Melanated Group Midwifery Care (MGMC) is a randomized controlled trial (asking does this work?) and a hybrid effectiveness-implementation trial (asking how does this work?) testing a new model of care for Black birthing people. 

It is a patient-centered and community-engaged project and it is composed of four evidence-based interventions. 

• Racially concordant care – Black women receive prenatal and postnatal care from a team of Black midwives, nurses and doulas.

• Group prenatal care – Prenatal care appointments take place within a group setting of pregnant Black women

• Nurse navigation – A Black nurse helps MGMC moms navigate the healthcare system while pregnant and makes sure MGMC moms get all their needs addressed

• Postpartum doula support – A Black postpartum doula provides in-home care to MGMC moms for 12 months after giving birth.