Obstetrics and Gynecology at PeaceHealth Cordata South Clinic

Prenatal Care through Centering Pregnancy

Your community, your care

What could be better than walking into your care visit and seeing people who live in your community and share your lived experiences? That's why we're proud of Centering. Our groups are a safe place and inclusive. We acknowledge diversity while helping patients realize better health outcomes.

Ask us about our Centering groups and find your community today.

Centering Pregnancy

Group based prenatal care approach offered through our CNMs for low-risk pregnancies.

• This model of care replaces one on one appointments
• Group of 4-10 women and their partners with same due month
• 10 prenatal visits lasting 2 hours each with individual assessment and education
• Has been shown to lead to healthier babies, decrease in preterm births and increased engagement in healthcare

Breastfeeding & Lactation

While You Are in the Hospital

All of our breastfeeding mothers are encouraged and supported by our experienced nursing staff. Lactation consultants are available every day of the week for those who need extra help. While you are at the PeaceHealth St. Joseph, Childbirth Center in Bellingham you will receive:

• Breastfeeding help at your bedside
• Lactation consultation before and after childbirth
• Tips for solving common problems in the early weeks of breastfeeding
• Information about breast pumping and storage, if needed, plus information about where in the community to rent or buy pumps

Back at Home: Breastfeeding and Lactation Help

You can keep getting breastfeeding help from our lactation consultants at PHMG Clinic even after you leave the hospital. We want to help you have a successful breastfeeding experience.

OB-GYNs, ARNPs and Certified Nurse Midwives are among the specialists on our team. All of our providers have privileges at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center where more than 2,000 babies are born every year.