For the thousands of local parents who welcome babies each year, parenthood can be an exciting time, although it is not without its challenges. However, parents can turn to several local resources when they need a helping hand. Northeast Georgia Health System, which has birth centers in Gainesville and Braselton, delivered 4,479 babies in 2017 and has had 1,391 deliveries in 2018 through April, according to spokeswoman Kristin Grace.