I havesome news.

Mama.Mama...

I’m havinga baby.

continued...

MA-MA!!

I’m excited...but i’m scared.

Yeah, she’ll help.Maybe too much.

Your momwill help you,won’t she?

And David?

He loves me,but he’s not

down with thisbaby thing...yet.

Nilsa, you’re agreat mother.And Carlito is

so happy.You’re, like,a natural!

no way.

remember howfreaked i was?and clueless?

Oh Nilsa, what ami gonna do??

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Listen, Kim. When I had Carlito,I got my own nurse from nyc nfp,

the New York City Nurse-FamilyPartnership.

She would come to my apartment

a few tIMES a month and we’d

talk about things to do for a healthy preg-

nancy and a healthy baby.

What else?

Wow! There’s so muchto learn. Like eating

right, giving birth, andfeeding the baby. I was

scared but I alwayshad her support.

When I wasready, she helped

me figure out how togo back to school

and get a job.

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And anybodycan do it?

Yeah. it justhas to be your

first baby.

and you haveto be at most

28 weeks along.

Sounds likeI’m the right

girl fornyc nfp!

Absolutely.and it Won’t cost

you anything.

That soundsgreat! Could nyc nfp

help me too?

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No, no, NO!

You arenot bringingsome nurse

into myhouse toraise my

grandbaby!

I told you, mama.I’m going to learn

how to take care ofmy baby myself.

HMmph...

So what’s this nursegoing to teach you?

Lotsa stuff.like not getting

stressed.

The Next Day...

5

andfiguring out

why the baby’scrying...

...and what todo about it.

David sayshe might do it

with me.

This nursefamily whatsitconvinced that

boy?

oh ma... I asked him.you can be a part ofit too...if you want.

now, don’tget ahead of

yourself,girl...

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Hi, I’m Yolanda Davisfrom the New York City

Nurse-Family Partnership.

If you decide tojoin the program, I’ll

be your nurse.

Kim thinks about gettingher own Personal nurse.

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finally, SHE decides to sign up and...

So, where isthe baby going

to sleep?Well, I thoughtmaybe she couldsleep with me...

I don’t think so,Kim. I read the bookYolanda gave us.

And the booksays the baby

should have herown crib—that’s

the safest.

But you can keep itright next to your bed so

the baby is close by.

Would youlisten to David?!Mr. nfp Daddy!

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After a healthy birth, Kim and baby Keishaare getting to know each other.

Make sureKeisha’s mouthis wide open...

...before you put yournipple in, so she can

latch on good.

look at that hungrylittle kitten. Kim, do youremember how to hold

her to breastfeed?

That’s it.you’re doing

great!

Isn’t shedoing great,Mrs. Gomes?

Now where aremy manners?

Yolanda, wouldyou like a cup

of coffee?

Well yes...she is!

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Time flies...

Happy birthday, dear Keisha, Happy birthday to you!!

I can’t believe I’m themother of a one-year-old.

Ma-ma!ma-ma!!

I’m proud of you, kim.And proud you’re going

back to school.

I’m kindaproud of me

too.

thehealthiest,

too.

And keisha’s thecutest kid on the

block—looks justlike her handsome

daddy.

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it’s not goingto be easy.

Being a mom isthe toughest job inthe world. the best

job too.

But don’tforget:

I’m here untilkeisha’s second

birthday...

Yo-la! yo-la!noo-noo!

Keisha, youcan’t have her.she’s my nurse!

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...You can have your own

personal nurse!

If you’re 28 weekspregnant or less

with your first baby and meet income requirements…

NYC NFP won't cost you anything andis available regardless of your age, immigration status or gender identity.

For more information, ask your healthcare provider, visit nyc.gov/health/nfp, email nycnfp@health.nyc.gov or call311 and ask for Nurse-Family Partnership.

• Know what to expect during pregnancy and childbirth • Learn how to take care of your baby

• Understand how babies learn and grow• Connect with other resources, like health insurance,

mental health care and day care• Achieve personal goals, such as continuing your

education and developing job skills• Give your baby the best possible start in life

Your NYC NFP nurse will support you to: