"Centering takes women out of exam rooms and into groups for their prenatal care. Women complete the conventional medical history and physical exam in a doctor's office or clinic and then are invited to join a group of eight to 12 women or couples who have similar due dates."
We joined and thoroughly enjoy our experience. We share stories, concerns and most importantly feel supported and not alone. It's been great for me and my hubby to meet other couples, create potential friendships and of course future playmates for our little one!
A possible draw back may be the time commitment. The group meets once a month for 2 hours, the first 8 months, then bimonthly until you're due. The class provides you with an awesome reference guide of what to expect during your pregnancy. The information from both the handouts and the class provided us with so much information that when we enrolled in our birth class, we felt like we had done it already.
A typical session plays out like this:
- the first 1/2 hour is spent taking your own weight, blood pressure and meeting w/ the midwife
- gather to meet and go over questions/ concerns based on a loose agenda
- bathroom breaks and plenty of snacks to enjoy are a big plus
If you are still early in your pregnancy and have a flexible schedule, do check out Centering at UCSF, I believe classes meet at all 3 campuses. Feel free to email me with any questions.
Love Lots,
MommySF
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