The Midwife Advantage
Support for normal
physiologic birth
High level of
client satisfaction
Excellent
health outcomes
Increased
breastfeeding rates
Low rates
of interventions
Care provided in home and in clinic settings
Support
for normal
physiologic birth
High level
of client
satisfaction
Increased
breastfeeding
rates
Excellent
health
outcomes
Low
rates of
interventions
Care provided in home and in clinic settings.
Support for normal physiologic birth
High level of client satisfaction
Excellent health outcomes
Increased breastfeeding rates
Low rates of interventions
Care provided in home and in clinic settings
The World Health Organization recognizes that midwives help
ensure the health and well-being of women and babies.
Alaska ranks highest for percentage of midwife-led births nationwide.
Midwife-led births are more than four times higher in Alaska compared to the rest of the United States.
Alaska ranks highest for percentage of midwife-led births nationwide.
Midwife-led births are more than four times higher in Alaska compared to the rest of the United States.
9.9% of babies born in Southeast Alaska
are with midwives.
9.9% of babies born in Southeast Alaska
are with midwives
Less than 1%
of laboring families at the Juneau Family Birth Center
result in emergency transport to the hospital.
Less than 1%
of laboring families at the Juneau Family Birth Center
result in emergency transport to the hospital.
Collaborative Relationships
Our center is located steps away from Bartlett Regional Hospital. If the need arises, our collaborative relationship with hospital staff and other maternity care professionals facilitates a smooth referral process or transfer of care to ensure you receive the best care possible.
Juneau Family Birth Center is fully accredited
Nationally Accredited
A marker of excellence
among birth centers nationwide.
Professional Member
The nation's most comprehensive
resource for birth centers.
State Licensed
Ensures compliance with state safety
standards through regular inspections.
Juneau Family Birth Center
is fully accredited
Nationally Accredited
A marker of excellence among birth centers nationwide.
Professional Member
The nation's most comprehensive resource for birth centers.
State Licensed
Ensures compliance with state safety standards through regular inspections.