If I had to describe the Centering Pregnancy program in two words, they would definitely be professionalism and compassion.
I must admit that when Angela Correa, the coordinator of Centering Prenatal Care, first called me to tell me about the Centering Pregnancy program, I was a little unsure about joining the group. However, with just one simple phone call, she made me feel welcome and, most importantly, truly embraced in what would later become my favorite moment of the week.
Thank you, Angela, for your smile, for always being attentive and willing to help, for being part of every session, for sharing your experiences, and for listening to me with so much patience. You are truly an angel from God!
During one of the first sessions, I had the opportunity to meet the wonderful Ingrid Defreitas, RPA-C, and since then, I have not stopped appreciating her.
From day one, I could see that she is an excellent professional, fully dedicated to her work, her patients, and her values. She made each class a unique experience. She made me feel heard and valued, and with her joyful personality, she made every session worthwhile. In addition to being highly professional in examining both me and my baby, she was always clear, informative, and direct in her explanations.
I would recommend Ingrid to every future mom who has the opportunity to attend Centering. She makes Centering a fun, welcoming space filled with valuable information. Thank you, Ingrid, for all your kindness during these past months, for accompanying me through this journey with my baby growing inside me. May God always bless you!
Another person I would like to thank is the lactation specialist, Jimena Grimaldi. She is an excellent professional and a wonderful person. She was always willing to answer each of my questions and concerns. In every word she speaks, you can feel the kindness and warmth of the person she is. Thank you so much, Jimena!
Last but certainly not least, I would like to deeply thank Maria Smilios, Director of Nursing – Maternal and Child Services, for making this experience possible and for visiting us from time to time during our sessions to make sure we were doing well.
Thanks to all these wonderful women, I am much more prepared because of everything they have taught me and shared with me.
I feel it is very important to share my experience so that this space can reach more moms who may still be unsure about joining. Believe me, being part of Centering made the journey of carrying my pregnancy so much lighter. It is a space where no one judges, where experiences are shared, where there is so much valuable information, laughter, and even a few tears—but you are surrounded by people who are going through the same thing or something similar, and that makes the journey feel much less heavy.
Thank you for everything, ladies!
With much love and gratitude,
Ana Laura Aguilar
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