sus nietos cuando duermen. Aprende más en https://go.nih.gov/ju0Yk4d

Babies don’t sleep in long stretches, and caregiver exhaustion is common and can be dangerous. If you or someone you kno...
10/26/2025

Babies don’t sleep in long stretches, and caregiver exhaustion is common and can be dangerous. If you or someone you know is caring for an infant and struggling to get enough sleep, please reach out! Oregon has resources like relief nurseries and the Parents Anonymous of Oregon Parent Helpline at 503-258-4416. You can also call 211Info to find local resources.

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