Enrich Health provides evidence‑based, holistic maternal care that combines OB/GYN and midwifery services with group prenatal visits called Motherhood Circles, offering medical exams, education, and peer support. The practice delivers a full continuum of care—from pre‑conception counseling through postpartum support, lactation assistance, and wellness classes—to reduce health disparities for Black and underserved mothers in Connecticut.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Black mothers experience significantly higher rates of pregnancy complications, premature births, and maternal mortality compared to white mothers, reflecting systemic health disparities in prenatal and postpartum care.
Solution
Enrich Health delivers evidence‑based, holistic maternal care aimed at reducing these inequities. The practice centers on group prenatal visits—Motherhood Circles—that combine comprehensive OB/GYN and midwifery services with peer support, education, and lifestyle counseling. Care pathways span pre‑conception counseling, comprehensive prenatal monitoring, postpartum support (including contraceptive management), lactation assistance, and wellness classes. By integrating medical oversight with community‑driven education and social support, Enrich Health improves health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies while fostering empowerment throughout the motherhood journey.
Target Audience
Enrich Health serves Black and other underserved pregnant individuals and new mothers in Connecticut seeking comprehensive, community‑oriented prenatal and postpartum care.
Features
- Group prenatal visits (Motherhood Circles) that provide medical exams, screenings, and education in a supportive community setting
- Integrated OB/GYN and midwifery care offering both clinical expertise and holistic, lifestyle‑focused guidance
- Full spectrum of services: pre‑conception counseling, prenatal care, postpartum care (up to one year), lactation support, and wellness classes
- Emphasis on evidence‑based interventions targeting disparities such as preeclampsia and preterm birth
- In‑person clinics in Hamden and Bridgeport, CT, with options for virtual participation in the Motherhood Circles Virtual Village