Julie McCarron CNM, APRN and Lactation Consultant
Laura Greet CNM, APRN
Dana Whittaker, CNM, APRN
To contact the West Wing directly call 907-435-3040
Prenatal Care:
Our Certified Nurse Midwives provide patient centered prenatal care throughout pregnancy. We usually start care around 10 weeks and follow a regular schedule. Our first visit will start with confirmation of pregnancy, a review of history, complete physical exam and answer any questions. We always schedule time in for education as well as providing no cost childbirth and breastfeeding classes for our clients and their families. We work closely with our OB/GYN team for referrals, collaborative care, and planning. We welcome all Medicaid (Denali Care), private insurers, Tricare and private pay. We can work with Medicaid to arrange travel and housing as needed. We can provide referrals to Providence Hospital, ANMC, Alaska Regional and any specialists.
Birth:
The Nurse Midwives attend normal, low risk, family-centered births at the beautiful birthing center at South Peninsula Hospital. There is always OB/GYN backup available if any complications arise. The SPH birth center offers 3 large private birth rooms and a separate tub room, a family waiting room and nearby surgical and anesthesia services. The professional staff offers individual support, specialized comfort techniques and security for the whole family. If complications arise that preclude delivery at SPH we will help to make to transfer process as smooth as possible. We are a small community hospital and have no intensive care facilities for obstetrical or neonatal complications.
Well Woman Services:
The Certified Nurse Midwives offer a full array of women’s services including Wellness Exams (including Kenai Peninsula Borough physicals), with cervical and breast cancer screening. We can order any labs or imaging such as mammograms as needed. We are able to provide contraceptive and STD services as well. We offer Oral contraceptives, Nuva Ring, Ortho Evra, Depo Provera (injection), Nexplanon and all 5 types of IUD as well as sterilization referrals. We are happy assist with menopausal and infertility issues.
