Family-centered care designed for you and your baby, with specialized care for our tiniest patients.
At ECU Health, you’ll find exceptional care for your newborn in a secure and caring environment with specialty-trained doctors, nurses and other professionals.
Programs & Support
ECU Health is proud to offer a variety of programs to support you and your baby.
Breastfeeding
Across ECU Health, new moms will find resources, encouragement and support for successful breastfeeding, from classes before birth to lactation support in the hospital and at home, as well as product support in the Maternal Expressions Boutique.
Maternal Expressions
Maternal Expressions and Newborn Boutique can help you with lactation and mother/baby needs. Located in the Women’s Center at Maynard Children’s Hospital, Maternal Expressions is open weekdays with breast pumps for rent or to purchase, nursing bras and premature baby and newborn items. Staffed by a lactation consultant, you have a resource to provide breastfeeding guidance and specialty items for your baby. Call 252-847-1749 or 252-847-7439 for hours of operation.
Newborn CPR
As new parents, knowing CPR is more important than ever. It could help save your child’s life, or someone else’s, one day. CPR training will ensure that you’re prepared in case of a medical emergency involving your child.
Infant Care
Babies change remarkably during their first months and years. Your baby will develop at his/her unique pace. Early and ongoing care with a ECU Health pediatrician will build a foundation for a healthy future.
Maynard Children’s Hospital NICU
With advanced technologies and clinical experts, the Level IV NICU cares for critically ill or premature newborns. Board-certified neonatologists, specialists and specialty trained nurses provide expertise, compassion and support to help achieve the best possible outcomes for your newborn.
Well-Baby Check-Ups
ECU Health offers convenient access to newborn and infant care, with pediatric services across 29 counties. Well-baby check-ups are important to healthy beginnings as your baby changes and develops during the first years of life.