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The following resources provide support for all parents, whether you are a new mom experiencing postpartum Logo for physician parenting support with caring handsdepression, a dad seeking childcare, or you just want a community of fellow physician parents. However, If you have a specific need for individual care or help, you can complete an intake form for the Taking Care of Our Own Program. The page below lists resources for childcare, community support, lactation support, parenting programs & perinatal and postpartum support.

These resources are geared specifically towards new physician parents but may be applicable to other groups. For more broad parenting resources, please visit the Well-Being Program resource page.

Childcare

Care.com 

A website for helping families find childcare, senior care, special needs care, tutoring, pet care, housekeeping, and school support.
https://www.care.com 

Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Hillsborough Nannies and Babysitters

Facebook group for parents, nannies, babysitters, doulas, private educators, and teachers.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/910354602814428/?multi_permalinks=10181641153668

Childcare for Healthcare Providers 

Formed in partnership between UNC Health and UNC Gillings School of Public Health, they seek to connect UNC Health workers with information and financial assistance for childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.childcarenc.org

Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough Childcare Connections

Facebook group for both parents seeking childcare and care providers offering care to families. Specific to Durham, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1776037282707262/

Sitter City 

Website for helping families find babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, senior care providers, or housekeepers.
https://www.sittercity.com/

Triangle Nannies and Babysitters

Facebook group for nannies, mannies, babysitters, and childcare professionals, with the intent to offer support and childcare in the Triangle.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/200100440157022

Triangle Nanny Connection

Facebook group open to nannies, agencies, babysitters, elderly care providers, pet sitters, in-home day care centers, and more!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/TriangleCares/

UNC Juggle

Juggle is a childcare and petcare app for faculty, staff, students, and healthcare employees associated with UNC . This app provides for a safe connection, scheduling ease, and payment all in one place.  
www.whyjuggle.com

Community Support

Physicians Mom Group 

A mommy group made of women physicians who happen to be moms as well! A community to share experiences, stories, and give advice to unique situations that may arise.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PhysicianMomsGroup

South Durham Parents Posse 

Inclusive community connecting and supporting people raising children in Durham. Open to parents-to-be or parents with children under age 18 that live, or have children in school, in Durham.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoDuParentsPosse

Triangle Area Parenting Support 

TAPS helps new parents by connecting them to neighborhood based peer support groups, information, and resources as they transition to parenthood.
https://www.tapsnc.org

Triangle Physician Families 

Facebook group for the physician families in the North Carolina Research Triangle to organize meetups, get to know one another, and network. https://www.facebook.com/groups/425897757548551/

Within this Facebook group, you can request access to the “Triangle Physician Moms” Facebook group. 

Lactation Support 

Breast, Bottle, and Beyond Support Group 

Facebook group that provides support for breastfeeding moms.
https://www.facebook.com/group s/bbbsg/ 

Chapel Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Classes 

Chapel Hill OBGYN offers a variety of classes, including childbirth classes, Breastfeeding 101, and Newborn Care 101.
https://chapelhillobgyn.com/classes/ 

Dr. MILK

Doctor (M)others (I)nterested in (L)actation (K)nowledge provides evidence-based support and education for physician women to reach their breastfeeding goals and apply that knowledge to their medical practice.
www.drmilk.org

This Facebook group is for physician mothers who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or expressing breast milk for their children, physicians who want to learn more about breastfeeding to help their patients, and physician mothers who have experience breastfeeding and expressing breast milk for their children. https://www.facebook.com/groups/drmilk/

Durham Women’s Clinic Classes 

This clinic provides a variety of childbirth, yoga, breastfeeding, and parenting classes with the goal to enhance overall health.
https://www.durhamwomensclinic.com/classes 

HUG Your Baby 

Based on child development, lactation, and pediatric literature, HUG Your Baby’s training and resources help parents (and the professionals who serve them) understand a baby’s body language in order to prevent and solve problems around eating, sleeping, crying, and parent-child interaction and to promote breastfeeding duration. HUG Your Baby provides evidence-based online training, engaging “live” workshops, family-friendly educational materials, and competent HUG teachers and trainers around the world.
https://www.hugyourbaby.org 

La Leche League International

La Leche League helps mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. 

International: https://www.llli.org/   

North Carolina: http://www.lllofnc.org 

Chapel Hill: http://lllofchapelhill.org/index.html
*The LLL of Chapel Hill also offers a virtual Breastfeeding Cafe on Mondays from 10-11am

Durham: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLofDurhamPM/ 

Raleigh: https://www.facebook.com/lllofraleigh/ 

MILC Mamas 

Facebook group for any mom who has birthed with and/or gotten breastfeeding support at the Women’s Birth and Wellness Center (including classes and the breastfeeding cafe).
https://ncbirthcenter.org/groups/milc-mamas/ 

North Carolina Breast Milk Donations for Babies

Facebook group for mothers, surrogates, and intended parents in North Carolina to connect with local donors for milk sharing. https://www.facebook.com/groups/400837893715360 

Women’s Birth and Wellness Center 

The WBWC offers a wide variety of classes, including…

  • Breastfeeding Basics
  • Caring for Your Newborn 
  • Cloth Diapering 
  • Express Yourself 
  • Great Expectations 
  • Starting Solids 

https://ncbirthcenter.org/classes/ 

Parenting Support 

Triple P – Positive Parenting Program 

Triple P provides a range of resources to help you raise happy, confident kids, manage misbehavior, set rules and routines, and take care of yourself as a parent. These resources include consultations, public seminars, group courses, and private sessions. 

North Carolina: https://www.triplep-parenting.com/nc-en/triple-p/

Durham County: https://www.dcopublichealth.org/services/child-health/triple-p-3630 

Perinatal & Postpartum Support 

Beyond the Blues Support Group 

This group meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month from 7:00-8:30pm. 

The Nesting Spot
1241 S Main Street #7
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Contract Trisha at 919-623-8961 or trisha.psi@yahoo.com

Emerald Doulas Support Group 

This group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 7:00pm

5317 Highgate Dr Suite 115
Durham, NC 27713

Contact Carrie Banks at 919-428-7119 or cbanks@postpartum.net
https://www.emeralddoulas.com/pmdsupport/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

This booklet has basic information about perinatal depression symptoms and where to find help. If you scroll to the bottom, you will find a list of resources and how to find help in your area. 

https://mchb.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/mchb/MaternalChildHealthTopics/maternal-womens-health/depression_during_and_after_pregnancy_en.pdf

The Marce Society 

International organization aiming to promote, facilitate and communicate about research into all aspects of the mental health of women, their infants and partners around the time of childbirth.
www.marcesociety.com

Moms Supporting Moms 

A program for new mothers (first time and experience) suffering from anxiety or depression related to a postpartum mood disorder. A clinical diagnosis is not required.
https://safechildnc.org/welcome-baby-msm/ 

Postpartum Education for Parents 

Provides peer support, parenting and education classes to parents in need of additional resources, and a 24-hour warm line for parents in need of support. 

Warmline: 805-564-3888 (English) or 805-852-1595 (Spanish)
www.sbpep.org

Postpartum Progress 

Online resource that offer in-depth information, support, and hope for all pregnant and new moms who have postpartum depression or any other mental illness related to pregnancy or childbirth.
http://postpartumprogress.com/

Postpartum Support Group 

This support group meets every Wednesday from 10:30am to noon. 

WakeMed Corporate Center
3128 Smoketree Ct
Raleigh, NC 27610 

Contact Shavonne Brewington at 919-350-8235 or SBREWINGTON@wakemed.org

Postpartum Support International 

PSI is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping women suffering from perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, including postpartum depression. 

International Website: www.postpartum.net  

NC Website: https://psichapters.com/nc/#toggle-id-2 

NC Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PSIofNC  

UNC Pregnancy and Parenting Preparedness Classes 

UNC provides a variety of classes for new or expecting parents, including Boot Camp for New Dads, Breastfeeding, CPR for Friends and Family, a myriad of support groups, and more. This link provides a list of these classes, as well as additional information. Contact stork@unch.unc.edu to learn more.
https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/care-treatment/womens-health/pregnancy-birth-care/pregnancy-parenting-classes/

Welcome Baby 

Program for first-time mothers wanting mom-to-mom support and mentoring.
https://safechildnc.org/welcome-baby-msm/ 

Women’s Birth and Wellness Center Support Groups 

In addition to classes, the WBWC also provides a variety of support groups for moms. 

Coping with Motherhood (https://ncbirthcenter.org/groups/coping-with-motherhood/

Breastfeeding Cafe (https://ncbirthcenter.org/groups/breastfeeding-cafe/