“Low-income Latina immigrants who are pregnant have better health outcomes when using a model of prenatal care called “Centering Pregnancy.” In this model, women meet in groups for prenatal visits that include one-on-one care with a midwife, group discussions, and meditation. San Francisco General Hospital is at the forefront of this national prenatal health model. Studies show Centering Pregnancy leads to better birth outcomes when compared against standard care. Women who do Centering Pregnancy are more likely to breastfeed and attend prenatal care appointments. They’re less likely to have postpartum depression and preterm births. Centering Pregnancy is also linked to fewer caesarean sections, and that saves taxpayer Medicaid dollars. (Please scroll to the bottom of the link for the audio)”
