Non-profit dedicated to promoting a group care model to improve health outcomes of mothers and babies
Silver Spring, MD
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Our Personnel Spotlight of the week features Dr. Sheela Maru, whose experience advising on reproductive health for a non-profit in rural Nepal and helping to implement group care will take GCG to new heights!
Today we are sharing Cimigen, also known as the Maternal and Child Research Center of the Birth Study Group, an organization in Mexico that provides workshops for women on their health issues, from adolescence to menopause. Check them out!
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In 2017, a pilot study was conducted in Malawi and Tanzania to test the effectiveness of antenatal group care on pregnancy-related empowerment. Results in the two countries differed. Find out more: ow.ly/oHnL50nJX3x
Introducing #PersonnelSpotlight, starting with GCG’s founder, Sharon Schindler Rising! Sharon developed the CenteringPregnancy model of healthcare - found at over 500 sites - and now she provides major direction for GCG.
You may be asking yourself “why group care?” Group care gives women the opportunity to share with and learn from one another. It also offers health care professionals the opportunity to learn from women and integrate that into their practice.
Group Care Global integrates health care, interactive learning, and community building to achieve our mission. We offer consultation and training to build sustainable initiative. For more info, take a look at the services tab on our website! Have a great weekend, everyone!
