Johnston County Public Health Department

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Johnston County
Public Health Department

517 N. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: (919) 989-5200

Hours:
  Mon.-Thurs., 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Public Health Director:
  Dr. Marilyn Pearson

Clinic Fax Numbers:
  Medical Records: 919-989-5278
  Primary Care: 919-989-5279
  Epidemiology: 919-989-5287
  Family Planning:  919-989-5266
  Maternity:  919-989-5266
  Child Health: 919-989-5199
  WIC: 919-989-5298

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Johnston County North Carolina


Childbirth Classes


Childbirth classes are recommended during the third trimester of pregnancy. This class will help you and your partner prepare for the birth of your first baby.

Childbirth classes cover:

  • Relaxation
  • Breathing techniques
  • Medication
  • Self-care
  • Methods of childbirth

New programs begins March 8, 2025. Click here for the brochure and registration form. Form must be filled out and returned to JCPH's Women's Health Clinic in person or by fax.

Optional Parent Skill Builder*: Thursday, March 6 (open to community - see below)

Session 1: Saturday, March 8, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Session 2: Monday, March 10, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

*FREE Parent Skill Builder on Thursday, March 6, 2025, 4 - 6 PM:

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Bring your child carseat(s) for a free check by a certified car seat tech! Children are encouraged to join. In partnership with Safe Kids Johnston County.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM: Free Breastfeeding Deep Dive with a JCPHD Registered Nurse. This portion of the class is open to anyone in the community who wants breastfeeding encouragement. Any mother is welcome to attend at any point in her breastfeeding journey (the baby is also welcome)! You do not need to be registered for childbirth classes to attend.

Location

Johnston County Health Department - Health Education Classroom
517 N. Brightleaf Blvd.
Smithfield, NC 27577

It is very important to plan to attend all classes!

This class is open to everyone. Your doctor will need to fax a referral form if you have Medicaid. To register, contact Kimetha Fulwood, Health Educator at (919) 989-5200. Classes are taught by Kimetha Fulwood, Health Educator. You may contact the instructor by calling the JCPH at (919) 989-5200.

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Childbirth Classes


Childbirth Class Starting in March, 2025

  • March 8, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Session 1 of 2)
  • March 10, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Session 2 of 2)

 

Page last updated on:  February 3, 2025