The Right Solution at the Right Time

The Problem

Maternal mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorder are the most prominent complications of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
Perinatal depression is defined as depression occurring during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
25% of pregnant women will develop perinatal depression. This number is higher for Latina women, doubles for African American women, and is even more prevalent for indigenous women.
Perinatal depression impacts both families and employers; it is both a clinical and economic problem.

Combining experts in the science of maternal mental health with healthcare business industry insights and acumen, Center M is poised to deliver a solution that presents a truly transformative event for the healthcare system.
Center M™ is a low-cost, scalable, health equity based prenatal care solution to prevent perinatal depression
It is deliverable in conjunction with standard prenatal care by any clinic, fits within existing clinical workflow without increasing clinical time or resource burden and can be reimbursed via existing CPT codes.
Center M is designed with intentional focus on pregnant women’s expectations, needs, and preferences.
The program is being piloted at Oregon Health & Science University with interdisciplinary support and collaboration (psychology, obstetrics, family practice, women’s health nurse-midwifery, health equity).
CenterMom, Inc., an OHSU startup company, was formed to facilitate further development and commercialization of the solution.