Colville Women’s Center & Birth Place

08/13/2026

Dr. Heidi’s birth story…

Although the birth team had planned for a home birth in north Spokane, the Spokane fires forced a last minute evacuation and change of plans to birth at the Colville Women’s Center & Birth Place. Dr. Heidi stayed in Kettle Falls with family awaiting labor for almost a week when things finally got started!

Labor started slow and steady during the day, with a gradual transition to stronger active labor the next morning. She and the birth team got settled at the birth center and used a variety of position changes, spinning babies, massage, tub and shower for labor progression and comfort.

The strength of contractions continued to increase that evening and she entered the “transition” phase, which is just before pushing. Dr. Heidi requested her water be broken to speed things along at the end. The water was clear and baby was doing great. The team encouraged her to change positions and get out of the tub to help bring baby down where she would feel the urge to push.

A slow walk to the bathroom and a few contractions later, Dr. Heidi began pushing and baby was born! Baby Rachel was crying and healthy, also relieved to be in and out of the pelvis relatively quickly. After the intense labor & birth, Dr. Heidi was determined to get into bed, deliver the placenta, and get some rest with her new baby. Born at 41 weeks, baby Rachel weighed 7 #8 and 22” long.

A couple hours later, news had reached them that the evacuation level at her home had been reduced. Perfect timing for her family to go home in the morning! While she was fortunate that her home and belongings were not damaged by the fires, she requests prayers for the families who are left with little to nothing.

Dr. Heidi gives her sincerest gratitude to her midwife Dr. Mary & birth team at Colville Women’s Center & Birth Place for their wonderful care and support through the pregnancy and birth, and a job well done to the students who participated in her care as well.

07/29/2026

Now offering Childbirth Education class! 2-part class, evening 6-8pm.
Updated dates: Sept 28 & Oct 5

***Please send us a message if you’d like to be added to our list***

The classes will take place at the Chewelah Women’s Center, $50 per couple total. Sharon Timme with Anchored Childbirth will be teaching the class!

We hope you can join!

…Yes, Dr. Heidi is finally on maternity leave! Chewelah-based families will continue care with Dr. Mary in the meantime ☺️

07/19/2026

A beautiful sunset, a peaceful home, and an incredible birth team. There is something so special about welcoming new life as the day fades into night. Grateful to witness these sacred moments with these ladies! 🌅🤍

07/17/2026

Our midwife students and birth assistants gathered for neonatal resuscitation practice!
The best way to keep up these skills while serving a low-risk population is to practice using manikins and run through various scenarios.
Although it’s not the part of our jobs we look forward to, it is a necessary skill for providing labor & birth care outside of the hospital.
We are so proud of this team for their perseverance and dedication to our community. Our birth center could not operate without each of their contributions! 🤗

07/09/2026

Look who turned 6 weeks old and is loving her birth center swag?!

We love seeing families for their final 6 week appointments and wrapping up care.

Don’t forget that we also provide well-woman care including annual wellness exams, Pap smears, contraception (birth control options), pelvic floor strengthening, lab work, iron infusions, primary care, pregnancy planning, menopause, problem visits, and beyond!

“See you later” doesn’t have to mean next pregnancy; we are here for all your women’s health needs and hope you will bring your baby with you too!

Mary also provides primary care for children and men, so the whole family can continue care with her as long as you like.

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day!! 250 years USA!
Also your PSA for the day - stay cool & hydrated, and don’t forget to do your spinning babies balances!

06/26/2026

Childbirth Education class!

Our Childbirth Education class went so well this month, that we are planning to offer it again! If you couldn’t make it last time, now is your chance!

We are tentatively planning a 2-part class again, either August 10th & 17th or September 14th & 21st, likely evening 6-8pm again.

***Please send me a message if you’d like to be added to our list, and let me know which dates you prefer.***

They will take place at the Chewelah Women’s Center, $50 per couple total. Sharon Timme with Anchored Childbirth will be teaching the classes again.

We hope you can join!

06/22/2026

Happy Father’s Day!!
To all the dads who provide unwavering support through pregnancy, birth and child raising, we SO appreciate you!
The impact you have on the well being of your family is immeasurable. Thank you for showing up for them again and again, being the best partner and father that you can be.
We have had the honor of witnessing so many amazing fathers in action, and it has been such a blessing!
🫂

06/07/2026

Happy International Homebirth Day!!

Honoring the right to choose one’s birth location. We’re here to support you whether planning to birth at home, the birth center, or hospital.

*Shared with permission*