Obstetrical Care is essential care that focuses on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. During one of the most critical stages of your life, we want to be available when you need us most. Whether that involves preconception counseling or fetal non-stress testing, whatever it may be, we want to make your path to motherhood as comfortable and rewarding as possible. We know that every person is unique, and no pregnancy is the same.
The following services focus specifically on the care and treatment of women before and during their pregnancy, at childbirth, and during the period following childbirth.
Obstetrical Care Services
Preconception Counseling
In couples with a history of pregnancy loss, we provide counseling to help reassure women that every measure is being taken to avoid future pregnancy loss.
Routine prenatal care
We provide education and counseling during your pregnancy, every step of the way. This also includes check-ups and screenings to ensure that mommy and baby are happy and healthy.
Pregnancy confirmation (consultation and/or testing)
We provide pregnancy confirmation testing, even after using a home pregnancy test. This ensures that mommy and baby are off to a great start.
Viability Ultrasound
This will determine the due date of the baby, the number of babies, and check for symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.
High-Risk Obstetrics
We work with moms with chronic health problems, those who face unexpected problems, or have had an accident.
Fetal Ultrasound
This is the safest method for checking for potential problems with the fetus. It is also used to determine sex and detect any birth defects (Nuchal Translucency Screening or Anatomy Screening).
Fetal Non-Stress Testing (NST)
Commonly used if mom is overdue or has any complications. It is a noninvasive way to monitor the fetal well-being.
Deliveries
Normal Standard Vaginal, Cesarean Section, and VBAC
Childbirth and Other Pregnancy-Related Classes
There are many classes available through the Rex Family Birth Center, including:
- Labor Support
- Baby Care
- Infant CPR
- Infant Massage
- Big Brother / Big Sister
- Prenatal Yoga
- Postpartum Exercise
Review the schedule of classes available at Rex/UNC Hospital, and register online or obtain more information by calling (919) 784-2145.
