Engaging Mothers & Babies; Reimagining Antenatal Care for Everyone (EMBRACE) Study

Comparing Approaches to Enhanced Prenatal Care to Improve Maternal and Child Health in Central CA

This is a randomized comparative effectiveness study of two forms of enhanced prenatal care among 674 Medi-Cal eligible pregnant individuals in Fresno, California. The goal is to see whether group prenatal care with wrap around services versus individual prenatal care supplemented by services covered by the California Department of Public Health Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) results in less depression and anxiety, and more respectful, more person-centered maternity care and lower rates of preterm birth.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Between 8 and 24 weeks gestation at enrollment
• Eligible for Medi-Cal (at or below 213% of the federal poverty level)
• Speak English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unavailable to attend group prenatal care sessions
• Not planning to continue prenatal care with site provider
• Cannot legally consent to participate in the study