Health & Human Services - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Prenatal VisitsDuring prenatal visits, your Public Health Nurse will discuss:• Normal body changes during pregnancy• Nutritional needs during pregnancy• Healthy choices for you during pregnancy• Referrals for other available servicesPostpartum VisitsVisits with a Public Health Nurse after you deliver your baby are available whether or not yousaw a nurse during pregnancy. Topics covered include:• Normal body changes after pregnancy• Breastfeeding support• Family planning and birth control methods that are best for you• Information about infant development, weight and measurement• Parenting techniques• Referrals for other available servicesWell-Child ServicesPublic Health Nurses are available to visit you during regularly scheduled appointments.Topics covered during these visits include:• Baby’s height, weight and development• Feeding your baby (breastfeeding, bottles, starting solids)• Sleep habits• How to play with your baby and activities that stimulate development• Referrals for other available servicesFamily PlanningIndividual or group education sessions about family planning methods are available.Whether you are trying to prevent or promote pregnancy, it may be beneficial for you to meetwith a Public Health Nurse. Information about birth control methods, good physical healthbefore and during pregnancy, and sexually transmitted diseases is available.Allison Harr, PHN/RN, All Districts MCH Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7511. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .allison.harr@millelacsband.comKari DiGiovanni, RN Doula Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7457. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .kari.digiovanni@millelacsband.comRoberta Ladd, Health Educator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320-532-7812. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .roberta.ladd@millelacsband.com49