Maternity Archives

Challenges in Maternal Health

Pregnancy-related problems are a serious issue in the United States. These problems affect different groups of people in different ways. If you or someone you love is pregnant, getting prenatal care as early as possible in the pregnancy will improve health outcomes...

Group Prenatal Care at PHC

Centering Pregnancy Joining Forces for Group Prenatal Care and Shared Experiences When: First class starts on April 8, 2024 Where: PHC’s East Side Clinic How to sign-up: Let your provider know that you are interested. Starting March 2024, Primary Health...

What expect during your prenatal appointments

Congratulations! Learn what to expect at your prenatal appointments during your first, second and third trimesters at Primary Health Care.

What to eat during pregnancy: Prenatal health and nutrition

There is a lot of information out there about what to eat during pregnancy. Our prenatal care providers shared their recommendations and guidelines for expecting moms.

Five questions to ask your prenatal care provider

Whether this pregnancy is your first or fourth here in Marshalltown there are five questions you should ask at your first prenatal appointment.

What is Centering Pregnancy?

In January, our clinic in Ames hosted a baby shower for the newest graduates from the CenteringPregnancy® program. This shower was an opportunity to bring together a group of moms who had bonded over the course of their pregnancies through the Centering Pregnancy...