Newborn Care at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

You want the best for your baby, starting with the best care.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist has pediatric primary care offices throughout central and western North Carolina. Our board-certified pediatricians and family medicine providers are specially trained in the unique medical needs of children. No matter how common or complex, rest assured your child’s health is in the best hands. This includes seamless access to Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children’s Hospital, the region’s only children’s hospital and leading provider of pediatric specialty care.

Plus, with same-day sick visits and online scheduling, getting exceptional pediatric care is easy as can be.

Schedule an expectant parent tour

When you find a pediatrician you like, call their office to schedule a tour. You can visit the location, meet the team and see if they’re the best fit for your family, all before your little one’s first visit!

Pediatric Primary Care Services

With Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you can feel confident your little one is getting the care they need now and as they grow up, including:

Newborn care and well visits

Breastfeeding advice and expertise

Diet and nutrition guidance

Immunizations, including flu vaccines

Same-day sick visits

Weekend sick visits (at select locations)

Video visits

Developmental screenings

Hearing and vision screenings

Chronic condition management and treatment

Laboratory services

Why Choose Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

When you choose Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist for your newborn, you’re choosing more than a primary care provider. You’re choosing children’s care at every step. Our pediatricians and family medicine doctors give your baby seamless access to:

Specialty and Hospital Care

Our pediatric providers are backed by the expertise of Atrium Health Levine Children's, including more than 150 pediatric specialists.

Urgent Care

In addition to urgent cares that treat all ages, we have a children’s urgent care with dedicated pediatric providers. No appointment needed – just walk in.

Emergency Care

When every second counts, we stand ready, with a 24-hour pediatric ER, a Level I Children's Surgery Center and the region's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center at Brenner Children's Hospital.

Next Steps for Expectant Families

Did you know you can’t take your baby home from the hospital until you’ve picked a pediatrician? The good news is finding a doctor is really easy:

1. Start your search. From location to languages spoken, our provider directory has filters to help you narrow it down.

2. Get to know our pediatric providers. In addition to viewing online profiles, you can call their office to schedule a tour, meet the team and learn more about their care.

3. Select the provider and location you like most. After all, you’ll be seeing them a lot the first couple of years!

After your baby is born, a member of your hospital care team will ask who their pediatrician is. Once you tell them who you picked, you’re one step closer to taking your baby home.