HomeBirth Alaska

05/06/2025

Abra is such an incredible human and an incredible asset for Alaskan families🩷 I’m excited to full her growth throughout her midwifery journey.

Indigenous birth workers are helping to provide pre/post-natal care to expectant mothers and their families in remote communities.Learn more about Caring wit...

01/15/2025

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First of the year was also during the full WOLF MOON 🐺🌕
Incredible bathtub home birth with

What an honor to watch a mother deliver her baby on her time, as she wants, with POWER… incredible. Absolutely incredible. AND so beautiful to see providers support that.
I feel fortunate to attend so many beautiful births with safe, knowledgeable, supportive midwives!

Your birth team matters- I believe it’s even more important than where you choose to deliver. Home, hospital, birth center… all good options for different reasons- make an informed decision and pick a team (doctor, midwife, doula, support people) that you trust!

11/10/2024

THIS🙌🏼🩵
Setting boundaries for visitors after baby’s arrival can be a challenge. This door sign is a fantastic reminder to loved ones of this family’s wishes.
Keeping visits short, bringing a prepared meal, grocery shopping, laundry or caring for siblings are some of the ways loved ones can support the Remembering how much rest is needed after birth is crucial for the new family. Additionally, it’s important to prioritize skin to skin, nursing and bonding.
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08/17/2024

Welcome little girl💕
The strength and determination of a birthing woman never ceases to amaze me.

07/19/2024

This beautiful birthing space was created with intention. Being where you are comforted and feel safe can help optimize oxytocin production and allow labor to unfold as needed💛

07/06/2024

I am incredibly humbled and awed by the heartfelt yet vulnerable words shared by this family💛
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04/21/2024

✨You can birth in the comforts and safety of your home even if it’s your first birth!
✨You can have a home birth even if you live off grid in the woods!
✨You can have a home birth even when an issue in the perinatal period resolves and you and your baby are healthy entering labor!
✨Trust, faith, determination, and a strong support and care team all contributed to this successful home birth✨

04/18/2024

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The Indigenous birthworkers will attend medical appointments with mothers, advocate for them and help connect them to traditional practices.

04/15/2024

Welcome sweet sweet baby👣🩵

03/13/2024

Thank you, to everyone who took the time to call in, write in, and attend meetings in regards to Executive Order No130. Our voices were heard. The legislature voted 58 to 1 in opposition of the EO and to retain the Board of Midwives!

03/11/2024

The House of Representatives will be asking Governor Dunleavy to formally withdraw Executive Order No130. Call the Governor's office at 907-465-3500 and ask him to withdraw EO No130.

If the Governor does not withdraw EO No130, it will be voted on in joint session on March 12th. Contact your legislator and ask them to support the Board of Midwives and OPPOSE EO No130.
Find your legislator at https://akleg.gov/index.php

02/17/2024

Did you know your placenta tells a story?❣️

Thoroughly examining the placenta for completeness is vital to identify risks for increased bleeding. Additionally, the placenta tells us about maternal and infant health, and even gives us insight to baby’s life in utero.
Including families when examining the placenta gives the opportunity to share their placenta’s story. It’s also a great time to remind families of the internal wound where the placenta once attached and the importance of rest postpartum.
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