Blue state gov ignites online firestorm with plan to send gov't into homes of newborn babies: 'Lunatic libs'

Healey made the controversial comments in an appearance last week on Boston Public Radio, where she discussed the state's taxpayer-funded plan to send nurses into the homes of new parents after childbirth.

"Everybody in the state, when you have a baby, you're going to have a home visit within days, weeks and that will be an opportunity for a healthcare provider to make an assessment to see if you need some additional support and resources," Healey explained.

Fox News Digital reached out to Healey's office for comment.

"Becoming a mother is a profound life change, and every parent deserves support-not just during pregnancy, but in the months that follow," Healey said in the release. "Postpartum depression, anxiety and other maternal mental health conditions are real medical conditions, and no mother should feel ashamed to ask for help or feel like she has to navigate this journey alone. We're working to expand postpartum care, identify concerns earlier and connect families to the mental health support they need, because taking care of moms means taking care of the whole family."

Amy Carnevale, chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, told Fox News Digital in an interview that "this is an example of the government overreaching."

"I'm a mom of three," Carnevale said. "I'm blessed to have three wonderful children. And, doctors, today, they ask about postpartum depression. They ask about the need for resources. So, there are plenty of resources available to women after they have children in Massachusetts and nationwide. And this example by Gov. Healey to send people into the homes of new moms is an example of government overreach and the Massachusetts Republican Party has been hearing from moms across the state, moms and dads across the state, really objecting to this new policy."

Fox News Digital's Amanda Macias contributed to this report