Lactation Support

Denver Health’s Breast Feeding Department is staffed with International Board-Certified Lactation Counselors (IBCLCs) and Registered Nurse Certified Lactation Consultants who are committed to promoting, protecting and supporting a mother’s decision to breastfeed her infant. 

Denver Health currently practices the Colorado Can Do Five, which includes five tips for successful breastfeeding:

• Breastfeed within the first hour after delivery 
• Room-in with your baby to promote mother/baby bonding 
• Breastfeed often: every hour and a half to three hours 
• Avoid using a pacifier in the first month 
• Lactation specialists are available in the hospital to support new mothers who are just learning to breastfeed their babies. Ask for the telephone number to call for breastfeeding support

Breastfeeding Preparation Class
During pregnancy, you may wish to prepare as much as possible for breastfeeding your baby. To help, we offer breastfeeding classes for pregnant women, which are taught by an IBCLC. Classes are held the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. on the main campus in the Pavilion C for Women and Children (Pavilion C-First Floor). Register to attend by calling 303-602-9290.
Cost: $25/couple.

Breastfeeding Support after Pregnancy
Denver Health offers postpartum breastfeeding classes and encourages new mothers, fathers and family members to come to learn and practice breastfeeding skills. Our breastfeeding class is open to the community. For more information on class dates and times, please call 303-602-9290.