St. Luke's Boise Medical Center
Labor and delivery, Level IV NICUBest for: High-risk pregnancies and babies who may need intensive care
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- Phone
- (208) 381-2222
Third-trimester questions: St. Luke's Labor and Delivery Boise, (208) 381-2653.
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Where to deliver, OB-GYNs, midwives and help paying
By J&H Digital Services LLCChecked Oct 23, 202610 sources
In short
Five valley hospitals deliver babies: St. Luke's in Boise, Meridian and Nampa, and Saint Alphonsus in Boise and Nampa. St. Luke's Children's in Boise has a Level IV NICU, the highest level of newborn intensive care. Idaho Medicaid covers pregnancy and up to 12 months after birth. Book prenatal care as soon as you know you are pregnant, because OB-GYN schedules fill up.
- Highest NICU level
- Level IV at St. Luke's Children's, Boise
- Caldwell
- West Valley closed labor and delivery in 2024
- Medicaid for pregnancy
- Covers pregnancy and up to 12 months after birth
- WIC
- Ada: (208) 327-7400. Canyon: (208) 455-5300
Which hospitals deliver babies?
| Hospital | City | NICU level |
|---|---|---|
| St. Luke's Boise and St. Luke's Children's | Boise | Level IV |
| Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center | Boise | Level III |
| Saint Alphonsus Medical Center (Birkeland Maternity Center) | Nampa | Level III |
| St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center | Meridian | Level II |
| St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center | Nampa | Level II |
Level IV is the highest. Babies who need more care than a Level II or III unit offers are moved, usually to St. Luke's Children's in Boise. Source: St. Luke's: Newborn intensive care; Saint Alphonsus: Prenatal tours
What does each hospital offer for birth?
St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center
Mother-baby services, Level II NICUBest for: Meridian, Eagle and Kuna families with lower-risk pregnancies
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- Phone
- (208) 706-5000
St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center
Labor and delivery, Level II NICUBest for: Canyon County families with lower-risk pregnancies
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- Phone
- (208) 505-2000
Saint Alphonsus Boise Maternity Center
Labor and delivery, Level III NICUBest for: Families in the Saint Alphonsus network
Saint Alphonsus Nampa Birkeland Maternity Center
Labor and delivery, Level III NICUBest for: Canyon County families in the Saint Alphonsus network
Which OB-GYN groups are in the valley?
St. Luke's Clinic: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boise
OB-GYN clinicMore
- Phone
- (208) 343-7501
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; doctor on call after hours
- Listed as accepting new patients
- No referral needed
St. Luke's Clinic: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meridian
OB-GYN clinicMore
- Phone
- (208) 706-3220
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Virtual new-pregnancy visit to get started
Saint Alphonsus OBGYN
OB-GYN doctors and certified nurse-midwivesBest for: Hospital birth with a nurse-midwife
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OB-GYN Associates (OGA)
Independent OB-GYN practiceWhere are birth centers and midwives?
Treasure Valley Midwives
Birth center, nationally accreditedMore
- Phone
- (208) 343-2079
- Accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers since 2013
- About three blocks from St. Luke's Boise
New Beginnings Birth Center
Birth center with a certified nurse-midwifeMore
- Phone
- (208) 884-1223
Check a midwife's license
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional LicensesMore
- Phone
- (208) 334-3233
Idaho requires midwives to be licensed. Use the DOPL license search before you hire one.
Where can I get help paying, and support?
Does Idaho Medicaid cover pregnancy?
Yes. Pregnancy coverage lasts through the pregnancy and up to 12 months after delivery. As of January 2026 the monthly income limit was $2,489 for a household of 2 and $3,142 for 3. Your unborn baby counts in your household size. Apply at idalink.idaho.gov.
What is WIC?
Free healthy food, breastfeeding help and nutrition advice for pregnant women, new moms up to a year after birth, and children under 5. Ada County: apply online with Central District Health or call (208) 327-7400. Canyon County: Southwest District Health, (208) 455-5300. Medicaid and SNAP members automatically meet the income test.
Why should I book early?
Idaho has lost OB-GYNs in recent years, and West Valley in Caldwell closed its labor unit in 2024. Pick a provider and hospital early in your pregnancy, and confirm both are in your insurance network.
How do Idaho's laws affect my care?
Idaho's reproductive health laws differ from many states. Ask your doctor what they mean for you. See our laws guide.
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Sources (10) · Checked Oct 23, 2026
- St. Luke's: Newborn intensive care
- Saint Alphonsus: Prenatal tours and maternity centers
- KIVI: West Valley to close labor and delivery and NICU (Feb 2024)
- Idaho Health and Welfare: Pregnancy coverage
- Idaho Health and Welfare: Medicaid income limits (Jan 2026)
- Central District Health: WIC
- Southwest District Health: WIC
- Idaho DOPL: Midwifery
- Boise State Public Radio: Birth center regulation in Idaho (2019)
- Idaho Capital Sun: Idaho is losing OB-GYNs (Aug 2025)
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