What is Family Transitional Nursing Care?
Family Transitional Nursing Care (FTNC) bridges the gap between hospital care and home transition for families welcoming a new baby. FTNC encompasses guidance, education, and emotional support to help all family members adjust to their new roles and responsibilities.
Who Can Benefit?
- First-time parents
- Families with multiples (twins, triplets, etc.)
- Families with newborns or mothers deemed to have high risk medical needs.
- Parents seeking extra support and reassurance during the early weeks at home.
What are the Objectives/ Goals of FTNC?
- Facilitate a smooth transition from hospital to home
- Build parental confidence in caring for newborns
- Promote maternal well-being and recovery
- Encourage partner involvement and support
- Foster a supportive and informed family environment.
My Care Philosophy:
Your new parenthood journey can be exciting, joyful, tiring, and downright overwhelming, all at the same time.
As a Registered Professional Nurse, I specialize in the care of low- and high-risk mothers and infants. In addition, I provide education and support to new fathers & partners. I support the family unit as they transition from the hospital to the comfort of their home, starting Day 1. Like Mary Poppins, when I depart my families, I know they are well equipped to navigate & assume total care w/ confidence and a decreased level of anxiety.
All Family Members Can Benefit:
For Newborns- provide education on feedings, comfort/soothing techniques, daily care, sleep habits, and safety (what to do in case of emergency).
For Mothers- continuation of Postpartum self-care (perineal or C-section incisional care); identify signs /symptoms of infection or postpartum complications; pain management tips; feeding preference support & education; breast care; Postpartum depression vs Baby Blues.
For Partner/Fathers- How to support your partner post birth; identifying signs and symptoms of possible Postpartum depression; Self-care/ support as a new parent; Reinforced education of Newborn care (including feedings, comfort measures, etc).
Additional Services:
- Assistance with community resources and referrals (lactation consultants, mental health support, pediatricians, etc.)
- Phone call / text or virtual support available during contracted assignments.
- Customizable care plans tailored to each family's needs
Testimonials:
“We were grateful to host Toni in our home and are appreciative of the invaluable support she gave us in the first few weeks of our child’s life.” – July 2025
“Toni provided exceptional care to our newborn, myself, and my husband. It was a relief to have someone so skilled with newborn care present so that we could balance meeting his needs with getting rest ourselves.” – November 2025
Available for 1-4 week assignments; longer assignments can be discussed and booked based on availability. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please reach out via phone or email.