Data has shown that Cen­ter­ing fam­i­lies have bet­ter atten­dance for their post­par­tum vis­its. Bet­ter atten­dance leads to high­er immu­niza­tion rates, extend­ed breast­feed­ing and addi­tion­al oppor­tu­ni­ties to screen for mater­nal men­tal health. 

All of the activ­i­ties, dis­cus­sions, and par­ent mate­ri­als in group rein­force healthy choic­es for the entire family. 

Mem­bers of the group feel wel­comed, respect­ed and lis­tened to – giv­ing them greater con­fi­dence in their par­ent­ing skills. 

Addi­tion­al time with a provider cre­ates an oppor­tu­ni­ty to screen for devel­op­men­tal mile­stones and men­tal health con­cerns, lead­ing to ear­li­er inter­ven­tion and referrals. 

Cen­ter­ing­Par­ent­ing groups fos­ter healthy fam­i­ly rela­tion­ships, last­ing friend­ships and com­mu­ni­ty connections. 

Shar­ing ques­tions and expe­ri­ences, the mem­bers of the group learn and grow with each oth­er and their facil­i­ta­tion team.