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Midwifery

Certified nurse-midwives are nurse practitioners with training and education in obstetrics as well as women's health. Our nurse-midwives focus on relationships, individual attention, and your choices. 

If you're pregnant, they can prescribe medicine, order labs, and generally provide the same level of pregnancy care as obstetricians in normal pregnancies. When the baby's ready, you'll deliver in the hospital, where obstetricians are always available in the event of an emergency.

In addition to pregnancy and birth care, certified nurse-midwives help with women's annual exams, contraception, wellness management, menopausal counseling and treatment, and treatment for minor to moderate illnesses and health concerns. 

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St. Luke's Clinic – Obstetrics and Gynecology: Meridian

As a woman, your health needs will change throughout your life. From family planning to prenatal care and annual exams, our team of OB/GYN experts can guide you through your journey.

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  • Location & Contact Info

    520 S. Eagle Rd.
    Suite 2110
    Meridian, ID 83642
    (208) 706-3220

Providers

  • Michella A. Habeck, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Michella Habeck, CNM delivers babies at St. Luke's Jerome.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Melissa D. Merrill, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Melissa Merrill, CNM, WHNP earned her graduate degree as a certified nurse midwife from the University of Cincinnati, where she also earned her master's degree in nursing.

    Melissa delivers babies at St. Luke's Jerome as part of her practice.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients
  • Catherine Obosky, CNM

    Catherine R. Obosky, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Catherine (Catie) Obosky, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife. She treats a variety of women's health issues, including mental health, thyroid problems, contraception, and pregnancy and childbirth.

    Catie is a Boise native. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, good food, music, and laughter. She also enjoys travel and crafting.

    Catie delivers babies at St. Luke's Meridian.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Helene F. Reusser, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Helene Reusser, MSN, CNM has professional interests in physiologic birth and the care of menopausal women. She believes in evidence-based care, and that women have options in birthing and support in labor. Helene delivers babies at St. Luke's Meridian.

    Helene says of her practice philosophy that, "Women have a right to respectful, individualized care in a supportive environment. Our job as nurse-midwives is to provide that care while educating our patients so they can make informed choices. As a CNM, I strive to give women the birth they want, whether that is low-tech and non-interventive or supporting women who desire epidural anesthesia."

    Helene earned her associate’s degree in nursing from Boise State University, her bachelor's degree in nursing from Seattle University, and her master’s degree in nurse midwifery from the University of Utah. After graduate school she moved to Rexburg, Idaho, and practiced as a nurse-midwife in conjunction with a physician. After years of attending births and caring for women in eastern Idaho, she moved to Boise to work as a nurse-midwife at St. Luke's.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Kristina D. Rhodes, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Kristi Rhodes, CNM provides care to women from adolescence beyond menopause, including preconception care, contraception, and well-woman care. Consistent with midwifery practice, she focuses on individualized care and optimal health, and views pregnancy and birth as a normal physiological process. She recognizes that many factors influence each women’s unique childbirth experience, including fears and beliefs. She’s an advocate for shared decision-making, informed choices, and self-determination.

    In her relationships with expectant mothers, Kristi is watchful for complications and offers physical, social, and emotional support, but also trusts in each women’s ability to have a normal, healthy, positive pregnancy and birth. She encourages you to move freely, to follow your body, and to labor and push in positions that feel right to you.

    As a midwife, Kristi works in collaboration with physicians, and there are times during a woman’s pregnancy and birth when her care may overlap with a doctor. Kristi works closely with Dr. Glen Lovelace, and consults with him when appropriate. She delivers babies at St. Luke's Boise.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Tamara M. Rolan, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Tamara Rolan, MSN, CNM provides care throughout pregnancy and childbirth, and general well-woman services. She has special interests and expertise in labor support, teen pregnancy, and women's health. Tamara delivers babies at St. Luke's Meridian. She feels it's a privilege and an honor to care for women and their families. Tamara says, "I truly believe in the midwifery model of being 'with woman': Every woman has the right to make informed choices and be supported in their pregnancy and well woman care."

    Tamara gained experience as a volunteer doula. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her bachelor's degree in nursing from Winston-Salem State University. She completed her midwifery training at Frontier Nursing University.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Cortney L. Schnupp, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Cortney Schnupp, CNM began her career as a labor and delivery nurse, and now as a certified nurse-midwife, cares for her patients from adolescence through child-bearing years and beyond. She works to build deep relationships with her patients and is committed to compassionate, personal care.

    Cortney earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University, and her master's degree in midwifery from Frontier Nursing University. In her free time, she enjoys tennis, crocheting, singing, exercise, and spending time with her family.

    Learn more about Women's Health Associates.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

  • Kathy Watkins, CNM

    Midwifery

    Biography

    Kathy Watkins-Brecheen, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife with certifications as a first assistant at cesarean section, ultrasound, and water birth. She is also interested in substance abuse disorders during pregnancy. She delivers babies at St. Luke's Meridian.

    Kathy earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Saskatchewan, and her master's degree in nursing with a midwifery specialty from the University of Utah. She also took a nursing leadership fellowship at Duke University. She is on the American College of Nurse Midwives Ultrasound Education Task Force and is liaison to the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.

    Availability

    Accepting new patients

Classes & Events

  • Intuitive Birth: Boise

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    Next Date & Time
    Tuesday, Sep 15, 2020 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
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    $60.00, Registration Required

    Prepare your body and mind for the incredible experience of childbirth and parenting.

  • Prenatal Water Aerobics: Boise

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    Next Date & Time
    Wednesday, Jul 01, 2020 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
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    $30.00, Registration Required

    Enjoy a fun, relaxing, low-impact workout in this water aerobics class for pregnant women.

  • Prenatal Yoga: Boise

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    Next Date & Time
    Monday, Jul 06, 2020 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
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    $30.00, Registration Required

    Appreciate and enjoy the benefits of yoga while in the company of other expectant women.

  • Your Birth Tour: Boise

    Health Management Classes
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    Next Date & Time
    Tuesday, Jul 14, 2020 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
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    Free, No Registration Required

    Join a member of the health care team for a tour of St. Luke's maternity areas.

Picture Your Health.

How do you define health? Physical? Mental? Social? Health goes beyond medical care. It's how we take care of ourselves, how we interact with our communities, how we take care of each other.

Let St. Luke's support your health, however you define it.

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