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Lactation Services

Rex Women's Center wants every mom and baby to feel comfortable with feeding, whether that is breastfeeding or bottle feeding. Rex Lactation Services is staffed by internationally board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLC) and breastfeeding educators who are also registered nurses. Consultants are available at Rex every day to assist new moms both during their hospital stay and beyond.

All lactation consultants have had specialized training to assist with both routine and more specialized breastfeeding situations.

Our lactation consultant's goal is to deliver optimal care to nursing infants and their mothers with consistent and accurate breastfeeding education and outreach. If you're thinking about breastfeeding, or you need assistance with your newborn once you're at home or work, know that Rex Women's Center is here for you.

Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breast milk increases immunities for your baby.
Breastfeeding meets the emotional needs of babies and can help them feel more secure.
Breast-fed babies have fewer allergies, ear infections, digestive and respiratory illnesses and fewer bouts with colic.
Breast milk is perfect nutrition for babies, as mothers milk changes as your baby grows.

Rex Lactation Services offers assistance to new mothers and babies during their hospital stay. A lactation consultant can assist you with problems as identified by your physician or nurse. If you would like to speak with a lactation consultant, just let your nurse know.

Gift Certificates are also available - call us at (919) 784-3224.

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Resources at Rex

Rex Women's Center offers a myriad of items and ways to best to accommodate all new moms.

Breastfeeding classes, both before and after, you have your baby.
Free telephone assistance with breastfeeding questions, before or after your stay at Rex. (This service is also available to anyone in the community.)
Outpatient appointments to help you with any special needs of difficulties after leaving the hospital.
Rental of hospital-grade electric breast pumps.
Services of a certified bra fitter to assist moms in choosing maternity and nursing bras.
A quiet and private space to breast feed.
A class to help you continue breastfeeding after returning to work

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Rex Lactation Station

With the addition of Rex Women's Resource Center and Lactation Station, a full-service retail store, moms, dads and others can purchase products specifically for breastfeeding needs. This free-standing retail store is conveniently located within the Rex Women's Center. Through the Lactation Station, families have access to resources and supplies in a convenient location at affordable prices. Gift certificates are also available - and make great shower gifts.

Conveniently located on the 1st floor of the Rex Women's Center, Rex Women's Resource Center and Lactation Station is open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. with no appointment necessary.

The Lactation Station was established to provide new moms with convenient place to purchase breastfeeding supplies including: