DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2025.v13i05.037

Pages: 1228-1232

Family-centered prenatal care (FCPC) has the potential to enhance maternal and neonatal health outcomes and is being investigated through a systematic review. FCPC integrates the family of the pregnant individual into prenatal planning and decision making and delivery with the aim of improving emotional, psychological and practical support. We did a comprehensive search of studies published between 2015 and 2025 in PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Twenty-six studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria: randomized controlled trials and cohort studies. The study shows that by using FCPC, preterm births, health complications for mother and child during pregnancy, and other indicators such as Apgar and birth weight were improved. Also, FCPC models, including group-based ones such as Centering Pregnancy were associated with increased patient satisfaction, greater confidence and reduced anxiety. Evidence points FCPC as a good model, but variability in definitions, health care infrastructure and cultural norms complicate implementation. The findings confirm that it is worthwhile to include FCPC in standard prenatal care in order to achieve healthier pregnancy and birth outcomes. Furthermore, they advocate for its wider uptake, which needs policy and training support along with a systemic approach to healthcare integration.