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Labor and Delivery

You’re almost ready to meet your new little one!

Mother embraces newly born child

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.

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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

    (208) 381-2652

  • Elmore

    (208) 587-8401, ext. 59

  • Magic Valley

    (208) 814-1000

  • McCall

    (208) 630-2270

  • Meridian

    (208) 706-3160

  • Nampa

    (208) 205-7320

  • Wood River

    (208) 727-8570

Classes to Help You Get Ready

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  • Childbirth Preparation:  Mountain Home

     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. We’ll demonstrate and practice a variety of coaching, breathing, and relaxation techniques. We’ll also cover the birth process, pain management during labor, decision making, and the transition to parenthood.

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  • Childbirth Preparation: Twin Falls

     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
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  • Childbirth Preparation: Nampa

     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
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  • Childbirth Preparation: Meridian

     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
    View event info

Helpful Resources

  • Checklist for New Moms

    Review these tips to help you get ready for delivery!

    Learn more
  • Health Insurance for Your Baby

    When your baby arrives, adding your baby to your insurance plan is an important step.

    Learn more
Baby in NICU

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.

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