Support and Resources for Parents
Look to UNC Health Wayne 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 UNC Health Wayne. Contact one or more of these breastfeeding resources for assistance:
UNC Health Wayne 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
Wayne County Health Department
919-731-1223
Health Resources for You and Your Baby
Rely on UNC Health Wayne when you or your baby need health care including:
Online Resources and Apps for New Parents
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, UNC Health Wayne has a “cuddle cot.” The cuddle cot cooling system allows you to spend time with your stillborn baby.
Angel Kisses
If you experience the heartbreaking loss of a baby, you have the option to choose a handmade dress or romper—either as a keepsake or to dress your baby. These special garments are lovingly crafted by Angel Kisses, a volunteer group at UNC Health Wayne dedicated to supporting grieving families.
Pediatrics Care and Services
Learn about pediatrics care and services at UNC Health Wayne, including car seat safety.
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