Support and Resources for Parents
Look to Wayne UNC Health Care to serve as a resource and offer you support before and after your baby is born.
Find resources if you’re looking for a pediatrician, breastfeeding support, information about infant development or tips to improve your parenting skills. We’ll help you or share contact information for a community partner.
Breastfeeding Support
Get the encouragement and assistance you need to successfully breastfeed your newborn with the help of Wayne UNC. Contact one or more of these breastfeeding resources for assistance:
Wayne UNC Health Care Lactation Consultants
919-731-6494
Goldsboro Pediatrics
919-734-4736 ext. 1019
Happy Girls Bras & Breastfeeding
252-364-8729
La Leche League of Goldsboro
252-714-5974
The Partnership for Children of Wayne County
919-735-3371 ext. 226
919-735-3371 ext. 243
Seymour Johnson Family Advocacy Program
919-722-1878
919-722-0700
Wayne County Health Department
919-731-1223
Health Resources for You and Your Baby
Rely on Wayne UNC when you or your baby need health care including:
Online Resources and Apps for New Parents
Postpartum Depression Help
Rely on Wayne UNC for care and treatment if you or someone you know is experiencing emotional difficulties during or after pregnancy. You may have signs of postpartum depression or “baby blues” after childbirth.
To learn more, download our Emotional Health: During and After Pregnancy brochure [PDF].
Comfort When You Lose a Baby
When you experience the loss of a baby, you may feel overwhelming grief. To give you the gift of time with your baby, Wayne UNC has a “cuddle cot.” The cuddle cot cooling system allows you to spend time with your stillborn baby.
Angel Kisses
If you experience the loss of a baby, you can choose a handmade dress or romper to take home as a keepsake or dress your baby. Women volunteers at Wayne UNC, who form a group called Angel Kisses, make the clothing.
Behavioral Health Counseling
Talk to a compassionate behavioral health provider [REVSIT] at Wayne UNC to seek help for postpartum depression or grief.
Pediatrics Care and Services
Learn about pediatrics care and services at Wayne UNC, including car seat safety.
