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Before, Between, and Beyond Pregnancy
Division of Public Health Hot Topics
Early Intervention Branch (N.C. Infant Toddler Program)
Injury and Violence Prevention Branch
Preconception Health and Health Care
Show Your Love: Preconception Health
Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives (TPPI)
Tobacco Prevention and Control Branch
Women's and Children's Health Section
03/13/18: A new federal mandate went into effect on July 31, 2017 that requires health care providers involved in delivery and care of infants in North Carolina (and all states) to notify child welfare when an infant is identified by a medical provider as being affected by:
This law also requires that a Plan of Safe Care (POSC) is developed for these infants. The POSC pamphlet (PDF, 2MB) provides basic information for patients regarding how and why a Plan of Safe Care is created. Agencies will need to download the brochure.
12/14/17: The Women's Health Branch (N.C. Division of Public Health, Women's and Children's Health Section), the N.C. Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities (N.C. Department of Health and Human Services), and N.C. Child have established a partnership (#impactEQUITYNC) to develop, test, and disseminate a tool to empower public health agencies and communities to evaluate and proactively address the health implications of state and local policies, practices, and programs.
North Carolina has been a leader in the maternal and child health (MCH) arena for decades. From the synergy of multiple efforts, the Women’s Health Branch, Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) convened a group of partners to draft a statewide plan to include a focus on infant mortality, maternal health, maternal mortality, and the health status of women and men of childbearing age.
The Perinatal Health Strategic Plan (PDF, 703 KB) was released on March 24, 2016 by the DHHS Secretary and Deputy Secretary. This plan includes feedback from over 150 thought leaders throughout the state.
To get involved or to ask questions, send email requests to the Branch.
A Guide for Helping to Eliminate Tobacco Use and Exposure for Women (PDF, 2 MB)
Preventive Health Services for Women
North Carolina Preconception Health Strategic Plan Supplement 2014 -2019 (PDF, 1.42 MB)
High-Risk Prenatal Care Resource List (PDF, 23 KB)
The Women's Health Branch develops and promotes programs and services that protect the health and well-being of infants and of women during their child-bearing years. The goal is to improve the overall health of women, reduce infant sickness and death, and strengthen families and communities.
The Women's Health Branch also offers guidance, consultation and training for professionals who provide women's health services.
Local health departments and other community agencies serving each of the 100 counties in North Carolina provide a variety of these women’s health services, including family planning, prenatal care, flu shots and other women's immunizations, and pregnancy care management. For more information on the services near you, contact your local health department 
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The Women's Health Branch is part of the Women’s and Children’s Health Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health.
Updated: April 2, 2018