You Are Not Alone
We’re here for you. Here are a handful of helpful resources to help you on this journey. We also have referrals available to help you overcome many common challenges such as childcare, jobs, educational scholarships, food and clothing assistance, breastfeeding, DNA testing, counseling and more.
Resources
Childbirth/Breastfeeding/Newborn Care Education: Video classes (6-9 sessions each) available at your convenience. Choose your own schedule.
Infant Care Classes: 3-hour, in-person instruction with an RN. Topics include soothing, swaddling, bathing & more. Call for class schedule.
Fatherhood Education/Support: One-on-one mentoring for fathers and fathers-to-be.
Community referrals:
- Medicaid: Instructions and assistance on filing for Medicaid. Pregnancy Medicaid covers the medical cost of prenatal care for the mother, labor & delivery, postpartum checkup, and the baby’s first year of medical care.
- OB/GYN: Find a doctor that provides the care you need and accepts Medicaid insurance, or get a referral to Wake Med High-Risk Clinic or NeighborHealth, a low-cost medical clinic.
- Housing Options: Get referrals for emergency housing, maternity housing, and mother/baby housing.
