{"id":7881,"date":"2020-11-18T08:52:07","date_gmt":"2020-11-18T13:52:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/?page_id=7881"},"modified":"2024-05-22T11:46:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T15:46:45","slug":"physician-parenting-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/psych\/specialty-care\/wellness-initiatives\/taking-care-of-our-own\/physician-parenting-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Physician Parenting Support"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following resources provide support for all parents, whether you are a new mom experiencing postpartum\u00a0<\/span>\"Logodepression, 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<\/a>. The page below lists resources for childcare, community support, lactation support, parenting programs & perinatal and postpartum support.<\/p>\n

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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Childcare<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Care.com<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n

A website for helping families find childcare, senior care, special needs care, tutoring, pet care, housekeeping, and school support.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.care.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durham, Hillsborough Nannies and Babysitters<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group for parents, nannies, babysitters, doulas, private educators, and teachers. <\/span><\/i>
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/910354602814428\/?multi_permalinks=10181641153668<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Childcare for Healthcare Providers\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

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.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.childcarenc.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Durham, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough Childcare Connections<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group for both parents seeking childcare and care providers offering care to families. Specific to Durham, Chapel Hill, and Hillsborough. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1776037282707262\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Sitter City\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Website for helping families find babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, senior care providers, or housekeepers.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.sittercity.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Triangle Nannies and Babysitters<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group for nannies, mannies, babysitters, and childcare professionals, with the intent to offer support and childcare in the Triangle.\u00a0 <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/200100440157022<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Triangle Nanny Connection<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group open to nannies, agencies, babysitters, elderly care providers, pet sitters, in-home day care centers, and more!
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/TriangleCares\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

UNC Juggle<\/b><\/h4>\n

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. \u00a0<\/span><\/i>
\nwww.whyjuggle.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Community Support<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Physicians Mom Group\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

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.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/PhysicianMomsGroup<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

South Durham Parents Posse\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Equitable 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.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/SoDuParentsPosse<\/a><\/p>\n

Triangle Area Parenting Support\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

TAPS helps new parents by connecting them to neighborhood based peer support groups, information, and resources as they transition to parenthood.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.tapsnc.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Triangle Physician Families\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group for the physician families in the North Carolina Research Triangle to organize meetups, get to know one another, and network. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/425897757548551\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Within this Facebook group, you can request access to the \u201cTriangle Physician Moms\u201d Facebook group.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Lactation Support\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Breast, Bottle, and Beyond Support Group\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group that provides support for breastfeeding moms. <\/span><\/i>
\nhttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/group s\/bbbsg\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapel Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Classes\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Chapel Hill OBGYN offers a variety of classes, including childbirth classes, Breastfeeding 101, and Newborn Care 101.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/chapelhillobgyn.com\/classes\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. MILK<\/b><\/h4>\n

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.
\n<\/span><\/i>www.drmilk.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/drmilk\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Durham Women\u2019s Clinic Classes\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

This clinic provides a variety of childbirth, yoga, breastfeeding, and parenting classes with the goal to enhance overall health.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.durhamwomensclinic.com\/classes<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HUG Your Baby\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Based on child development, lactation, and pediatric literature, HUG Your Baby\u2019s training and resources help parents (and the professionals who serve them) understand a baby\u2019s 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 \u201clive\u201d workshops, family-friendly educational materials, and competent HUG teachers and trainers around the world.
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.hugyourbaby.org<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

La Leche League International<\/b><\/h4>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

International: <\/span>https:\/\/www.llli.org\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

North Carolina: <\/span>http:\/\/www.lllofnc.org<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapel Hill: <\/span>http:\/\/lllofchapelhill.org\/index.html<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/span>*The LLL of Chapel Hill also offers a virtual Breastfeeding Cafe on Mondays from 10-11am<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Durham: <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/LLLofDurhamPM\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Raleigh: <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lllofraleigh\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MILC Mamas\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group for any mom who has birthed with and\/or gotten breastfeeding support at the Women\u2019s Birth and Wellness Center (including classes and the breastfeeding cafe).
\n<\/span><\/i>https:\/\/ncbirthcenter.org\/groups\/milc-mamas\/<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

North Carolina Breast Milk Donations for Babies<\/b><\/h4>\n

Facebook group for mothers, surrogates, and intended parents in North Carolina to connect with local donors for milk sharing. <\/span><\/i>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/400837893715360<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Birth and Wellness Center\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

The WBWC offers a wide variety of classes, including\u2026<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n