Centering Group Prenatal Care
Currently available in Shiloh, IL
Centering Group Prenatal Care
Currently available in Shiloh, IL
What is Centering (Group Prenatal Care)?
In traditional prenatal care, a woman has one-on-one scheduled visits with her provider; these typically take 15 minutes or less. In Centering, patients participate in group sessions with a small number of other pregnant women who are at the same stage of pregnancy. Centering provides patients with the recommended 10 prenatal wellness visits, but each visit is 90 minutes to two hours long. The group facilitators—a midwife and nurse—help to guide the group’s discussion around pregnancy and postpartum topics, but everyone is encouraged to join in.
Benefits of Centering
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Self-Confidence – Centering moms have reporting feeling more confident because they better understand what is normal during pregnancy and what is cause for concern.
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Self-Care – Moms are actively engaged in their own healthcare and own their health information.
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Increased Breastfeeding Rates – Centering moms have reported increased breastfeeding rates as they have the support of their Centering new mothers group.
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More Time With Your Provider – Moms in Centering spend 10x more time with their provider than women in traditional care.
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Support & Friendship – Women enjoy being with other women who are going through a similar experience, giving them an opportunity to support each other. Centering moms create lasting friendships and are wonderful resources to one another during a very exciting but also stressful time in their lives.
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Learning & Fun – The most common word used to describe Centering is fun! Centering is based on the proven principle that when people are actively engaged and involved in a discussion with their peers, they will have greater understanding of the subject.
How is My Privacy Protected?
We are required to protect your privacy and we take that responsibility seriously. No pelvic exams are done during Centering sessions. The area where belly checks are completed is situated to enhance the feeling of privacy and safety. If you require an exam or have issues that require additional privacy, you will be seen in an exam room outside the Centering appointment.
In addition, at the first group session, each person signs a confidentiality agreement and it is emphasized that participants’ particular concerns should not be discussed outside the group setting. Ground rules agreed upon are posted in the group space. The decision to share information with the group is made by each participant; no one ever is pressured to disclose personal concerns.
Who Can Participate?
Centering is only available for low-risk pregnancies starting after the first trimester (12 weeks) if you are interested please speak to your provider for more information.
Meet Our Provider
Shannon Waller Davis RN, MSN, CNM
As a mother of 2, Shannon has her Masters in Nursing and is a Certified Nurse-Midwife. What really drives Shannon is empowering women. She loves educating her patients to ensure they feel informed and comfortable throughout all of the care they receive. From birth control through what they envision their birth to be, Shannon wants to help them make the best decisions for themselves.
Meet Our Provider
Shannon Waller Davis RN, MSN, CNM
As a mother of 2, Shannon has her Masters in Nursing and is a Certified Nurse-Midwife. What really drives Shannon is empowering women. She loves educating her patients to ensure they feel informed and comfortable throughout all of the care they receive. From birth control through what they envision their birth to be, Shannon wants to help them make the best decisions for themselves.
Learn if you are eligible and request more information
Centering Group Prenatal Care is currently available at our Shiloh, IL office.
