CenteringPregnancy® Empowers and Provides Support Throughout Pregnancy
CenteringPregnancy is a unique care model that enables midwives to provide women with pregnancy and birth-related information in a group setting. As a result, expectant mothers learn together and support each other throughout their pregnancies.
We firmly believe that CenteringPregnancy gives women a sense of empowerment and participation in their care, as well as access to community support that is not readily available when working one-on-one with a healthcare provider.
The CenteringPregnancy program at University Hospitals offers pregnant women health assessments, health promotion, education and prenatal care, all in a supportive, group environment.
CenteringPregnancy Offers Proven, Positive Results
Studies support that the centering model improves outcomes for both the mother and her baby. Participants experience a decrease in preterm birth rates, low birth weight and postpartum depression. They also enjoy more successful breastfeeding efforts and increased knowledge, satisfaction and compliance with care.
Cleveland’s Leading CenteringPregnancy Program
University Hospitals’ Nurse-Midwifery team is proud to offer the largest, most established CenteringPregnancy program in the Cleveland area. As our CenteringPregnancy program continues to grow, we have received a number of grants to further develop its features and explore its many benefits.
Dancing For Birth
University Hospitals’ Nurse-Midwifery team also offers Dancing For Birth™ prenatal/postpartum dance classes. Dancing for Birth teaches dance moves inspired by belly dance, African dance, Latin dance and Caribbean dance. These classes help women become stronger, more agile, more at ease with their bodies, and both mentally and physically prepares them to embrace their unique birth experience. It not only provides healthy exercise for the mother during pregnancy, but also promotes optimal positioning for the baby.
Women who continue Dancing For Birth classes postpartum can regain their pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quickly.
Locations
CenteringPregnancy is offered at the following locations:
UH Ahuja Medical Center
3999 Richmond Rd.
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-675-6667
UH Elyria Medical Center
630 E River St.
Elyria, OH 44035
216-675-6667
UH North Ridgeville Health Center
32800 Lorain Rd.
North Ridgeville, OH 44039
216-675-6667
UH Rainbow Center for Women & Children
5805 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44103
216-675-6667