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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.

State Maternal and Child Health Programs

State program focused on perinatal care include

Alaska Alliance for Healthy Kids

The Alaska Alliance for Healthy Kids is an early care and education (ECE) workgroup formed in 2015 to address childhood obesity in Alaska. One of their focus is to increase Breastfeeding Initiation, Duration and Exclusivity.

Alaska Breastfeeding Initiative (ABI)

The Alaska Breastfeeding Initiative is an effort to promote and support breastfeeding across the state. It includes programs like "Breastfeeding Welcomed Here," which raises public awareness and fosters environments that support breastfeeding mothers.

Alaska Perinatal Health Program

The Alaska Perinatal Program works to improve maternal and infant health through quality initiatives, education, and collaboration. The program promotes prenatal immunizations, tobacco-use reduction, and safe infant sleep practices while also supporting public education and statewide health conferences. By working with hospitals, Medicaid, and community groups, the program ensures better health outcomes for mothers and babies across Alaska.

Alaska WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)

Offers nutrition assistance, breastfeeding support, and health education for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.

Home Visiting Programs

Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) Program

Under the Office of Children's Health, this program provides voluntary, evidence-based home visiting services for expectant and new parents with children up to kindergarten entry age, focusing on communities at risk for poor maternal and child health outcomes. In Alaska, the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model is implemented, serving both rural and non-rural areas.

Nurse-Family Partnership

Provides support to first-time mothers during pregnancy and early parenting years.

Indian Health Service (IHS) Maternal and Child Health Program: Aiming to increase access to safe, quality care for American Indian/Alaska Native pregnant individuals and children, this program offers resources and clinical guidelines to support maternal and child health.

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