Every expectant mother hopes for a satisfying, positive birth experience, just as every expectant mother hopes to transition into motherhood smoothly and successfully. But how does the format of your prenatal care play into your success in labor and motherhood?

In this month’s online article — “Group Prenatal Care Focuses on Success in Labor, Delivery and Motherhood” — nurse midwife Ellen Tilden, R.N., C.N.M., M.S., describes an innovative model of prenatal care practiced by nurse midwives at Oregon Health & Science University: Group Prenatal Care. Read why some practitioners believe the format is better than traditional prenatal care, and how mothers who participated in the program felt about their experiences.

May 16th, 2011 | Category: Health and Wellness, Online Articles