Birth & Babies
Our Birth & Babies Guide features the best local services, businesses and
products for new and expectant parents and for those with toddlers.
QUICKLINKS:
Activity Programs (baby & toddler)
Birth Centers
Child Care & Early Learning Programs
Chiropractic Care (prenatal & postnatal)
Dentists – Pediatric
Fitness (prenatal & postnatal)
Midwives
OB/GYN
Parenting Education & Support
Pediatric Therapy (physical & behavioral)
Pediatricians
Pregnancy & Postpartum Counseling
Safety & Hotlines
Shopping for New Mom & Baby
Ultrasounds
Vision - Pediatric
Women’s Health & Wellness
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ACTIVITY PROGRAMS (baby & toddler)
​Anchorage Museum
625 C St.
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 929-9200
Play to learn and learn to play! Blink engages toddlers and their caretakers with drop-in, educator-led programs. Each week of the month focuses on specific skills important for young learners, such as senses, literacy, math, and movement. Best for ages 5 and younger; siblings welcome. Included with museum admission. ​
Aurora Kids Fitness,
Gymnastics & Dance
1120 Huffman Rd #8
Anchorage AK 99515
(907) 345-0093
aurorakidsak.com
Parent/child gymnastics classes start at 10 months old and continue through 3 yrs when kids can move on to PreK classes without parents. Our child development-based program focuses on all aspects of your child's growth while introducing skills in a fun, social environment.
Music Together Mountain Song
Anchorage and Eagle River
(907) 230-1241
Music and movement classes for young children and the grown-ups who love them. In our weekly research-based classes, we teach the way young children learn best: through play! Help your child discover their inner music-maker (and rediscover yours as well) while singing, dancing, wiggling, and jamming together. Now offering classes for Babies (0-8 months), Mixed-Age Classes (0-5 years), and Rhythm Kids classes (4-8 years). Contact us to schedule your free trial class!
BIRTH CENTERS
Haven Midwifery and Birth Center
ANCHORAGE: 4050 Lake Otis Pkwy #111
PALMER: 6930 E. Lower Mesa Dr.
(907) 444-3027
havenmidwiferyandbirthcenter.com
Haven Midwifery provides comprehensive care from pregnancy throughout the
postpartum year, tailored to each woman's individual needs. We offer home birth, water birth, and birth center birthing options. We are also a member of the Dreamcatcher Network, offering prenatal care and options for treatment for women battling addiction.​
Traditional Roots Midwifery at The Midwifery Cabin
6800 E Bogard Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Additional location: 19340 Middleton Loop, Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 691-5991
traditionalrootsmidwifery.com
Traditional midwifery services, including prenatal care, home birth or birth center
birth services, in home postpartum care and postpartum mother’s circle. The Midwifery Cabin is not just “another State licensed birth center,” it is a unique Alaskan birthing experience in a beautiful log cabin sanctuary on Finger Lake.​
CHILD CARE & EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS
Anchor Lutheran School
8100 Arctic Blvd.
Anchorage, AK 99518
Additional location: 2100 Boniface Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 522-3636
alsalaska.org
Our Early Childhood Program, designed for children aged 2-5, offers a warm and
supportive setting where children learn through play, exploration, and hands-on
activities. Caring teachers guide social, emotional, spiritual, and early academic
growth while encouraging creativity, independence, and curiosity. With outdoor play, engaging projects, and a focus on whole-child development, children build confidence and develop readiness for kindergarten. Ask about our Transitional Kindergarten program.​
Anchorage Waldorf School
3250 Baxter Rd.
Anchorage, AK 99504
(907) 333-9062
Our Seedling program for ages 19 months through 3 years old is a gentle, home-like space with a comforting daily rhythm and warm, devoted caregivers. Children are held in a nurturing environment where joyful, imaginative play supports their natural learning, emerging independence, and social growth. Our licensed program blends the heart of Waldorf early childhood education with the steady care families need.
thread
Go to threadalaska.org/thread/lets-connect/location-hours
for locations across the state.
(800) 278-3723
threadalaska.org
From infant to school age, thread is ready to help you find licensed child care options that are safe, healthy, and playful. Call or go online for free child care referrals and parenting support statewide.
CHIROPRACTIC CARE (prenatal & postnatal)
Advance Chiropractic Clinic P.C.
510 West Tudor, #11
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 562-2802
Structural chiropractic, nutrition and applied kinesiology.​​
DENTISTS – PEDIATRIC
Aurora Children's Dentistry
3340 Providence Dr., Ste. 552
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 336-1234
aurorachildren.com
Aurora Children’s Dentistry provides comprehensive pediatric dental care to
children of all ages, including those with special health care needs. We are conveniently located in Providence Hospital and offer a variety of treatment options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia. Give us a call today to schedule your child’s checkup! We accept all insurances.
​FITNESS (prenatal & postnatal)
The Alaska Club
1400 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Anchorage AK 99503
(907) 365-7393
thealaskaclub.com
Locations:
EAST ANCHORAGE: 5201 E. Tudor Rd.
SOUTH ANCHORAGE: 10931 O'Malley Center Dr.
EAGLE RIVER: 12001 Business Blvd.
WASILLA: 1720 East Parks Hwy.
FAIRBANKS: 747 Old Richardson Hwy.
JUNEAU: 2841 Riverside Dr.
The Alaska Club has supported healthy generations of Alaska's families since 1986. We offer premium weight rooms, group fitness classes, personal training, wellness services, childcare, kid's zones, pools, splash parks, seasonal kids camps, swimming lessons for all ages, court sports, and more, along with unmatched service from a caring and welcoming staff. Family memberships include free daily jump time at Fly Trampoline Park in Anchorage, Wasilla, and Fairbanks.​
Alaska Birthing
11517 Old Glenn Hwy.
Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 694-1123
alaskabirthing.com
A midwifery service exclusively for home births. Susan Terwilliger, licensed midwife,
offers personalized care, attending home births from Anchorage to the Mat-Su valley.
Insurance and Denali Care/Medicaid accepted, and a military discount for self-pay. Know your midwife,
have time to talk, and work together to give your baby his or her best birth.​
​MIDWIVES
Interior Women's Health
1626 30th Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-7701
Women in Fairbanks trust Interior Women’s Health for all their gynecological and obstetrical health needs. IWH Provides full-service gynecological care, including minimally invasive surgeries and procedures with sedation. It is the only practice in the area to do so, saving patients the trouble and expense of hospital care. Certified Nurse Midwives provide a full range of exceptional healthcare to women from adolescence and beyond. Family Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of services, including family practice.
Traditional Roots Midwifery at The Midwifery Cabin
6800 E Bogard Rd.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Additional location: 19340 Middleton Loop, Eagle River, AK 99577
(907) 691-5991
Traditional midwifery services, including prenatal care, home birth or birth center birth services, in home postpartum care and postpartum mother’s circle. The Midwifery Cabin is not just “another State licensed birth center,” it is a unique Alaskan birthing experience in a beautiful log cabin sanctuary on Finger Lake.​
OB/GYN
Interior Women's Health
1626 30th Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-7701
Women in Fairbanks trust Interior Women’s Health for all their gynecological and obstetrical health needs. IWH Provides full-service gynecological care, including minimally invasive surgeries and procedures with sedation. It is the only practice in the area to do so, saving patients the trouble and expense of hospital care. Certified Nurse Midwives provide a full range of exceptional healthcare to women from adolescence and beyond. Family Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of services, including family practice.​
PARENTING EDUCATION & SUPPORT
HeartReach Center
924 Leatherleaf Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3456
HeartReach is a pregnancy and family resource center. All of our services are free. Our medical services include pregnancy tests, early OB ultrasounds, abortion pill reversal and abortion recovery. Our support and education services included 1-1 mentorship and group classes, including prenatal, labor and delivery classes, healthy relationships and much more! We also run a diaper bank and Essential Needs service for those that just need a little bit of support while raising a child.​
PEDIATRIC THERAPY (physical & behavioral)
Alaska Sleep Clinic
Locations:
ANCHORAGE: 3920 Lake Otis Pkwy., Ste. 1
WASILLA: 545 N. Knik St., Ste. A
SOLDOTNA: 588 Pace St.
FAIRBANKS: 1901 Airport Way, Ste. 101
(907) 357-6700
alaskasleep.com
Voted best sleep lab in the state, Alaska Sleep Clinic has helped Alaskans improve their sleep since 2002. Alaska Sleep Clinic specializes in all sleep disorders, including those affecting newborns, young children and teens. Our Pediatric Medical Director, Dr. Harry Yuan, is a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist and sleep physician.​
North Star Behavioral Health
2530 DeBarr Rd.
Anchorage AK 99508
(907) 258-7575 or (800) 478-7575
northstarbehavioral.com
North Star is Alaska's premier behavioral health provider that specializes in helping young people with life's challenges. We recognize that childhood should be a time of joy, fulfillment, growth and nurturing care.
PEDIATRICIANS
The Children’s Clinic
4001 Dale St., Ste. 213
Anchorage, AK 99508
(907) 562-2944
The Children's Clinic has been a trusted healthcare provider for infants to young adults since 1971. All our physicians are board-certified pediatricians, and our staff includes lactation consultants. Call to schedule your complimentary Meet-and-Greet appointment with us today!​
Sunshine Community Health Center
Two locations:
34300 S Talkeetna Spur Rd., Talkeetna, AK 99676
24091 Long Lake Rd., Willow, AK 99688
(907) 376-2273
We provide a full spectrum of high-quality, comprehensive, culturally competent, primary medical, behavioral, and dental care services. Our vision is to become the healthiest rural area in the United States of America! We offer affordable health care to our Northern Valley communities. We are committed to accessible, proactive, quality healthcare, promoting community wellness through outreach and education.​
​PREGNANCY & POSTPARTUM COUNSELING
HeartReach Center
924 Leatherleaf Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3456
HeartReach is a pregnancy and family resource center. All of our services are free. Our medical services include pregnancy tests, early OB ultrasounds, abortion pill reversal and abortion recovery. Our support and education services included 1-1 mentorship and group classes, including prenatal, labor and delivery classes, healthy relationships and much more! We also run a diaper bank and Essential Needs service for those that just need a little bit of support while raising a child.
Hope Mends Counseling
1091 East End Rd.
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 416-3500
Licensed professional counselor specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting with a faith-based approach for women and couples. Take most major insurances including Medicaid.​
​SAFETY & HOTLINES
Alaska 211/United Way of Anchorage
2-1-1 or (800) 478-2221
alaska211.org
No matter where you live in the state, Alaska 211 can guide you to a wide variety of available community resources: food assistance, immunizations, afterschool programs, health insurance and much more.
Careline Crisis Services
(877) 266-4357
carelinealaska.com
Need to talk? Careline is free and confidential. We treat callers with respect and listen without judgment. Connect to a crisis counselor 24/7, 365 days a year. By Alaskans, for Alaskans. Call (877) 266-4357 or text 4help to 839863.​
SHOPPING FOR NEW MOM & BABY
Tiny Ptarmigan
3210 Denali St., Ste. 6
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 929-8469
tinyptarmigan.com
Tiny Ptarmigan is Anchorage’s locally owned Baby Boutique & Kids Store. We specialize in clothing for babies and kids, from preemie to size 12. We offer a wide variety of essentials – with a dual focus on simplifying parents’ lives and meeting the needs of our tiniest customers. We provide gift registries for expectant parents, a nursing lounge, and are conveniently located in midtown Anchorage.​
ULTRASOUNDS
HeartReach Center
924 Leatherleaf Loop
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907) 373-3456
HeartReach is a pregnancy and family resource center. All of our services are free. Our medical services include pregnancy tests, early OB ultrasounds, abortion pill reversal and abortion recovery. Our support and education services included 1-1 mentorship and group classes, including prenatal, labor and delivery classes, healthy relationships and much more! We also run a diaper bank and Essential Needs service for those that just need a little bit of support while raising a child.​
VISION - PEDIATRIC
Katmai Eye and Vision Center
12570 Old Seward Hwy., Ste. 104
Anchorage, AK 99515
(907) 334-3937
Pediatric and family specialty trained and comprehensive eye care including vision coordination, vision training, treatment of visual symptoms secondary to developmental or attention disorders, concussion or other brain injuries. Advanced dry eye treatments.
WOMEN'S HEALTH & WELLNESS
Hope Mends Counseling
1091 East End Rd.
Homer, AK 99603
(907) 416-3500
hopemends.com
Licensed professional counselor specializing in infertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and
parenting with a faith-based approach for women and couples. Take most major insurances including Medicaid.
Interior Women's Health
1626 30th Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 479-7701
Women in Fairbanks trust Interior Women’s Health for all their gynecological and obstetrical health needs. IWH Provides full-service gynecological care, including minimally invasive surgeries and procedures with sedation. It is the only practice in the area to do so, saving patients the trouble and expense of hospital care. Certified Nurse Midwives provide a full range of exceptional healthcare to women from adolescence and beyond. Family Nurse Practitioners provide a full range of services, including family practice.​
Sunshine Community Health Center
Two locations:
34300 S Talkeetna Spur Rd., Talkeetna, AK 99676
24091 Long Lake Rd., Willow, AK 99688
(907) 376-2273
We provide a full spectrum of high-quality, comprehensive, culturally competent, primary medical, behavioral, and dental care services. Our vision is to become the healthiest rural area in the United States of America! We offer affordable health care to our Northern Valley communities. We are committed to accessible, proactive, quality healthcare, promoting community wellness through outreach and education.
