Intervention: Pregnancy care in 'Group Care' - Midwife-led group antenatal care and education (Group Care) integrates antenatal care, childbirth preparation, and early parenting education into group sessions that occur at regular intervals throughout pregnancy, facilitated by two midwives who remain with the group. It includes continuity of midwife carer; increased education and information sharing about childbirth, breastfeeding and early parenting; and peer support. The aim is to help women to
Sponsors
Della Forster, La Trobe University
Unknown Phase
Exploring the impact of midwife-led group antenatal care on caesarean section rates and infant health: a multi-site randomised controlled trial
RecruitingACTRN12622000607774
Start: 2024-01-02End: 2028-10-31Target: 3061Updated: 2026-01-05
Exploring the feasibility and acceptability of group antenatal care and education: a pilot randomised controlled trial
CompletedACTRN12623000858695
Start: 2017-05-29End: 2017-06-22Target: 80Updated: 2023-08-21