Prenatal Resources

Contact Information for UNC OBGYN (School of Medicine affiliated) locations, when to call your provider, and when to report to Labor and Delivery.
Caring-For-You-and-Your-Baby-10-2024
Caring for you and your baby- Spanish

Complete prenatal education booklet to be used throughout your pregnancy.
*A paper copy will be provided at your New OB appointment.
My 9 Months- English
My 9 Months- Spanish

Educational resource intended for all pregnant individuals written with a U.S. context for prenatal breastfeeding.
*This will be provided to you at your New OB visit and discussed throughout your pregnancy.
Ready Set Baby Website
English Packet
Spanish Packet

Induction of labor education handout- English
Induction of labor education handout- Spanish

Choices in Childbirth- videos with interactive tools that can be viewed by trimester, postpartum, topic or chapter – you choose your path for exploring.
*Available in English and Spanish.

Medications that are safe to take in pregnancy for common symptoms such as nausea, heartburn, constipation, hemorrhoids, cold symptoms and headache
Safe Supplements in Pregnancy handout- English
Safe Supplements in Pregnancy handout- Spanish

What to expect to pay for your pregnancy care and delivery at UNC
Payment for your Pregnancy at UNC

UNC Medical Center Labor & Delivery Information

Virtual and in-person options – click the Class Calendar to register

Free Zoom prenatal breastfeeding education classes schedule taught by lactation specialists

UNC CenteringPregnancy® Information

Mombaby.org 

5 minute video explaining prenatal screening options and how to choose/things to consider

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 

Informational page from MedlinePlus explaining the prenatal cell-free DNA Screening along with other related genetic tests

Nutritional pregnancy/breastfeeding resources and plan for eating healthy, plan for how many calories needed, supplements and safe food choices along with multiple educational reference pages in the resources section. 

Iron Deficiency Anemia is common in pregnancy where your body does not have enough healthy blood cells because of low iron.
Handout- English
Handout- Spanish 

Foods that have a lot of iron – especially important to include in diet if you have anemia in pregnancy due to low iron in your body.
Handout- English
Handout- Spanish 

Iron Supplements if you have been diagnosed with Iron Deficiency Anemia
Handout- English
Handout- Spanish 

Preeclampsia Flyer (English & Spanish) explains symptoms of high blood pressure and when you need to call your provider.
*Internally created by clinical subject matter experts. 

Preeclampsia Information website with educational information on signs, symptoms, tests for diagnosis and treatment options.
Ask About Aspirin Handout- English
Ask About Aspirin Handout- Spanish 

Vaccines During Pregnancy (1)

Pregnant people should get a single dose of the RSV vaccine at 32-36 weeks of pregnancy during September-January.
Abrysvo by Pfizer’s informational page
CDC Vaccine Information Statement

Pregnancy in a Pandemic: Conversations on COVID-19 educational video created by our Maternal Fetal Medicine team explaining why it is so important to get your Covid vaccine in pregnancy.

Birth Bag Information- what to bring to L&D when its time.
*Created by the UNC Midwifery team.

Infant Car Seat Information- finding places that will check installation is correct, recalls, etc.

Welcomebaby.org- parenting classes, car seat safety classes, giving closet Cribs for Kids.
Contact number: 919-560-7150 

Kellymom- articles on parenting, breastfeeding, health and nutrition 

Nurtured Nest– prenatal, birthing, breastfeeding classes

The Triangle Parents of Multiples- a Raleigh based support organization for families with multiples.
*Each member must be a parent or guardian of multiples, or have had a multiple pregnancy.

Medications safe in breastfeeding resources- Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) is a database that contains information on drugs that breastfeeding mothers may be exposed.
*Includes information on the levels of substances in breast milk and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant.

NC Maternal Mental Health (NC MATTERS)- list of resources & links for pregnancy and postpartum including mental health resources, support groups, books, financial assistance programs, infant care/parenting, etc.

Postpartum Support International (PSI)- a confidential helpline that provides basic information, support, and resources for pregnant and postpartum individuals.
*Call or text 24/7 – English: 800-944-4773 or text en Español: 971-2037773

New Mom Health- 4th Trimester Project- new mom health resources: healing process, sex/contraception, breast care, emotions/hormones.

NCDHHS WIC County Directory- click on your county to determine WIC services available near you.

• NCDHHS WIC Referral Form

WIC Nutrition Education- available in English and Spanish

• General Nutrition Education
• Healthy Recipe Resources for WIC
• Infant Nutrition Education
• Nutrition Education for Childcare Providers
• Preconception, Prenatal and Postpartum Nutrition Education
• Preschool Nutrition Education
• Nutritional Resources