Anchorage Birth & Postpartum Doulas

Profiles and contact information of  postpartum and labor doulas in the Anchorage area.  Click the “members” tab to see detailed info and profiles of the doulas.

Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth

Founded upon Six Care Practices That Support Normal Birth, the Lamaze Institute for Normal Birth is an evidence-based resource for new and expectant parents and childbirth professionals.

Childbirth Connection

Childbirth Connection—formerly The Maternity Center Association—has defined “Evidence-based Maternity Care” and offers resources on Informed Decision Making, Informed Consent and Informed Refusal. This comprehensive site offers articles on evidence-based care on a variety of topics, such as “The Rights of Childbearing Women”

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN)

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth after Cesarean (VBAC).

VBAC.com – a woman-centered, evidence based, resource

This website provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to research-based information, resources, continuing education and support for VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). There are several links to learn more about Patient’s Rights as well.

More great websites:

Blue Ribbon Baby – Optimal nutrition for a healthy pregnancy by Dr. Tom Brewer, MD.
Breastfeeding.com – Comprehensive and fun website featuring slideshows, articles, instructional videos, celebrity breastfeeding moms and more!
La Leche League – The original mom to mom support group. Find meetings, leader contact numbers and support for mothering through breastfeeding.
Dr. Sarah Buckley, MD – Medical evidence on pregnancy, birth and parenting with  gentle mothering wisdom.