St. Luke’s Nampa Medical Center serves the city of Nampa and the population of Canyon County. Our 87-bed hospital offers an emergency department, family suites for new mothers, a newborn intensive care unit, children’s services, additional heart and orthopedics services, and an intensive care unit.
This class is designed to prepare you and your support person for labor, childbirth, and the early postpartum time period.
We will cover: • Your wellness • The labor experience including the phases and stages of labor • Relaxation techniques, including massage, music therapy, and visualization exercises • Breathing techniques • Videos of both vaginal and cesarean deliveries • Positions for labor • Pain medication/anesthesia options • Preparation for cesarean birth • Your care postpartum
This class is designed for expectant parents and helps you and your partner prepare physically and emotionally for breastfeeding. We’ll build your confidence by offering support for getting started, as well as solutions for common problems and advice on family adjustments and nutrition.
During this one night class, you will learn all of the basics and how tos of caring for your newborn. We will cover comforting, diapering, bathing, feeding, cord care, and sleeping. We will also discuss immunizations, circumcision for boys, jaundice, and car seats. A guest physician will drop by for a portion of the class to answer any of your baby care questions.
Prepare your body and mind for the incredible experience of childbirth and parenting that will offer you tools to reduce the effects of stress, create a sense of peace, and provide an optimal growing environment for your baby. The earlier you start these practices, the more benefit you will receive throughout your pregnancy.
In this four class series you will learn: • The anatomy and physiology of a normal birth • How to reduce the effects of stress • Meditative techniques that will help you prepare for birthing and parenting • How to cultivate a deeper connection to your body and your growing baby • To trust your body's innate ability to give birth • How to envision your own birth environment to support the experience you desireIncorporating mindfulness-based techniques such as yoga, meditation and relaxation during pregnancy have been shown to be the best way to prepare for birth both physically and mentally, even if your pregnancy and labor require a higher level of intervention. These techniques help you and your baby’s immune systems and reduce stress which can affect a growing fetus—leading to complications and a more difficult birth.
Both clinics will provide essential services and additional access to thousands of patients in Canyon County.
Through food, Jason Jones finds ways to bring inspiration to people inside and outside the hospital.
The granddaughter of a career Air Force airman, St. Luke’s certified nursing assistant Katie Skarpnes has always had an affinity for military veterans.
While in the medical-surgical unit at St. Luke’s Nampa readying to go home following the outpatient surgery, Isom began to have trouble breathing.
When you give to St. Luke’s Health Foundation, you make an investment in community health. We encourage you to get involved by making a financial gift, sponsoring or attending events, or volunteering your time.
As a member of the Nampa community, we’re dedicated to keeping the people of Canyon County happy, healthy, fit, and strong.
As a member of the Nampa community, we’re dedicated to keeping the people of Canyon County happy, healthy, fit, and strong.
In Nampa, St. Luke’s is here for you—providing care that’s close to home and deeply connected to the community. Whether it’s a routine checkup or something more serious, we’re committed to supporting your health with compassion, expertise, and a genuine understanding of what matters most to you and your family.
Beyond clinical care, we’re committed to building healthier communities through local partnerships, health education, and programs that support everyday well-being—like access to nutritious food, safe housing, and mental health resources.
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