Women have unique health care needs and concerns. That's why High Point Medical Center created the Esther R. Culp Women's Center - a special place full of health care and educational activities for women of all ages.
The Esther R. Culp Women's Center has a convenient, inviting environment designed by our experienced and service-oriented staff, includes private waiting rooms, spacious classrooms for classes and meetings, and direct access to the childbirth suite and newborn nursery. Our center's all-female staff includes a certified lactation consultant, certified mammography technicians, nurse educators and instructors. Experience and quality are the hallmarks of our care.
As a woman, you know your physical and emotional health needs change every few years. That's why we've packaged our services to complement your specific phase of life. And we plan to be there with you to meet your changing needs.
Whether you are an expectant or new mother, we offer a series of classes that will help enrich your experience as being a new parent. These classes are offered regularly at the locations listed below.
Expectant Parenting Classes
To register, call 336-878-6712 or email ditate@wakehealth.edu.
Every Monday in February, April, June, August and October
Location:
High Point Medical Center's Esther R. Culp Women’s Center
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $20
Expectant Parenting Classes
Every Saturday in January, March, May, July, September and November
High Point Medical Center's Esther R. Culp Women’s Center
9 am - 5 pm
Fee: $20
Attend the entire series or your choice of any class:
- Labor, Birth and Pain Control
- Cesarean Birth and Postpartum
- Infant Feeding – Breastfeeding
- Newborn Care
Expectant Parent and Family Tours
First and third Monday's at 6 pm and third Sunday of each month at 2:30 pm.
Location:
High Point Medical Center's Visitor Lobby
To register, call 336-878-6712 or email ditate@wakehealth.edu.
Mommy and Me Classes are free for moms and their babies, ages 0-8 months old. The classes are presented by nurses, lactation consultants and guest speakers. These relaxed and informal sessions provide opportunities for learning and support. Our goal is to strengthen the parent-infant bond and promote development of strong parenting skills. And, it's a great way to meet other moms and their babies that are experiencing some of the same challenges and rewards as you.
Sessions include plenty of time for your questions and individual concerns.
Topics include:
- Growth and Development
- Infant Massage
- Feeding Your Baby
- Crying and Colic
- Nighttime Parenting
- Infant Safety
- Current Pertinent Issues
- Networking Opportunities
These classes are offered every Wednesday at 11 am at High Point Medical Center's Esther R. Culp Women’s Center.
For more information call 336-878-6712 or email ditate@wakehealth.edu.
Breastfeeding is a personal choice and is a learned skill that takes time and practice. Let us help you in reaching your personal goal. We are here to help start a healthy beginning not only for you but for your newborn. Your breast milk has an ideal balance of nutrients that you specially designed for your baby. Breast milk provides infants with immune factors made to fight allergens and illnesses specific to mom and baby’s environment.
Lactation support is available 7 days a week.
Call 336-878-6712 or email ditate@wakehealth.edu.
Our nurses and lactation consultants work as a team to help you and your newborn to become familiar with breastfeeding. Should breastfeeding challenges arise, we offer outpatient services available 7 days a week by appointment. Let us help you reach your breastfeeding goal.
Services:
- Inpatient consultation
- Outpatient office visits
- Breastfeeding classes
- Mommy and Me classes
Why should you breastfeed?
Nearly 4 out of 5 moms in the United States breastfeed their babies today. That is the highest number in 20 years. Breastfeeding offers valuable health benefits for your baby and you. It also offers a joyful start to a bond that will last a lifetime.
Benefits for Mom:
- Creates a forever bond between mom and baby
- Cost effective
- Decreases risk of certain cancers, heart disease and osteoporosis
- More likely to return to pre-pregnancy weight
- Reduces risk of postpartum bleeding
Benefits for Baby:
- Decrease risk of SIDS
- Less likely to develop ear infections, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory illness and certain cancers
- Less likely to develop childhood obesity
- Protects against asthma and eczema
- Higher scores on cognitive and IQ tests at school age
Hope-Filled Hearts is a support group that aims to offer hope and support to women who are having a hard time with adjustments related to pregnancy and the postpartum period. Meetings will include opportunities for open discussion as well as education on topics related to motherhood. The group is facilitated by licensed professional counselor, Enjonae Anderson of Mended Hearts Counseling.
Join us for an opportunity to meet other moms, share your experiences and support each other while navigating the path of motherhood.
Our group meets the first Wednesday of each month at noon (feel free to bring your lunch) and the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Group participants may bring infants one year old and younger.
Location:
High Point Medical Center
Women's Center Classroom – 5th Floor
601 North Elm Street
Cost: Free
For more information contact Enjonae Anderson at 336-609-7383 or info@mhcrs.com.
Photography of your newborn at High Point Medical Center is provided by Mom365.
Mom365 newborn photography service includes your baby’s own private web page to share with friends and family where they can send warm wishes and congratulations via the Mom365 guestbook.
Mom365 also offers the following features:
- 24/7 access to portraits
- Order tracking
- Live chat
- And more
To order portraits and keepsakes, or for questions or comments please contact Mom365 directly at 800-620-8474 or visit their website.