What is CenteringPregnancy?
97% of mothers had a positive patient experience
This program improves prenatal care by leading groups of 8-12 expectant mothers through a structured process resulting in fewer spontaneous preterm births and less low weight babies, increases breastfeeding rates, and leads to better pregnancy spacing. Participants will meet with their healthcare provider and other expectant mothers for ten two-hour sessions during pregnancy, giving women 10x more time with their provider and creating lasting friendships and connections in ways not possible in traditional care.
Topics discussed during sessions
• Labor and delivery
• Nutrition counseling
• Benefits of breastfeeding
• Stress management & common discomforts
• Benefits of good dental hygiene
• The importance of care following delivery
CenteringPregnancy Gives You
• Better health outcomes
• Self-care & Self-confidence
• More time with your provider
• Increase in patient focused care
• Support & Friendship
Cost of Care Benefits and Healthcare Savings
• The cost of preterm birth conditions is more than 10x that of a healthy baby.
• Centering could save the healthcare system $8 billion each year by preventing preterm births alone.
• In 2014, 9.6% of babies were born preterm creating $20 billion in costs for preterm baby care in the first year.
• Centering can add emerging benefits and additional savings including lower rates of gestational diabetes, improved detection and treatment of postpartum depression
• Additional cost savings can be realized with the reduction of childhood obesity and asthma
For more information contact 989-583-6800 or visit www.cmuhealth.org/centering