Certified Nurse-Midwives in Homer, Alaska
Personalized midwifery care that treats pregnancy as the healthy, profound journey it is — because you deserve to feel empowered, informed, and supported at every stage.
About Us
Rite of Passage Midwifery was founded on a simple belief: that every person who becomes a parent deserves to experience pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care with dignity, autonomy, and genuine human connection.
Located in the heart of Homer, Alaska, our practice brings together evidence-based medicine and the time-tested wisdom of midwifery. We serve families across the Kenai Peninsula with prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care that meets you where you are — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
Your choices, your values, your birth plan — we honor all three.
Modern medicine and traditional wisdom, thoughtfully integrated.
From first visit through postpartum, we walk alongside you.
Proudly serving rural and remote families across Southcentral Alaska.
Our Services
From your first prenatal visit through postpartum recovery and beyond, we provide the full spectrum of midwifery care tailored to your needs.
Comprehensive prenatal visits including routine monitoring, ultrasound, lab work, and education. We create a space where questions are welcomed and concerns are heard.
Supporting hospital, birth center, and home births with skilled, compassionate care. We honor your birth preferences while ensuring safety for you and your baby.
Continued support during the fourth trimester and beyond — breastfeeding guidance, emotional check-ins, and monitoring your physical recovery.
Year-round women's health services including annual exams, family planning, menopausal support, and treatment of gynecologic conditions.
Expert guidance for breastfeeding and bottle-feeding families. We help you build confidence and troubleshoot challenges with patience and practical advice.
Childbirth classes, parenting workshops, and personalized education to help you make informed decisions and feel prepared for the journey ahead.
Our Philosophy
We believe that pregnancy and birth are normal, healthy life events that deserve to be approached with reverence, science, and deep respect for the person carrying them.
Patient-Centered Care
Years of Combined Experience
Families Served
Family Stories
Every birth story is unique, but the common thread is trust — and the relief of knowing you're not alone.
"I came in anxious and left feeling like the most capable person in the room. They never made me feel small for my questions, and my birth plan was treated with the same respect as any medical order."
"After a traumatic first birth elsewhere, I was terrified to try again. These midwives held space for my fear and helped me find my strength. I felt safe in ways I never thought possible."
"The continuity of care made all the difference. From my first visit through postpartum, I knew exactly who to call and who to see. That familiarity changed everything for our family."
"They met us where we were — literally, in our remote community — and provided care that was both medically excellent and deeply human. We are forever grateful."
Get in Touch
Whether you're planning a birth or have questions about our services, we're here to listen.