Providing resources for military families at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska and surrounding areas.

professional members

 

 

We are happy to provide listings for your community.  The birth professionals listed have endorsed the Military Birth Resource Network & Postpartum Coalition Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and where applicable they have a base license. These professionals endorse our goal to make a positive difference for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families through education, nurturing, and advocacy while fostering respect, knowledge, and integrity among professionals everywhere.  There are a range of levels of experience for doulas from the newly trained doula to a doula with many years experience.  There are a range of "well seasoned" to "brand new" doulas to fit your needs. Doulas listed on our website do not work for MBRNPC or the Local Chapter.  We support a mother's right to choose the type of birth that is right for her - un-medicated, medicated, cesarean, VBAC, home birth, hospital birth, or birth center birth.  Every woman will choose birth practices that she feels is right for her and regardless of those choices, our goal is to support her during this incredibly important time.  There are variations in philosophies and practices in the professionals listed in our member guide.  The doulas within our network are trained by a national or internationally recognized organization.  It is the responsibility of each consumer to verify the credentials of each professional.  MBRNPC encourages consumers to interview professionals to determine which professional is the right person for their needs.  Some doulas may provide volunteer services while others will charge a fee for service, MBRNPC does not regulate a doulas' fee but the network does encourage doulas participating in this program to consider each families' situation and circumstances.

 
 

 

Best Beginnings Birth Services

Supporting families at JBER, Alaska based in Wasilla and serving outlying areas in Alaska

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Karen Wegner

{Birth & Postpartum Doula}
 

Email: karen.bestbeginnings@gmail.com

Phone: 907.803.0100

Website: https://www.bestbeginningsbirthservices.com

 

Drawing upon over 30 years of experience, I provide birth, postpartum, and sibling doula services.  My mission is to empower and educate families, provide emotional support, pain management techniques, and encouragement during labor as well as assist with initial breastfeeding.  I am an in-network TriCare provider.

”This professional can provide services under the TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration.”