Labor and Delivery
You’re almost ready to meet your new little one!
Labor and Delivery
You’re almost ready to meet your new little one!
Preparing for Labor and Delivery
Generations of Idaho families have relied on St. Luke’s when it matters most. Our combination of caring providers and advanced maternity medicine has helped thousands of babies enter the world. Our dedicated team makes having a baby as smooth as possible for your growing family.
Pre-register Today for Your Hospital Delivery
Take a few minutes to complete the pre-admission process for your delivery at St. Luke's. We recommend you do this at least six weeks ahead of your due date.
Call (208) 381-9000 Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. to pre-register for your delivery; sign up for pregnancy, birth, and parenting classes; or to find a pediatrician for your baby.
What to Expect
When to Go to the Hospital
Especially if you’re a first-time mom, you may wonder how you’ll know when to go to the hospital. If you experience any of the following signs of labor, call your doctor or come directly to St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery—we’ll contact your doctor for you when you arrive:
- Your water breaks or you think it has (don’t wait at home for contractions).
- Contractions that are strong, regular, about 5 minutes apart, and have lasted more than 2 hours.
- Bleeding that resembles a menstrual period.
If you have concerns or questions about whether or not you're in labor, call St. Luke’s Labor and Delivery triage to speak with one of our caring nurses. We’re here to help you, any time of the day or night.
St. Luke's Labor and Delivery Nurse Triage
Boise
Elmore
(208) 587-8401, ext. 59
Magic Valley
McCall
Meridian
Nampa
Wood River
Classes to Help You Get Ready
Childbirth Preparation: Twin Falls
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
Childbirth Preparation: Mountain Home
This class will help you and your support companion prepare physically, mentally, and emotionally for your labor, birth, and postpartum experience.
Childbirth Preparation: Nampa
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
Childbirth Preparation: Meridian
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
Helpful Resources
Checklist for New Moms
Review these tips to help you get ready for delivery!
Health Insurance for Your Baby
When your baby arrives, adding your baby to your insurance plan is an important step.
St. Luke's Neonatal Intensive Care Units
Tender Care for Fragile Beginnings
Caring for our tiniest patients is a big job. Our newborn intensive care teams are dedicated to the delicate physical, emotional, and developmental needs of premature and severely ill infants, some of whom weigh just over one pound.
At our NICUs at St. Luke's Children's Hospital in Boise, St. Luke's Magic Valley, St. Luke's Meridian and St. Luke's Nampa, you'll find TLC for the babies, as well as the parents that love them.