Effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial outcomes

John Craine
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Effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial outcomes Aug 19, 2015 7:44:11 GMT -5 Tanya Munroe and ColleenSenterfitt like this

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Post by John Craine on Aug 19, 2015 7:44:11 GMT -5

The latest study from our Centering friends in South Carolina compares outcomes from women in Centering group prenatal care (n=124) to women in individual prenatal care (n=124).

The comparative effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial outcomes

Last Edit: Aug 19, 2015 8:08:20 GMT -5 by John Craine

John Craine MS, MBA
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Centering Healthcare Institute

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Effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial outcomes Aug 19, 2015 14:18:29 GMT -5 Tanya Munroe likes this

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Post by ssweeny on Aug 19, 2015 14:18:29 GMT -5

Here is Centering Healthcare Institute's official release!

www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-research-centeringpregnancy-proven-to-have-psychosocial-benefits-for-women-300130890.html?tc=eml_cleartime

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Effects of group prenatal care on psychosocial outcomes Aug 19, 2015 15:30:42 GMT -5 ssweeny likes this

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Post by ColleenSenterfitt on Aug 19, 2015 15:30:42 GMT -5

This study demonstrates the positive effect of Centering on the coping abilities and depression scores of women with high level pregnancy related stress. The findings reflect many of the stories Centering sites have shared with us. What are you noticing in your groups?