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Alaska

Pregnancy, birth and the first year in Alaska, in 14 topics: from who runs maternal and child health to what happens at your newborn's screening.

Birthing Choices: Birth Settings

Hospitals

Equipped for routine and high-risk deliveries, hospitals offer advanced obstetric and neonatal care.

Birth Centers

Birth centers provide a comfortable, low-intervention setting with experienced midwives.

Home Births

Licensed midwives offer home birth options for families who prefer a private and familiar setting.

Looking for an organization near you in Alaska?

Hospitals, birth centers, doulas, WIC clinics, milk banks and more are listed by county. Enter a ZIP code or city to see yours.