Central Phoenix Obstetrics & Gynecology

Now pregnant women have a choice!

What is Supportive Pregnancy Care (also called Group Prenatal Care)?

Supportive Pregnancy Care is an innovative alternative to individual prenatal care. Women receive usual prenatal care and education along with other women who are due at the same time. Two hour long sessions allow women to discuss questions, concerns, and solutions together and with the group facilitator. Women learn, build skills for self-care during pregnancy and birth and spend more time with care providers. You can choose to join a group session for your monthly checkups or continue in traditional individual care

Benefits of participating

Studies show moms who have the opportunity for group prenatal care:

–become more actively engaged in their pregnancy and healthcare
–form networks of education and support for each other
–have better maternal and infant health outcomes in some areas
–are better prepared for labor, delivery, and caring for their infant
–are more satisfied with their prenatal care experience

Benefits of participating

Studies show moms who have the opportunity for group prenatal care:

–become more actively engaged in their pregnancy and healthcare
–form networks of education and support for each other
–have better maternal and infant health outcomes in some areas
–are better prepared for labor, delivery, and caring for their infant
–are more satisfied with their prenatal care experience

How does it work

Groups of 9–12 women meet together for 10-12 sessions during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Each session lasts approximately two hours
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Group starts with the care you are used to when meeting your provider one on one. (vital signs, fetal heart check etc.)
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The majority of the session is spent in active discussions led by a facilitator. Mothers-to-be take the lead role, talking, teaching and sharing their pregnancy experiences.
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Discussion topics include the following and more: nutrition T exercise T relaxation techniques T infant care and feeding T contraception T comfort measures in pregnancy and birth T sexuality T preparation for childbirth and parenting.
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Partners are invited to attend and participate

How does it work

Groups of 9–12 women meet together for 10-12 sessions during pregnancy and postpartum. ______________________

Each session lasts approximately two hours
______________________

Group starts with the care you are used to when meeting your provider one on one. (vital signs, fetal heart check etc.)
_________________________

The majority of the session is spent in active discussions led by a facilitator. Mothers-to-be take the lead role, talking, teaching and sharing their pregnancy experiences.
__________________________

Partners are invited to attend and participate