Group Prenatal Care

An in-depth, interactive approach to prenatal care at Cooley Dickinson OBGYN & Midwifery

Group starts when folks are between 20-26 weeks and finishes when they are 32-38 weeks pregnant. Each session includes belly checks with a provider, followed by activities, facilitated discussions, and time for questions.


Why Group Prenatal Care?

  • Evening sessions to accommodate work schedules
  • Two-hour sessions that start and end promptly
  • Group sessions replace individual prenatal appointments while the session is running
  • Insurance pays, just like all other prenatal appointments
  • Get to know other expectant parents
  • Create a support network for pregnancy and beyond
  • Connect with your partner around this pregnancy
  • Opportunities to share and discuss pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting
  • Meet with the same provider each night


To Register:

Ask our front desk team to schedule you at your next appointment, or call 413-586-9866.


2023 Group Schedule

Group 6: Midwife Rachel Marino
(for due dates between 11/6 and 12/17)
Wednesdays 6 – 8 pm
Aug. 9, 23, Sep. 6, 20, Oct. 4, 18, Nov. 1

Group 7: Midwife Sara Eggemeier
(for due dates between
12/18 and 1/28/24)
Wednesdays 6 – 8 pm
Aug. 30, Sep. 13, 27, Oct 11, 25, Nov 8, Nov. 30 (Thurs.)

Group 8: Midwife Amy Walker
(for due dates between
1/29/24 and 3/10/24)
Wednesdays 6 – 8 pm
Nov. 2 (Thurs), 15, 29, Dec. 13, Jan. 3, 17, 31


Questions?

Email Grace at obgynmidwiferyprograms@mgb.org with your name and due date. Use the subject “Group Prenatal Care.”

When August 30, 2023
6:00 pm

Where

Groups meet in person at the Midwifery Center (Yellow House) at Cooley Dickinson Hospital (10 Denniston Place). Masks are no longer required.