Group prenatal care and perinatal outcomes: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine whether group prenatal care improves pregnancy outcomes, psychosocial function, and patient satisfaction and to examine potential cost differences.

Methods

A multisite randomized controlled trial was conducted at two university-affiliated hospital prenatal clinics. Pregnant women aged 14-25 years (n=1,047) were randomly assigned to either standard or group care. Women with medical conditions requiring individualized care were excluded from randomization. Group participants received care in a group setting with women having the same expected delivery month. Timing and content of visits followed obstetric guidelines from week 18 through delivery. Each 2-hour prenatal care session included physical assessment, education and skills building, and support th

SUBMITTER: Ickovics JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2276878 | biostudies-literature | 2007 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature