Patricia Young, CNM, WHNP

Trish’s journey in midwifery began during her undergraduate education in Biology and Women’s Studies at Luther College in northeastern Iowa. As she learned more about birthing practices through coursework and internships, she found herself feeling called to a midwifery philosophy and approach to women’s health care. She ventured westward to Seattle gaining experience as a labor support and postpartum doula, and met her husband along the way. She relocated to the Bay Area to attend the University of California San Francisco to earn dual certifications as a Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.

She moved to Alaska in 2013 and began serving Anchorage families as a provider at Midwifery and Women’s Health Care. Over the last decade she has caught babies both at the hospital and birth center environments, and most recently focused her practice upon well-woman gynecological care, preconception, contraception, and perimenopause support.

Trish enjoys skiing, gardening, cooking, and being on the water. She has two children, a partner, and a lovable labrador-mix named Gertie. She will be completing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Spring 2024.

What Patients Say

“I haven’t had a bad experience at Alaska women’s health since I became a patient and hope to continue as a patient there after because the quality of the practice is so high.”

“Everyone was professional, friendly and took the time to answer all of my concerns. I feel very confident in the quality of care at Alaska Women’s Health.”

“Trish Young was AMAZING. She spent so much time with us, patiently answered our questions, and was so down to earth. We so much appreciated her time. THANK YOU!”