Maternity Services

Expecting a child, especially if it’s the parents’ first, is an exceptionally exciting time that can also be a bit intimidating. Having some reassurance can make a great deal of difference for Mom and Dad as they embark on an unforgettable and life-changing journey. For the providers at Tri Valley Health System, creating that reassurance means having the best equipment and technology, highly qualified staff, offering accompanying services, and providing expectant parents with attentive service and helpful information. 

Tri Valley Health System also offers nitrous oxide as a safe alternative for pain management as well as epidurals.  

Expectant parents at Tri Valley Health System receive a free diaper bag upon their discharge from the hospital. Included in the diaper bag is helpful information as well as a Halo sleep sack.

Pleasant Accommodations

 

​Tri Valley Health System features two large, Labor/Delivery/Recovery suites with upgraded finishes, flat screen televisions, convertible sofas and free WiFi. The suites also feature jetted tubs for use during labor. Studies have shown hydrotherapy by the use of jetted tubs is a safe method of pain management that also features psychological benefits for the mother as it increases relaxation, lowers blood pressure and increases overall comfort.

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Highly Skilled Staff

 

Shelly Kaspar-Cope, MD
Family Practice / Obstetrics

Dr. Kaspar-Cope completed her undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and then entered the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she earned her M.D. in 1993. Dr. Kaspar-Cope is board certified in Family Medicine and has been since 1996 upon completion of her residency training in the Primary Care Program. Dr. Kaspar-Cope is a member of the Regional Head Start Medical Advisory Board and has served as Associate Medical Director for the Good Samaritan Hospice Board.

Shiuvaun Jaeger, MD
Family Practice / Obstetrics

​Originally from Chappell, Nebraska, Dr. Jaeger received her undergraduate degree from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa in 1994 with majors in biology and bio-chemistry. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha in 1998 and completed a three-year family practice residency program in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in June 2001.

Andrea Rice, DO
Family Practice / Obstetrics

Dr. Andrea Rice graduated from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, Illinois and following rotations, decided to practice family medicine and obstetrics.  Dr. Rice joined the Tri Valley Health System team in 2025 and is excited to help welcome new babies into the world.