Support for Expectant Mothers > Prenatal Care Alternative

EXPERIENCE THE GROUP

We are proud to be one of the few in the area to offer Group Prenatal Care! Group Prenatal Care lets expectant mothers know they're not alone. As an alternative to traditional prenatal care, this eight session experience throughout pregnancy allows women with similar due dates to meet and discuss common issues, concerns, and care. You will experience a rotation of midwives and doctors throughout the group and are welcome to bring one support person along for each session. The support person can be a partner, mom, friend, or sibling!

Prenatal Care Sessions

Each group meets together for an hour and a half. We start on time and end on time, no waiting! At every session there is an opportunity to speak privately with the provider for an individual assessment so you can voice any concerns or questions. Group Prenatal Care provides an atmosphere for learning and sharing. During this time, women are empowered to choose health-promoting behaviors.

We will also schedule an ultrasound for you around 20 weeks!

VARIOUS DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE

Nutrition
Exercise
Common discomforts of pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Labor
Postpartum Depression
Birth Control Options
Newborn Care (local pediatrician)
Postpartum care

...and more!

We are ready and willing to assist you with questions about your care, so please do not hesitate to contact us at 563.355.1853

You may also find it helpful to use our online Resources or FAQs. Visit these pages to find definitions and descriptions of terms, procedures, diagnoses, tests, and other information intended to answer some basic questions you may have.

The Group Difference

We believe in collaboration at The Group and during your pregnancy journey, you have the choice of rotating providers for each pre-natal appointment to get to know each one. There will always be a designated Obstetrician and CNM on-call to deliver your baby.

We specialize in pre pregnancy planning, normal and high risk pregnancies, postpartum care and so much more!

Expert Care

We are the most experienced group of obstetricians and midwives in the Quad Cities. We are proud to offer unmatched and comprehensive services for all expectant mothers.

Delivery

We have the lowest primary C-section rate (C-sections among first time mothers) in the Quad Cities. In addition, we offer VBACs (vaginal birth after C-section) with a high success rate.

Anesthesiologist

During labor and delivery there is a dedicated OB anesthesiologist dedicated to you. That means your care is top priority.

Hospital

We deliver at Genesis East, the hospital with the highest level of neonatal care (NICU) in the Quad Cities. University of Iowa NICU physicians work with us at Genesis so your baby, should the need arise, will receive the best available care.

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We struggled for years to get pregnant. It wasn't until we went to the group that we learned what was going on and had a plan. A year ago, we found out we were pregnant. We had a beautiful baby boy just four months ago! From day one and through delivery and complications, everyone at The Group was by our side cheering and providing amazing care. Thank you for helping us bring our perfect and healthy baby boy into this world. We are forever grateful to this amazing office and staff.

Ally

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We struggled for years to get pregnant. It wasn't until we went to the group that we learned what was going on and had a plan. A year ago, we found out we were pregnant. We had a beautiful baby boy just four months ago! From day one and through delivery and complications, everyone at The Group was by our side cheering and providing amazing care. Thank you for helping us bring our perfect and healthy baby boy into this world. We are forever grateful to this amazing office and staff.

Ally

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No one plans on having a premature birth or having their baby in the NICU, but it happens. The doctors at The Group saved me and my baby! The Genesis NICU was amazing for the 4 weeks we were there!

Rochelle

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I have had a wonderful experience at The Group! I had a chance to meet all of the doctors prior to the birth of my first child. They did very well with my husband and I, explaining certain procedures and taking time to hear our concerns, and truly answer our questions.

Connie

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The doctors at The Group are all very caring and professional. I like their rotation of OBs during the prenatal visits. When it came time to deliver, I knew who my doctor was, rather than being surprised with one I have never met before.

EXPERIENCE THE GROUP

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Prenatal Care Sessions

VARIOUS DISCUSSION TOPICS INCLUDE

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