Bringing community, support to your pregnancy journey.
At ECU Health, we believe pregnancy care should be supportive, informative, and empowering. CenteringPregnancy® is a group prenatal care model that brings together expectant parents with similar due dates for care, education, and community—guided by trusted ECU Health providers.
What Is CenteringPregnancy®?
CenteringPregnancy® combines your prenatal checkups, education, and support into one experience. Instead of short, one‑on‑one visits, you’ll meet regularly with a small group throughout your pregnancy.
You receive the same medical care as traditional prenatal visits, with extra time to ask questions, learn about pregnancy and birth, and connect with others going through the same stage of life.
How it works
- Small groups of 8–12 pregnant patients with similar due dates
- 90–120 minutes sessions
- Sessions usually begin in the second trimester and continue until delivery
- Led by ECU Health physicians, midwives, or advanced practice providers
Each session includes:
- Private health checks (blood pressure, weight, belly measurement)
- Group discussion on pregnancy, birth, and newborn care
- Time to share experiences, questions, and support
ECU Health Locations Offering CenteringPregnancy®
ECU Health Women’s Physicians
2160 Herbert Court
Greenville, NC 27834
To learn more or get started, call 252-744-3850.
Is Centering right for me?
- Seeking community
- Share experiences
- Connect with other people
- More time with your provider
- Feel more prepared for your birth
Frequently Asked Questions
CenteringPregnancy® includes the same medical care and health assessments as traditional prenatal visits, with all exams completed privately by an ECU Health physician, midwife or advanced practice provider. The difference is that CenteringPregnancy® combines your prenatal care with group sessions where you can learn more about pregnancy, ask questions, share experiences and build connections with other expectant parents. This approach gives you more time for education, support and discussion while receiving the same safe, high-quality prenatal care.
Absolutely. Each visit includes private time with your provider for exams, questions, and any personal concerns. Group time is focused on education, discussion, and support.
Some medical conditions may require more frequent individual visits or specialized care. Your ECU Health provider will help determine whether CenteringPregnancy® is appropriate for you or if traditional prenatal care is a better option.
At this time, partners and support persons are not able to attend CenteringPregnancy® sessions due to space limitations. We encourage you to share information and resources from each session with your support network so they can be part of your pregnancy journey.
Most insurance plans cover CenteringPregnancy® as part of routine prenatal care, just like traditional visits. Because coverage and out-of-pocket costs can vary by plan, we recommend contacting your insurance provider to confirm your specific benefits.
If you’re interested or would like to learn more, call 252‑744‑3850. Early enrollment is recommended, as group sizes are limited.
Your time is valuable. CenteringPregnancy® sessions start and end on time, with less waiting than a traditional office visit. Each session includes private one-on-one time with your provider, along with opportunities to learn, ask questions and connect with others in your group. The time spent in session is focused on your care, education and support.
If your care needs change during pregnancy, you may still be able to continue participating in CenteringPregnancy®. Your care team will work with you to make sure you receive any additional monitoring or services you need, including individual appointments when concerns need to be addressed outside of the group setting.
Yes. In most cases, you’ll see the same provider throughout your CenteringPregnancy® experience, allowing you to build a relationship with the person overseeing your prenatal care. However, your delivering provider may be different, depending on who is available when you go into labor.