Here at Alaska Women's Health, PC (AWH) we understand that this is an extraordinary time in your life! You probably have many questions about your pregnancy and the type of care you will receive with us at AWH. We would like to take this opportunity to tell you about our unique practice and staff!
At AWH we take a team approach to your care. We have obstetricians, nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, and nurses all working together to provide you with comprehensive personal attention. Each of these health care professionals has something special to offer and we encourage you to meet all of our providers and to take advantage of their range of skills.
Our obstetricians deliver all babies for AWH patients. Our nurse midwives and nurse practitioners only attend to in-office obstetrical care. We deliver our babies at Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital.
The obstetricians in our practice are Dr. Jan Whitefield, Dr. Cathy Gohring, Dr. Kristin Murray, Dr. Katie Ostrom, Dr. Craig Hinkle, and Dr. C. Jane Wiggins. Dr. Owen Bell also takes call with our physicians. Our certified nurse midwives are Colleen Carey, CNM, and Cindy Bonney, CNM, LMT. Our nurse practitioner is Anita Powell, ANP.
Our customary schedule of prenatal visits is every month until 28 weeks gestation; twice monthly until 36 weeks; and then weekly until delivery. If complications arise during your pregnancy then we will need to see you more often. We encourage you to call us for any illnesses while you are pregnant if another care provider is not already treating you.
We understand the excitement that you and your partner must feel regarding your upcoming birth and encourage you to bring your partner with you to your exams.
At your first visit, we will provide you with several handouts that will help explain what to expect throughout your pregnancy. Please read this information and feel free to ask questions if any of the information seems unclear or incomplete.
Please complete the patient information sheet, health history forms, genetic questionnaire, pay direct authorization, financial policy, and privacy practice acknowledgement and bring them to your first appointment. You may also print out the Cystic Fibrosis Declination Form and read it prior to your visit. Your provider will discuss this form with you at your first visit. All of these forms are available on our Patient Forms page. Also, please remember to bring your insurance card(s) to your appointment!
Thank you and happy birthing!
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