CMU Health is partnering with MiHIA and Centering Healthcare Institute to provide group care to pregnant women in an effort to improve the infant mortality rate. This project is funded by the Michigan Health Endowment Fund.
This proven, evidence-based program leads expectant mothers through a structured process that results in fewer spontaneous pre-term births and improved health outcomes for babies, including improving low birth weight.
CenteringPregnancy leads groups of 8-12 women, all with similar delivery dates, through the prenatal care process. Providing care in this way enables the expectant mothers and their care providers to feel at ease and get to know each other on a much deeper and meaningful level. Members of these groups have formed lasting friendships and are connected in ways not possible in traditional care.
Better Health Outcomes - Numerous published studies show that Centering moms have healthier babies and that Centering nearly eliminates racial disparities in preterm birth.
Self-Care - Moms are actively engaged in their own healthcare and have greater ownership of their health information.
Self-Confidence - Centering moms are better prepared for labor, delivery, and to care for their infant.
More time with your provider - Moms in Centering spend 10x more time with their provider than women in traditional care.
Support & Friendship - Centering moms create lasting friendships and are wonderful resources to one another during a very exciting but also stressful time in their lives.
Learning & Fun - Centering is based on the proven principle that when people are actively engaged and involved in a discussion with their peers, rather than being lectured or given a pamphlet, they will have greater understanding and are more likely to change their behavior.
For more information contact 989-583-6800 or visit www.cmuhealth.org/centering
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