What is Group Prenatal Care?
Group Prenatal Care is a unique and ACOG-supported model of care that replaces seven traditional prenatal care visits with interactive group sessions. Parents and support partners participate in group sessions with facilitated discussions and individual check-ins with providers. Additionally, they are motivated to take an active role in their care by monitoring their vital signs and becoming more familiar with their care plan.
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Patients are grouped in sessions of 8-10 individuals every 4 weeks, beginning between 12 to 16 weeks of pregnancy.
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Dedicated group area where there is no waiting required for check-in or vital sign assessments.
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The duration of most appointments ranges from 90-120 minutes, varying with group size.
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Ultrasounds will be arranged following standard prenatal protocols.
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Laboratory tests will be conducted as needed during the group sessions.