Centering Pregnancy Program: Empowering Women
At Grady in Atlanta, you can find the evidence-based Centering Pregnancy Program.
Offered exclusively at a select few specially accredited Georgia hospitals, Centering Pregnancy brings 8-10 women all due at the same time together for their care. Providing care in this way allows moms and providers to relax and get to know each other on a more meaningful level. Members of the group form lasting friendships and are connected in ways not possible in traditional care.
Centering group prenatal care follows the recommended schedule of 10 prenatal visits, but each visit is 90 minutes to two hours long – giving women 10x more time with their provider. Moms engage in their care by taking their own weight and blood pressure and recording their own health data with private time with their provider for belly checks. Once health assessments are complete, the provider and support staff “circle up” with moms and support people. They lead facilitative discussion and interactive activities designed to address important and timely health topics while leaving room to discuss what is important to the group. Studies have shown that Centering moms have healthier babies and are better prepared for labor, delivery, and care for their infant.
Emory Nurse-Midwives: Culturally Responsive Care
Our Emory-affiliated nurse-midwives play a pivotal role in enhancing OB services' accessibility to ethnically and culturally diverse women. With antepartum practices established in community clinics, five neighborhood clinics for prenatal care, and main campus clinics at Grady Hospital, our nurse-midwifery service is a welcoming access point for prenatal services in this intricate health system.
Affiliations with the Center for Black Women's Wellness, Healthy Start Consortium, residential treatment centers for drug-addicted women, Latina community health centers, and school-based clinics enhance our network and commitment to community care.
Continuity of Care: A Nurse-Midwife’s Commitment
A defining trait of our practice is continuity. Our nurse-midwives manage their own caseloads, ensuring 24/7 availability to patients and families. No other service within our system provides such prompt and personal access to a primary care provider. Whether it's advice, support, or individualized education, a nurse-midwife stands ready to attend to your unique needs.
Our postpartum commitment extends beyond the delivery room, with daily clinical teaching rounds and a seamless return to the patient's primary midwife for aftercare.
A Journey of Care and Compassion
Grady Memorial Hospital, along with the Emory Department of Gynecology faculty and our talented team of midwives, invites you to explore our specialized services and programs. Embrace the support, wisdom, and compassionate care that distinguishes us in the field of gynecology and obstetrics.