For women who plan to breastfeed their newborns, Denver Health has international board-certified lactation consultants and certified lactation counselors that are committed to helping a mother achieve the best breastfeeding experience for her and her baby.
We offer classes to help moms prepare for breastfeeding prior to delivery. We offer lactation support in the hospital to help mom and baby shortly after birth. In addition, breastfeeding support and education services are available through the Denver Health Women, Infants and Children program which has offices at several locations in Denver.
Awards and Recognitions
The Denver Health Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was the recipient of the Celebrate 6 Award for Breastfeeding Excellence in 2023. This award recognizes birthing facilities that have implemented evidence-based policies and practices known to increase breastfeeding success and improve maternal and infant health outcomes. In Colorado, 90% of mothers choose to start breastfeeding. Research shows that by implementing at least 6 of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the birthing facility will better support the vast majority of Colorado mothers to not only start breastfeeding, but also enable them to breastfeed longer, resulting in more long term health benefits to both mother and child. Denver Health is proud to have received this recognition and is dedicated to supporting the lactation needs of all our patients.