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Centering Pregnancy Program

Family Planning offers the award-winning Centering Pregnancy for our prenatal clients. The Centering program is supported in part by United Way of Chelan and Douglas Counties

What is group prenatal care?
Group prenatal care is a non-traditional way to care for women during their pregnancy. You would be in a group with 5 to 8 other women who will all have their babies around the same time as you. So groups are a great chance to hear that other women are going through the same things as you are.

The groups meet for 10 sessions throughout your pregnancy. In each session, you will have some private time with your midwife. You will have a chance to talk about your pregnancy, and how to care for your baby.

When?
Group prenatal care begins when you are 16 to 20 weeks pregnant, and continues through most of your pregnancy. You will have your first exam before you join the group.

Who?
Group prenatal care is for any pregnant woman who wants to learn more about her pregnancy. Groups are led by your midwives and a health educator. You can bring your partner, a friend, or family member if you want to, but please do not bring children.

How?
Groups start frequently. You will be invited to join a group with other women who are due during the same time period.

Why Groups?
Groups:

  • Honor women's need for connection
  • Encourage active involvement
  • Share learning and experiences
  • Provide for information
  • Are fun and interesting

    • Benefits

  • Get to meet other pregnant women and make new friends
  • No waiting! Group will start and end on time.
  • Your prenatal care will occur in the group. No need to make separate visits for lab tests.
  • Your feedback will help us develop a better way to give prenatal care to you and other women.
  • Spend more time with your midwife
  • Be more active in your prenatal care
  • Childbirth education occurs within the group - no need to attend extra classes.
  • Snacks will be available at every group session

    • Join Us!
    Be a part of the first Centering Pregnancy Program in Washington State at Family Planning in Wenatchee. Our Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM, ARNP) is Stacy Stubblefield.





    If you would like to join group, please contact Lisa Agnew-Santos at (509) 662-2013 to set up an appointment.

    Remember, our nurse-midwives have a 24 hour, 7 days a week availability via pager to help you with concerns outside of group or regular clinic hours.This is for emergencies only.

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