Ida Mae Patterson Center for Maternal and Infant Wellness

At the Ida Mae Patterson Center for Maternal and Infant Wellness in Harrisonville, MO, we are dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of African-American childbearing individuals and their families through our unique Community-Embedded Group Prenatal Care. Our innovative Village Circle Approach™ empowers care participants by fostering supportive peer cohorts that prioritize perinatal education, informed consent, and community support within a culturally affirming setting. We strive to combat the harmful impacts of racism in traditional prenatal care by emphasizing clinical excellence, client autonomy, and group empowerment. With the guidance of skilled doulas who provide both physical and emotional support during labor and birth, we create a nurturing atmosphere that honors and celebrates our clients' experiences, ensuring they feel valued and empowered throughout their journey to motherhood.