@ New Jersey maternal health program

[pierogigirl]

free nurse visits for new moms

This is the first program to help new moms I've heard of in the country. Hopefully there are others.  It's only 3 visits, but hopefully this is just the start. I've been so angry about Mississippi asking for the SC to overturn Roe V. Wade and the feeling that we are moving backward in this country. I was pleasantly surprised to read this this morning.

[sent]

I know I had a few visits for DD at home, but I think it was because she was a preemie.

Yay for my state! We also moved to 4 months of paid ML last year. I see women in other states talk about getting 6 weeks and I'm like "how???"

[madDawg228]

WTG NJ! This seems like a pretty inclusive program. I hope this gets other states to adopt similar policies.

The 6w PP appointment and spaced out Wellness visits to the Pediatrician are so bare bones when you need help during those foggy newborn days, but don't know what it is exactly that you need and how to get it.

[NewOrleans]

I obviously support it but hope it’s not weaponized.

[sent]

Jul 29, 2021 11:07:54 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

I obviously support it but hope it’s not weaponized.

Can you explain this?

[ohgillian]

Jul 29, 2021 10:44:21 GMT -5 sent said:

I know I had a few visits for DD at home, but I think it was because she was a preemie.

Yay for my state! We also moved to 4 months of paid ML last year. I see women in other states talk about getting 6 weeks and I'm like "how???"

Wow. I got zero paid leave. I was allowed to use any PTO I had saved up, then went on unpaid leave. 

[sent]

Jul 29, 2021 11:31:39 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Jul 29, 2021 10:44:21 GMT -5 sent said:

I know I had a few visits for DD at home, but I think it was because she was a preemie.

Yay for my state! We also moved to 4 months of paid ML last year. I see women in other states talk about getting 6 weeks and I'm like "how???"

Wow. I got zero paid leave. I was allowed to use any PTO I had saved up, then went on unpaid leave. 

The paid time at home is split between temporary disability followed by baby bonding but it adds up to 4 months. It used to be 12 weeks for vaginal and 14 for C-sections. Now I think it’s 16 and 18 weeks. We all pay it in our payroll taxes and I pay it in my employer taxes. It’s great, as long as you are employed on someone’s payroll. As a self-employed person, I did not receive this benefit for my second kid. I was working a temp job on payroll when I was pregnant with the first kid and received it then.

[seeyalater52]

Jul 29, 2021 11:27:50 GMT -5 sent said:

Jul 29, 2021 11:07:54 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

I obviously support it but hope it’s not weaponized.

Can you explain this?

I don't want to speak for NewOrleans, but I think one concern that is prominent any time a new  program is stood up that will give increased access by professionals (medical, social work, etc.) to peoples' homes, there is a chance that low income people, and particularly low income people of color will end up being subject to shitty racist and classist opinions of those professionals that could lead to things like increased CPS involvement. 

One would hope that that isn't the outcome here, but it is worth having on the radar because these systems are all imperfect in ways that can significantly harm certain populations. 

[NewOrleans]

Jul 29, 2021 11:27:50 GMT -5 sent said:

Jul 29, 2021 11:07:54 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

I obviously support it but hope it’s not weaponized.

Can you explain this?

Not to you. 

[sent]

Jul 29, 2021 13:54:04 GMT -5 NewOrleans said:

Jul 29, 2021 11:27:50 GMT -5 sent said:

Can you explain this?

Not to you. 

Pulling the internet mean girl card, I see.

[Michelle]

Jul 29, 2021 11:48:27 GMT -5 seeyalater52 said:

Jul 29, 2021 11:27:50 GMT -5 sent said:

Can you explain this?

I don't want to speak for NewOrleans , but I think one concern that is prominent any time a new  program is stood up that will give increased access by professionals (medical, social work, etc.) to peoples' homes, there is a chance that low income people, and particularly low income people of color will end up being subject to shitty racist and classist opinions of those professionals that could lead to things like increased CPS involvement. 

One would hope that that isn't the outcome here, but it is worth having on the radar because these systems are all imperfect in ways that can significantly harm certain populations. 

This is a really helpful reminder. Thank you.

[aliciabella]

I received 3 or 4 home visits with my children after their births. They checked on me and the babies and it was amazing. I think it was through my insurance but if Jerz can ensure everyone has access to that post-care I think it is wonderful.

[af1212]

Jul 29, 2021 11:31:39 GMT -5 ohgillian said:

Jul 29, 2021 10:44:21 GMT -5 sent said:

I know I had a few visits for DD at home, but I think it was because she was a preemie.

Yay for my state! We also moved to 4 months of paid ML last year. I see women in other states talk about getting 6 weeks and I'm like "how???"

Wow. I got zero paid leave. I was allowed to use any PTO I had saved up, then went on unpaid leave. 

I was allowed to use all 6 of my annual sick days in a row which they acted like was some amazing gift to me as you weren’t usually allowed to take more than 2 in a row.

Then unpaid leave for 12 weeks which actually became 10 weeks because they called me back early.

[UMaineTeach]

I was offered for the public health nurse to come to my house when my kid was born.

I thought since I had the regular nurse phone calls from my insurance, was seeing two mental health professionals, and had a pediatrician with an answering service I was all set.

I should have taken the visits. I could have used more hands on support.