REX healthcare

antonia_e · January 2011

Hi.

I am delivering at REX in Raleigh in March. I am not from around here, so I was wondering what the labor experience/staff is like there. Are they receptive of birth plans/requests? Any suggestions? I have always heard great things, but just wanted to hear some of your personal thoughts/experiences Thanks in advance.

JenShea · January 2011

I had DS at Rex. I had a wonderful experience. I was only in there for about an hour and a half before delivering him though. The postpartum care was great. Food is awesome for a hospital. Rooms are big (if you are on a corner) and they were renovated a few years ago.

MrsHughesNC · January 2011

I had a great experience at Rex. I was induced and did not have a specific birth plan in mind (and ultimately ended up with a c-section), but they seemed receptive of any request I did make and did not seem pushy with anything at all. The nursing staff was awesome, and I agree that they have great food for a hospital. My room was not large though, as I was in the old wing. It was actually really small. I want to say that all of the rooms have since been renovated though. A friend of mine had a huge room with the delivery of both of her two boys. I really have absolutely no complaints and will definitely be having #2 there (whenever that happens).

antonia_e · January 2011

awesome to hear, very comforting! thanks girls

raceyrae · January 2011

I had a great experience there for both of my girl's deliveries. I can't say much about the birth plan as mine pretty much went out the door after I arrived for DD#1. I ended up in c/s and with DD#2, did a repeat c/s.

dbertagni · January 2011

I also had a great experience at Rex. I did not have a birth plan (other than screaming for the epidural every 5 seconds). The nurse I had was great, she really helped me a lot. I was able to use the birthing ball and the bar attached to the bed during delivery, she was open to me trying anything. Unfortunately I could not get DD out so I ended up with a c-section, I have no complaints about the care I got there at all. I had a nice delivery room and recovery room, I also enjoyed the fact they had the little kitchen for the husbands stocked with drinks and snacks. I am looking forward to delivering #2 there as well.

antonia_e · January 2011

Do tell more about this birthing ball, sounds very interesting... I've read a lot that the most common delivery (on your back) is not necessarily the best. Did they allow you to get up and move around a lot?

Everyone who has posted about REX seems to have had a c-section. I have always heard good things about the care, but that so many docs are eager to c-sections nowadays, using common excuses that kind of force you into it. Is that a common theme there or just coincidence? I am a patient at Wilkerson OBGYN, and just wondering if it is the docs or the hospital staff that are c-section happy.

Oh yeah, do they send you home with anything (baby/mommy care)?

Can you tell this is my first time!?! I'm a nervous wreck that I won't be prepared! lol

dbertagni · January 2011

The c/section is based on a patient/doctor decision, not the hospital. I have a narrow pelvis and the cord was around DD neck. I did labor and push for 3 hours will no success. They gave me the choice to continue to labor (and most likely not progress) or a c/s now rather then a potential emergency one later, and I chose a c/s.

The birthing ball is just one of those big inflatable balls like they have at the gym and you can bounce on it. I could not get an epidural for the LONGEST time and that helped. The nurse also fed me ice pops/chips.

They are really nice there, they have a lactation consultant that comes every day, you also get a little cart the baby is wheeled in on and it is always stocked with baby stuff and you can take all that home, diapers, wipes, bulb syringe. I also got gel pads for my boobs (you have to ask) and a diaper bag filled with goodies. You also get the hats, onesie, blanket, etc that you use there for the baby.

I highly suggest signing up for their birth class and lactation class. You get the full tour and they tell you what to expect for check in, delivery, etc.

MelBee12 · January 2011

I had a vaginal delivery at Rex and can't say enough great things about my experience. The nurses were great, the rooms are nice, the food is awesome for hospital food and they did everything according to our "plan". You are allowed to take what's on the baby cart home with you (diapers, wipes, bulb syringe and all your baby bath stuff). Also, the pads, spray, wipes and granny undies in the bathroom are yours to take too (I asked for an extra can of spray and pads). One thing I liked was that DH was able to go to the cafeteria and buy vouchers for $6 each and then later we could order his meal over the phone with mine to be delivered at the same time. I also took the classes at Rex and really liked them. The breastfeeding class was my favorite (the teacher was fabulous!).

lalabee0425 · January 2011

I also go to Wilkerson and delivered at Rex. Add me to the c-section list. DD's heart rate started to drop with every contraction, so I was given 2 choices: 1. try pit. and see if we could get me dilated faster and her out, or 2. immediate c/s to avoid a possible emergency later. (Pit. makes contractions stronger and she was already not doing well with normal ones.)

I opted for a c/s right away to avoid a possibly emergency. I had a wonderful experience and plan on having a repeat c/s with baby 2. Wilkerson was supportive of a VBAC if I wanted one since I am a good candidate, but I don't want to labor and end up with surgery anyway.

Like PP said, staff was great and food was pretty darn good for hospital food. You can also eat whenever you want and order whatever you want.

antonia_e · January 2011

Thank you so much for all of your feedback! I truly appreciate it

Being this is my first baby, and in a new residence (moved here from KY) with no family close by, you can imagine how nervous my husband and I are... so it's nice to see so many comforting and informational mommies willing to share their experiences. Thanks girls!

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