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Maternal & Child Nutrition Home Visiting Program

We help families get the necessary education, resources, and skills to meet their nutrition goals and improve health outcomes.

Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) provide in-home and virtual visits to expectant mothers, infants, and children living in Oakland County who are nutritionally at risk.

Complete the online nutrition services referral form for yourself, child or client, if eligible.

Contact Info

For more information about the Maternal & Child Nutrition Home Visiting Program:
- Call 1-800-848-5533
- Email OCHD-nutritionservices@oakgov.com

Who can enroll?

Must be an Oakland County resident who is considered nutritionally at risk, and are one of the following:
- Mother who is pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding, or
- Infant, or
- Child (up to age 18, must be diagnosed with a medical condition that effects nutrition)
What does "nutritionally at risk" mean?
- Living with a health problem, medical condition, diet deficiency or other issue that can affect the health of a participant, or
- Living in an area with a high social vulnerability, or an area with limited access to affordable and nutritious foods, or
- Having a household income that is below the federal poverty level, or
- Qualifying for SNAP, WIC, and/or Medicaid (enrollment in these programs is not required).

What we do?

Provide individualized nutrition assessments and education during pregnancy, postpartum, infancy, and childhood life stages.
Conduct monthly in-home or virtual visits with expecting mother and baby until baby turns 1 year old. The RDN will focus on improving diet and healthy habits to promote better health.
Support breastfeeding/chestfeeding/human milk feeding individuals by providing education before birth and assist, encourage, and troubleshoot during baby's first year.
Support parents in transition from breastmilk/human milk or formula to solid foods at 6 months of age.
Provide formula recommendations, as needed.
Evaluate feeding skills and behaviors in infants and children.
Obtain in-home height and weight measurements to monitor growth trends.
Provide referrals to other maternal child health programs and food resources.

Where do we meet participants?

When and how often are visits done?

Visits occur Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
The visit schedule is flexible and based on the preference and availability of the participants.
Most visits are monthly, but can also be offered as weekly, bi-weekly, or as needed.
Most participants receive home visits throughout the duration of the pregnancy and until the child turns 1 year old. Visits can extend past this time, if parent requests additional assistance.

How to apply?

Why is nutrition important during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood life stages?

Improving nutrition during pregnancy can lead to:
- Optimal fetal growth
- Favorable outcomes during childbirth
- Improved infant survival
- Reduced risk of gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, obesity-related complications, and in some populations, preeclampsia and gestational hypertension
- Better long term health in both the mother and baby
Improving nutrition during infancy and childhood can lead to:
- Lower risk of chronic disease later in life
- Ideal weight and overall growth during lifetime
- Decreased risk of vitamin and mineral deficiencies
- Improved acceptance of foods, flavors, and textures

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