Home / Services / Postpartum Care

Postpartum Care

Name: Kootenai Health
Price range: $

Helping you find your footing—and your rhythm—after birth.

The weeks after birth can feel beautiful, exhausting, joyful, confusing—sometimes all in the same hour. Every recovery looks different. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure what’s “normal,” or simply not like yourself, you’re not alone. We’re here to walk through this physical and emotional transition with you.

Your care team includes resident physicians, licensed medical social workers, and board-certified lactation consultants who specialize in postpartum recovery. Together, they provide practical feeding guidance, facilitated support groups, short-term counseling, and bonding and development programs designed to support both you and your baby.

We coordinate closely with your primary provider so your care feels connected. You’ll leave with information, next steps, and support to make choices that feel best for your family, and for you.

Licensed Postpartum Specialists

Advanced, evidence-based care

Our physicians, licensed social workers, and board-certified lactation consultants stay current with the latest postpartum research so you get care based on today’s best practices.

Whole-Person Postpartum Support

Care for your physical recovery and emotional health

We address both the physical changes after birth—from healing and feeding concerns to sleep and recovery—and the emotional shifts that can come with new parenthood.

One Connected Location

Support services without added travel

From lactation consultations to postpartum support groups and bonding programs, your services are available on-site.

“Couldn’t say enough positive things about the staff and level of care in the postpartum ward. Every interaction felt thoughtful, supportive, and patient-centered. My nurse, Stephanie, truly went above and beyond. She helped guide me through breastfeeding and was a rockstar when it came to protecting our rest and bonding time.”

— Patient Testimonial

When to Seek Care

Mood changes such as intense sadness, anxiety, or overwhelm
Challenges with breastfeeding or pumping
Difficulty bonding with your baby

Insomnia or other sleep concerns (you or baby)
Issues with physical recovery

If something doesn’t feel right, trust that instinct.

You don’t have to handle postpartum adjustments on your own.

Get Support

How We Can Help

Physical Recovery & Baby Care

Lactation Services
Expert support for breastfeeding, pumping, and building a strong start for you and your baby.

Breastfeeding Success Class
Education and ongoing lactation support to help you and your baby thrive.

Pelvic Floor Therapy
Evaluation and treatment for pelvic floor concerns such as incontinence, pelvic pain, and postpartum recovery.

Safe Sleep Education
Guidance on safe sleep practices to help keep your baby healthy and secure.

Emotional Support & Parent Well-Being

Perinatal Mental Health Support
Compassionate support for emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum, including guidance and resources for mood changes, anxiety, and postpartum depression.

Baby Talk (Parent–Infant Bonding Program)
A guided program that supports connection, communication, and early development through interactive play.

New Moms Support Group
A free, welcoming group where new moms can share experiences, get advice, and connect. Topics include postpartum mood, self-care, breastfeeding, sleep, and family life.

Resources

App Resources

Breastfeeding Applications for Your Smartphone

Apple apps:

The Bump, the Knot – Free
Baby Nursing – Free
latchME – Free
Pump Log – Free
Breast Milk Calculator – $2.99
iBaby Feed Timer – $4.99
Baby Connect – $4.99

Android Apps

Baby Tacker – Feed, Diaper Log – Free
Baby Development Week by Week – Free
Feed Baby – Free
latchME – Free

Website Resources

Ameda.com: Your Baby Knows How to Latch On A must-see five minute video
Dr. Jack Newman: Here you can view video clips on topics such as: cup feeding, swallows vs. suck, etc. www.breastfeedinginc.ca
Great website for dads: Here you can find many PDF resources as well as their blog featuring stories from dads. www.beerandbubs.com.au
Jane Morton, Stanford University: Here you can view videos on: Hand expression, pumping, increasing your milk supply and a perfect latch http://newborns.stanford.edu
Kellymom.com: Provides support on breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.

Suzanne Colson: Video about instinctive positioning: www.biologicalnurturing.com

Guidance through recovery and transition

Lactation Services

Our board-certified lactation consultants provide one-on-one support for breastfeeding, pumping, latching challenges, milk supply concerns, and feeding transitions—helping you find the approach that works for both you and your baby.

Learn More

Perinatal Mental Health

Compassionate support for emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum, including guidance and resources for mood changes, anxiety, and postpartum depression.

Learn More

Mommy & Me Support Group

Led by our licensed Women’s and Children’s medical social worker, this free, welcoming group connects you with other new moms to talk through postpartum depression, family dynamics, self-care, breastfeeding, sleep and more.

Find Details

Baby Talk Bonding Program

Strengthen connection through this specialist-led, evidence-based bonding program. Through guided interaction and play, you’ll support your baby’s healthy development and get practice connecting and communicating.

Find Details

Breastfeeding Support Group

Monthly, drop-in support led by a certified lactation consultant where you can ask questions, get practical tips, and connect with other parents navigating feeding.

Learn More

Breastfeeding Success

A registration-based class led by a certified lactation consultant that covers the benefits of breastfeeding and practical strategies to support success.

View Details

Explore Related Services:

Family Birth Center

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Family Medicine

Family Medicine OB & Newborn

Take the next step.

You don’t have to navigate postpartum on your own.

Connect with our postpartum support team and find the right next step for you.

(208) 625-6891