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Nurse-Family Partnership

What is Nurse-Family Partnership?

Connect with your free personal nurse:
423-680-8911

Nurse-Family Partnership is a free program for women who are pregnant with their first baby. When you enroll you will be connected to a registered nurse who will provide the support, advice and information you need to have a healthy pregnancy, a healthy baby and be a great mom. 

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Your nurse will support you to:

  • Have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby.
  • Become the best mom you can be.
  • Learn and practice things that make you more confident as a mom, like breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, safe-sleep techniques and much more.
  • Get referrals for healthcare, childcare, job training and other support services available in your community.
  • Continue your education, develop job skills or follow your dreams for the future.

Who can enroll in Nurse-Family Partnership?

  • Anyone pregnant with her first child and is currently 28 weeks or less.
  • Meets income requirements.
  • Lives in an area where Nurse-Family Partnership is available.

Can my baby’s father participate?

  • The father, family members and friends are welcome to participate in the program, but as the mom, you are the main focus!

Learn more

  • Learn about our local organization and get connected with your free personal nurse, call 423-680-8911
  • Learn about our national parent organization, see patient stories and more, go to NFPmoms.org

This program is offered through Erlanger and the Tennessee Department of Human Services.

Meet Our Team

Amie Edwards, BSN, RN
Obstetrics Nurse

Amie Edwards, BSN, RN

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Shelby Elliott, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant

Shelby Elliott, BSN, RN, IBCLC

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Cassidy Kiper, BSN, RN
Obstetrics Nurse

Cassidy Kiper, BSN, RN

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Betsy Morton, RN-C, CLC, CNM
Program Coordinator, Certified Nurse Midwife

Betsy Morton, RN-C, CLC, CNM

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Samantha Murphy, BSN, RN, RNC-OB
Obstetrics Nurse

Samantha Murphy, BSN, RN, RNC-OB

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Cindy Nash, BSN, RN, IBCLC
Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant

Cindy Nash, BSN, RN, IBCLC

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Hailey Riggs, BSN, RN
Obstetrics Nurse

Hailey Riggs, BSN, RN

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Holley Rudolph, IBCLC
Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant

Holley Rudolph, IBCLC

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Ana Wikens, BSN, RN
Obstetrics Nurse

Ana Wikens, BSN, RN

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