Advanced capabilities for life’s
most important beginnings.
Advanced capabilities for life’s
most important beginnings.
Women and Children
Advanced capabilities for life’s
most important beginnings.
Women and Children
Connected care for women, babies, and growing families.
Pregnancy, birth, childhood, and women’s health across every stage of life are some of the most important moments families experience. From routine checkups to unexpected complications, families need care that is ready for both.
When you choose Kootenai Health, your family receives care within one connected hospital system—from preventive services and infertility treatment to high-risk pregnancy management, preterm birth support, pediatric hospitalization, and therapy services. Across every stage, providers collaborate, share information, and coordinate next steps so you’re not navigating disconnected systems.
We’ve invested in advanced medical technology and hospital programs so families can receive high-level pregnancy, newborn, and pediatric care locally, even if complications arise.
Hospital-Level Resources
Advanced technology and specialists
From routine visits to emergency pregnancy care, preterm births, or pediatric hospitalization, families have access to advanced monitoring, surgical teams, and specialized care.
One Connected System
Coordination across every stage
OB/GYNs, pediatricians, neonatologists, specialists, midwives, nurses, and therapists coordinate care in one network to reduce delays and keep everyone aligned.
Evidence-Based Guidance
Care guided by research and clinical expertise
Specialists explain risks, benefits, and treatment options so families can make informed decisions supported by the most recent research.
“Whether family planning goes as planned or takes an unexpected detour, Kootenai's women's and children's service line is dedicated to ensuring families maintain their autonomy and receive continuous support. We are committed to providing comprehensive care that respects each family’s unique journey and needs.”
— Brook Lang, M.D.
Find the care that fits your family
Planning or Having a Baby
Preconception care, pregnancy care, birth services, and postpartum support.
Women’s Health
Preventive gynecology, fertility evaluation, surgical care, and menopause support.
Pediatrics
Pediatric specialists with access to inpatient care, therapy services, newborn nursery and neonatal intensive care.
Family Medicine
With every new season of life, you have a care team that knows your family's health story.
Family Birth Center
Families can choose the options that matter most to them at Kootenai Health’s Family Birth Center. Have the birth you want, with care that’s ready for anything.
Kootenai Clinic Obstetrics & Gynecology
OB/GYN physicians for pregnancy, fertility, surgery, and high-risk conditions. We are here to support your reproductive health at every stage of life.
Midwifery
Our certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) care for women across their lifespan—from routine gynecologic care to pregnancy, hospital births, family planning and menopause.
Maternal Fetal Medicine
When pregnancy needs more than routine monitoring, we’re ready for it. Our experienced team helps determine the safest path forward for you and your baby.
OB Emergency Department
If you need emergency or unscheduled hospital care during pregnancy, our board-certified OB hospitalists are here 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
B3 Program
If you’re pregnant and navigating substance abuse, recovery, or a mental health diagnosis, you don’t have to manage on your own. Our team is here to support you through pregnancy and beyond.
Rehabilitation Services
From newborns to adults at every age and stage, you'll find advanced expertise close to home—backed by one of the region's largest and most specialized rehabilitation teams.
Women’s Imaging Center
Women's imaging, shaped by the women who use it. Advanced imaging matters. So does how you're treated while you're here. At Kootenai Health, we've designed both with you in mind.
Advanced Care for Moms and Babies
Family Birth Center
As the only Family Birth Center in North Idaho, we provide personalized birth experiences with immediate access to surgical teams and neonatal specialists if additional care is needed.
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Our 16-bed unit is the region’s only Level III NICU, providing 24/7 in-house care for babies born as early as 26 weeks and those needing advanced respiratory or medical support.
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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.
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Perinatal Mental Health
Compassionate support for emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum, including guidance and resources for mood changes, anxiety, and postpartum depression.
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Events & Classes
Educational classes and family events that support every stage of early parenthood—from preparing for birth and feeding your baby to bonding, early development, and helping children feel comfortable with healthcare.
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