Discussion
Maternal and infant mortality in LMICs remains unacceptably high and women and infants that survive pregnancy and childbirth often suffer long term sequalae. Often, the traditional approach to ANC provides little in the way of education and counseling about health-promoting behaviors. To provide the most benefit, ANC must provide quality care that is respectful and valued by both the provider and the patient.Group ANC models of care have been implemented successfully in LMIC countries with promising, but not consistent outcomes [Feasibility of implementing group ANC has been explored previously and our results are similar [