Maternity Services

At Rex Women's Center in Raleigh, N.C., we know every baby is special and every birth is unique. In 2023 UNC Health Rex was named among the "Best Hospitals for Maternity Care" by U.S. News. Our maternity services were also named by Newsweek to the 2022 list of Best Maternity Hospitals in the United States, making it the perfect environment for you and your family to share one of life's most amazing moments.

Pregnancy Care Centered Around You

Whether this is your first baby or a new addition to your growing family, our experienced team is committed to providing maternity services personalized to your pregnancy needs. Depend on us for a beautiful and healthy birth experience. Your care team may include:

Obstetricians
OB Hospitalists
Pediatricians
Neonatologists
Anesthesiologists
Nurse practitioners
Certified nurse midwives
Nurses
Lactation consultants

Complete Care During Your Pregnancy

Count on the Rex Women’s Center to give you access to all the care and service you need to help make your pregnancy and delivery as healthy and comfortable as possible.

UNC Rex Birth Center

Our birth center features private labor and delivery rooms designed to make you feel at home and a wealth of pregnancy education and support resources.

Schedule a tour of the UNC Rex birth center to learn more about the comfortable environment and outstanding amenities and services we provide for you and your newborn.

Prepare for Pregnancy & Birth

View our Pregnancy & Birth information packet [PDF] to learn more about UNC Rex Women’s Center maternity services, how to plan for labor and delivery, and caring for yourself during pregnancy and after childbirth.

High-Risk Pregnancy Care

If you’re experiencing a high-risk pregnancy, take comfort in the care and support you’ll receive from the maternal-fetal medicine specialists, surgeons, nurses, sonographers, and genetic counselors at UNC Rex Healthcare.

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

If needed, after birth your baby will get high-quality care from neonatal specialists in our Level IV, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Specialized & Emergency Maternity Services

If you need fast care and assessment or emergency services during your pregnancy or labor and delivery, our OB hospitalists and OB emergency department is readily available within the Women’s Center. Our OB hospitalists treat patients as early as 16 weeks into their pregnancy. Your OB hospitalist and emergency services team also will coordinate care with your OB/GYN.