Maternal And Infant Health

Ready, Set, Baby and Infant Safe Sleep

Maternal and Infant Health Class is an educational class for pregnant women to learn about safe sleep, how to prepare for a baby, and breastfeeding. Classes are free at the Partnership for Children (800 N. William Street) or if you can’t attend in person, you can ask for a virtual class. Classes are to be determined and will be posted through the Wayne County Health Department Facebook page. There are incentives given to participants for attending the class such as pack and play, diapers, wipes, pumps, etc. For more information, contact (919) 750-4792, 919-440-7646, or (919) 750-9796

Para más información en español, de los programas, por favor de llamar a (919) 750-4792 o al (919) 750-9796

Healthy Beginnings

Healthy Beginnings is a program that provides a support system to mothers who are pregnant up to 2 years after giving birth. There are various health topics covered in class such as smoking cessation, infant safety, family planning, and more. The program provides incentives for participants of the program as well as home visits to mothers. For more information, contact Haylee Morris at 919-440-7646.

* Para más información en español, de Comienzos Saludables, por favor de llamar al 919-750-4792

Breastfeeding Support

Breastfeeding support class offers support to pregnant women up to 6 months either virtual or by phone. For additional information, contact Haylee Morris on 919-440-7646. 

Car Seat Technicians

Wayne County Health Department has 4 certified Car Seat Technicians. Be on the lookout for information on future Car Seat Safety Checks and Installations events!