Bozeman Health Family Birth Center
Comfort, confidence and the care your family deserves.
If you feel that you are in labor and need to be evaluated, please contact your provider. If it is after hours, please call
406-414-5000
and ask for the OB provider on call. Click the Contact Information above for Labor and Delivery and hours.
Welcome to Bozeman Health’s Family Birth Center
Take a virtual tour and see what to expect!
Providers & Resources
Meet the Team
Colleen Killian
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Jami L Chisdak
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Kristie L Bodnar
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Linda K Waring
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Marcia Voigt
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Marilee M Simons
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Melissa A Wolf
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Renee A Frederickson
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Shaun J Gillis
MD
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Shaina H Long
DO
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Anna C. McCracken
CNP
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Hailey Milligan
DNP
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Paige L Crum
APRN, FNPC
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Kirsten A Drake
PA
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Kevin Saiki
MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Alicia Fletcher
CNM, ARNP, RN
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Amanda Rizner
CNM
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Hillary Elder
CNM
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Shannyn Dewey
CNM
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Johanna Sheets
CNM
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Suzanne Wilbrecht,
CNM
Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Your Birth, Your Options
Bozeman Health believes informed choices lead to confident births. Care options are designed to support individual preferences while prioritizing safety for both parent and baby.
The goal is to meet families where they are and support the birth experience they envision.
Available options include:
- Certified nurse midwives and licensed OB-GYN physicians
- Labor support options, including soaking tubs and mobility-friendly monitoring
- Support for doulas and birth partners
- Pain management options tailored to individual needs and preferences
- Immediate access to NICU care
- Epidural: Our team of board-certified physician anesthesiologists is on site 24/7 to ensure comfort and safety for every birth. We are available at all times for epidural placement, labor pain management, cesarean deliveries, anesthesia consultations, and emergency care.
- Nitrous Oxide:
See Frequently Asked Questons
Nitrous Oxide Frequently Asked Questions
English
What is nitrous oxide?
How does nitrous oxide work?
Will my nurse administer nitrous oxide?
Does nitrous oxide have any side effects?
Can I be out of bed and still use nitrous oxide?
Is extra monitoring required?
Can I use nitrous oxide and have intravenous narcotics at the same time?
No. The combination of intravenous narcotics and nitrous oxide could slow down your breathing. If you receive a narcotic at some point in your labor, you must wait two hours to begin using nitrous oxide. You must wait 15 minutes after your last inhalation of nitrous oxide to use an intravenous narcotic.
Are there any reasons I could not use Nitrous Oxide?
You cannot use nitrous oxide if:
- You cannot hold your own face mask
- Yyou have received a dose of intravenous narcotics in the past two hours
- You have pernicious anemia or a B12 deficiency for which you take B12 supplements for
- You have a rare medical condition which a member of the OB team assesses when they speak with you
- You have a history of middle ear surgery
- Certain respiratory conditions as determined by your provider
- You are under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Are there any effects on the baby?
Do I have to choose between either using nitrous oxide or having an Epidural?
No. Some women may use Nitrous Oxide as well as having an epidural placed under the direction of your care provider.
¿Qué es el óxido nitroso?
¿Cómo funciona el óxido nitroso?
¿Mi enfermera administrará el óxido nitroso?
¿El óxido nitroso tiene algún efecto secundario?
¿Puedo levantarme de la cama y aún usar óxido nitroso?
¿Se requiere monitoreo adicional?
¿Puedo usar óxido nitroso y tener narcóticos por vía intravenosa al mismo tiempo?
¿Hay alguna razón por la que no pueda usar óxido nitroso?
No puede usar óxido nitroso si:
- no puede sostener su propia mascarilla
- ha recibido una dosis de narcóticos intravenosos en las últimas dos horas
- tiene anemia perniciosa o una deficiencia de vitamina B12 para la cual toma suplementos de B12
- durante su evaluación con el personal de obstetricia se determina que usted tiene alguna afección médica rara.
- tiene un historial de cirugía del oído medio
- tiene ciertas afecciones respiratorias según lo determine su proveedor
- está bajo la influencia de drogas o alcohol
¿Hay algún efecto para el bebé?
¿Debo elegir entre usar óxido nitroso o tener una epidural?
Birthing Suites & Comfort Amenities
The Family Birth Center includes eight private labor rooms and two delivery rooms for cesarean births, all located within the unit to ensure seamless care.
Each labor and delivery room includes:
- Wireless fetal monitoring to support movement during labor
- Television and white noise machine
- Exercise ball and peanut ball
- Birthing stool upon request
- Heating pads and Theragun
- Calm, spa-like lighting and space for support people
Experienced nurses remain with families throughout labor and delivery, offering continuous guidance, reassurance and clinical expertise.
(Photo from CertaScan Technologies)
Newborn Safety System CertaScan Technologies
CertaScan Technologies allows Bozeman Health to capture high resolution newborn footprints which can be used for precise identification in situations like an abduction, lost baby or natural disaster.
The Newborn Safety System — which uses LiveScan Technology — has garnered the attention and praise from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and has been included as a recommendation for hospitals in its most recent Infant Security Guidelines.
The System is entirely safe for use on babies and provides outstanding footprint quality. The digital foot prints and security photo can be stored efficiently in the newborn’s electronic medical record. And, much like finger prints, foot prints are a biometric (unique to each baby), so they can be used for identification throughout a lifetime.
Each new parent receives an attractive certificate of her newborn’s footprint during their stay. When they return home, they can visit www.firstfootprint.com to enhance the certificate with colors, different fonts and borders. They can also download a digital copy of their baby’s footprint.
ID Bands
ID bands are created when the baby is delivered. Two infant ID bands are placed on the baby’s limbs; one adult ID band is placed on the mother’s wrist, and one on the mother-designated person’s wrist. These ID bands stay in place until the mother and baby are discharged.
Hugs Infant Security Tag
The Hugs security tag helps Family Birth Center personnel monitor the location of a newborn, confirm the baby’s identity and alert any removal of the infant from the protected area. It consists of a plastic infant tracker tag, a unique four-digit number, and a band. The Hugs security tag is placed on the baby’s ankle, and the number is logged into the Hugs tracking system. The Hugs security tag is then kept in place (along with the two ID bands) until the baby is discharged.
OB Emergency Department (OB ED)
The OB Emergency Department provides urgent pregnancy-related care in a space designed specifically for obstetric needs.
Care is provided by OB-GYN physicians, certified nurse midwives and registered nurses. Patients who are 20 weeks pregnant or beyond are evaluated for urgent obstetrical concerns, including:
- Vaginal bleeding
- Decreased fetal movement
- Abdominal pain
- Ruptured membranes
- High blood pressure
After-Hours Access (9pm-5am):
- Entrance 8 is open from 4:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Please use the main Emergency Department Entrance from 9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
Classes, Education & Tours
Education and preparation play an important role in building confidence before birth. Bozeman Health offers a variety of classes and tours designed to support growing families.
Available offerings include:
- Bi-Monthly Tours
- Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
- Childbirth Education Classes
Families can view the class calendar and register online or call (406) 414-5578 for more information.
Helpful resources:
Families can view the class calendar and register online or call (406) 414-5578 for more information.
Helpful resources:
Planning Your Stay
Diagnostics & Newborn Care
Bozeman Health provides essential screenings and newborn care, including:
- Ultrasound imaging
- Newborn hearing screening and referrals
- Vitamin K administration at birth
- Hepatitis B vaccination, based on parent choice
- Telemedicine consultations with specialty providers when needed
- State of Montana Metabolic Newborn Blood Spot Screening
Welcome to the Bozeman Health Lactation Department
Our Services Include:
- Prenatal education classes and consultations to prepare you for breastfeeding before your baby arrives. Class schedules are located on the Bozeman Health Website under the calendar section here.
- Complimentary prenatal lactation visits are scheduled by calling 406-414-5578.
- If needed the lactation team will visit with you during your hospital stay to provide support and education for your feeding journey.
- IBCLC’s work closely with pediatricians and neonatologists to provide specialized care and support for you and your infant.
- Lactation Services do not have to stop once you are discharged from the hospital. If you are interested, a postpartum lactation visit can be scheduled before you leave the hospital. If at any point during your postpartum period you would like to meet with our lactation team, please give them a call at 406-414-5578.
Patient Stories
Families who welcome their babies at Bozeman Health often share stories of compassionate care,
expert support and meaningful first moments together.
Bozeman Health Family Birth Center – New Virtual Tour
Nitrous Oxide an Alternative Pain Option
Digital Education & Support
Bump2Baby360™ is available on any internet-connected device and
through a mobile app:
Register for the Bump2Baby360 app by scanning QR Code below.
Preparing for a baby comes with many questions. Bozeman Health offers anytime, anywhere education through Bump2Baby360™, a trusted digital education platform supporting families from pregnancy through newborn care. This free resource provides convenient, on-demand access to reliable information and practical tools tailored to care at Bozeman Health.
Through Bump2Baby360™, families can access:
- Evidence-based education on prenatal care, labor and birth, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding and newborn care, including videos
- Information specific to arrival and stay at Bozeman Health
- A list of available classes, tours and support groups
- Interactive tools such as a kick counter, contraction timer, feeding and immunization logs and a personal journal
Planning Your Pregnancy
Setting up Prenatal Care
Visit the Family Birth Center Health Education and events page to review and sign up for the classes we offer, including childbirth and prenatal breastfeeding classes, tours, and other family classes – or call (406) 414-5578 for more information.
Choosing a Provider for Your Baby
During your hospital stay your newborn will be looked after by the hospital’s pediatrician-on-call. After your discharge from the hospital, you will need to make an appointment with a pediatrician or provider of your choice for follow-up care for your baby.
Please try to choose your child’s provider prior to your delivery date if you do not plan to continue seeking care through Bozeman Health Family Pediatrics (406) 414-4900.
Prenatal Education
Before a mom-to-be is admitted to the Family Birth Center, she has many decisions to make. We ensure you are aware of your choices, help you with making those decisions, and work hard to fulfill your wishes. We offer tours, educations, breast feeding courses and sibling classes.
Prospective parent tours, visiting our birthing and postpartum rooms with customized beds and other comforts, are offered every month. A childbirth course is taught by experienced nurses, covering prenatal health and the challenges of pregnancy, caring for a newborn, and everything in between.
Prenatal breastfeeding classes taught by certified lactation counselors share tips and techniques for successfully feeding your newborn. A new baby also means life changes for older siblings, so we offer classes for expectant brothers and sisters, which cover what they can expect and how they can help.
Planning for Your Delivery
Information During Your Stay
- Nitrous Oxide Information Handout (PDF – English)
- Nitrous Oxide Information Handout (PDF – Spanish)
- Montana Newborn Screenings (State of Montana Information Page)
- Photographer (Bella Baby Photography)
- Hepatitis B (CDC Hepatitis B Information)
Maternal-Fetal Medicine & High-Risk Pregnancy Care
Some pregnancies require additional monitoring and specialized expertise. Bozeman Health Maternal-Fetal Medicine provides advanced care for individuals experiencing high-risk pregnancies.
Care is provided through Bozeman Health Women’s Specialists and includes maternal-fetal medicine physicians who specialize in diagnosing and managing complex pregnancy conditions. Services often involve close coordination with a primary obstetric provider.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine services help:
- Co-manage pregnancies with higher medical risk
- Keep more families close to home throughout pregnancy
- Improve outcomes by reducing premature deliveries and pregnancy-related complications
- Enhance diagnostic accuracy when fetal abnormalities are suspected
The focus is compassionate, highly skilled care that supports families through even the most complex pregnancies.
Midwife-Led Birth Care
Bozeman Health Women’s Specialists offers Certified Nurse Midwife–led care, providing a holistic, patient-centered approach to pregnancy, birth and ongoing care. Midwives work collaboratively with OB-GYN physicians and hospital-based teams to support safe, personalized birth experiences while ensuring immediate access to medical expertise when needed.
Midwife-led care emphasizes partnership, education and respect for individual preferences, with safety at the center of every decision.
Midwife services include:
- Prenatal and obstetrical care
- Childbirth
- Labor and breastfeeding support
- Comprehensive well-woman exams focused on education and healthy lifestyles
- Contraception and gynecologic care
- Postpartum depression screening, counseling and support
Schedule with a Certified Nurse Midwife:
Postpartum Care & Ongoing Support
Maternal postpartum support includes:
- Pain management and comfort measures
- Assistance with early mobility and recovery
- Coordination of follow up appointments
- Compassionate care and screening for postpartum mood changes
- Education on warning signs that require medical attention
- Newborn care, education and hands-on guidance
- Lactation consultation and breastfeeding support
- Daily visits from a pediatrician to asses your baby’s health, monitor feeding, and answer your questions.
- Education on warning signs that require medical attention
Families are also connected with trusted community resources, including:
Bozeman Health Safe Sleep Commitment
Keeping babies safe does not stop at birth. Bozeman Health is committed to promoting safe sleep practices that protect infants during their most vulnerable months.
Through education, outreach and community partnership, families receive clear, evidence-based guidance to support safe sleep at home and beyond. The focus is on empowering caregivers with information that helps reduce sleep-related risks.
The Safe Sleep initiative includes:
- Education for families during their hospital stay
- Ongoing staff training to ensure consistent, up-to-date guidance
- Clear, practical informational materials
- Partnerships with local organizations to expand access to safe sleep resources, particularly for families who may face barriers
By prioritizing safe sleep education and awareness, Bozeman Health is helping create a culture of safety across the community—ensuring every baby has the healthiest possible start.
We’re Here For You. Every Age. Every Stage of Life.
Our care team at Bozeman Health’s Women’s Specialists is here to support you through the many stages of life.
We offer everything you need including:
Annual wellness visits, contraception, gynecologic and breast cancer screenings, endometriosis care, gynecology problem visits, hormone therapy, pregnancy and postpartum care, robotic and non-robotic surgery services, menopause care and so much more!
