Comprised of labor and delivery, post-partum and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the unit was designed to provide a calm, private experience for new families. The design features more nurses’ stations and private rooms to help maintain a quiet, restful atmosphere.
Expectant mothers and fathers receive education and encouragement by physicians, nurses, and staff before, during and after childbirth. The highest quality medical care is provided in a supportive, comfortable and safe environment.
2023 and 2024 Family Birth Center Classes
Register for Kootenai Health’s Family Birth Center classes: Labor of Love Childbirth Education (1-Day Class), Breastfeeding Success, or Baby Talk.
Birth Stories
Amanda’s Birth Story – Certified Nurse Midwife Experience
Courtney’s Birth Story – OB-GYN Experience
Kira’s Birth Story – VBAC Experience
VBAC
Kootenai Health now allows Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) births at the Family Birth Center. To learn more, please discuss with your provider.
Labor and Delivery
Our Family Birth Center has 10 labor and delivery rooms, each with jetted tubs and upgraded technology. Kootenai’s birthing suites are private and spacious, offering room for family members and other visitors.
Just down the hall from the labor rooms are 18 post-partum rooms. These rooms are large, private and offer amenities like large windows, a comfortable sleeper sofa, and a refrigerator.
Want to see our space? View our tour.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Kootenai’s Level III NICU consists of 12 rooms, with two of them equipped to handle twins if needed. We can care for babies born as early as 28 weeks gestation, and those as small as two pounds. Infants will have their own room with the latest technology available. Our neonatologists and neonatal staff are certified to nurture fragile newborns.
Safe Infant Sleep
At Kootenai Health, we want you to keep your baby healthy and safe. Kootenai was recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Gold Safe Sleep Champion,” for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep. We ask that you join us in practicing safe sleep habits with your new baby. To help ensure safe sleep, every baby born at Kootenai receives a sleep sack to wear at home.
Mommy and Me Support Group
Join us for our free new mom social group. Our group’s purpose is to share experiences, challenges, and advice in a welcoming and nurturing environment. Our group is designed to encourage and build closeness among women in similar seasons of life.
Topics will include postpartum depression, family dynamics, self-care, breastfeeding, sleep and more. Our group is hosted by our Women’s and Children’s social worker. We are currently hosting the support group on Tuesdays from 11am-12pm in the Family Birth Center.
- Hosted by a Licensed Medical Social Worker.
- Location: Kootenai Health-Family Birth Center
- No appointment necessary
Free tours are offered every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Space is limited, so please call ahead to reserve your spot. As an infection prevention measure, children are not allowed on the tour.
Tours start in the lobby of the Family Birth Center. For questions or to schedule a tour, please call 208-625-6891.
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