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.