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Mercy’s CenteringPregnancy® prenatal care offers expectant mothers group sessions designed to make you feel more prepared for the birth of your baby. You’ll gather with your health care team and a group of eight to 12 women with due dates similar to yours. You can attend 10 prenatal visits, each followed by a one-and-a-half to two-hour group session with education and activities guided by your health care provider. Feel free to bring your partner or support person with you.
These relaxed sessions are a great opportunity to learn, ask questions and feel more confident about the arrival of your new baby. Plus, you can spend up to 10x the normal amount of time getting to know your care team while you build bonds with other moms experiencing the same things you are.
All health checkups are covered under insurance the same as traditional prenatal visits. This nationally recognized model of CenteringPregnancy® group prenatal care has been shown to improve a wide range of birth outcomes, including:
Plus, you could get FREE baby equipment, including:
At Mercy, we’re always looking for new and exciting ways to bring you the most positive birth experience. Group pregnancy care is just one of the many options we offer to make your journey to parenthood easier and more enjoyable.