Melanated Group Midwifery Care (MGMC)

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · May 3, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

The Melanated Group Midwifery Care (MGMC) study is exploring how a new approach to maternity care can help improve trust and engagement among Black women during their pregnancies. The goal is to see if this multi-level intervention can provide better support and care for Black birthing people, especially during a time that can be both exciting and stressful.

To participate, women must be pregnant, self-identify as Black, be under 20 weeks along, and be at least 15 years old. They should also be visiting the University of Chicago Medical Center for their first prenatal appointment and be able to speak and understand English. The study is currently recruiting participants, and it’s important to note that those with certain medical conditions requiring more specialized care or cognitive issues that affect understanding cannot join. If eligible, participants can expect to engage in a supportive environment designed to enhance their maternity care experience.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria for patients:
• • pregnant women who self-identify as Black on a standard prenatal intake form
• • less than 20 weeks pregnant
• • 15 years old or older
• • present to the general obstetrics group at the University of Chicago Medical Center for their new prenatal visit
• • speak and understand English
• Inclusion criteria for providers:
• • • All black midwives, care coordinators, and community postpartum doulas at the University of Chicago are eligible to participate.
• Exclusion criteria for patients:
• • having a condition for which they present to a higher level of obstetrics care (e.g., maternal fetal medicine) for their new prenatal visit
• • having a cognitive issue that impairs their ability to give informed consent.