CenteringPregnancy
CenteringPregnancy is a special way to get all of your pregnancy care. It involves group prenatal visits with other pregnant people like you. Centering visits give you more time with your midwife than regular care, allowing you to learn more and get your questions answered.
Our program empowers group members to learn and be confident as they prepare for the birth of their child, leading to healthier outcomes for both mom and baby.
CenteringPregnancy location
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Ahuja Center for Women & Children
5805 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
Enroll today
Call 216-675-6667 to sign up.
Healthier Outcomes for Moms and Babies
People who participate in Centering have a lower chance of their baby coming too early, being too small, and of getting postpartum depression. They also are more likely to breastfeed.
Other benefits of Centering include:
- Snacks served at appointments.
- Help with rides to and from your visits.
- No long waits before appointments.
- Goodies for you and your baby.
- Family, friends and kids can come to group.
What Happens at Your CenteringPregnancy Appointment?
During your centering visits we will first check your blood pressure and weight and listen to your baby's heartbeat. Then we will sit in a circle and talk as a group. Topics we will discuss include:
- What to eat during pregnancy
- Exercise
- Giving birth
- Breastfeeding
- Caring for your baby
- Stress management and your mood
- Birth control
- Other topics the group wants to talk about
Benefits of CenteringPregnancy
More Time With Your Midwife
Group appointments last about two hours, which means you get 10 times more face-to-face time with your provider than with one-on-one care.
Friendships
Group members become friends with each other and with the Centering team. These bonds can last long after your baby is born.
More Knowledge
Members learn important information about pregnancy, birth and what happens after the baby comes. This helps people feel better prepared and able to speak up for what they want.
Our Team
Samantha Buckholtz, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Giancarla Gervais
CenteringPregnancy Program Coordinator, Centering Co-Facilitor
Emily Evans, CNM
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Kelly Griffin
Centering Co-Facilitor
Candice Owens
Centering Co-Facilitor
Holly Pangrace, LPCC-S
Mental Health Care Coordinator
Carli Remy, CNM, CNP
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Jessica Shattuck, CNM, CNP
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Courtney Steer-Massaro, CNM, FNP-C, MPH
Certified Nurse-Midwife
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