Most women committed to taking care of themselves through proper nutrition and self care may birth at home. Hospital birth may be recommended if you have certain medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart disease or if you’ve had a previous baby by cesarean section. We are certified by the state of Alaska as direct-entry midwives and must practice within the parameters of our law. You can view our statutes and regulations at: www.commerce.state.ak.us/occ/pub/MidwifesStatutes.pdf