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Lutheran Medical Center

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Pregnancy can be an exciting—and anxious—nine months. You may wonder, “Am I doing everything I can to prepare for this baby?”

Chances are you’re doing everything you can to keep you and your little one healthy. Although, most pregnancies and birth experiences go smoothly, if complications come up, our medical team and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are equipped to handle even the littlest of patients.

Lutheran Baby Place

The Baby Place Virtual Tour

Schedule a complimentary appointment with our Birth Concierge to schedule a tour of our labor and delivery suites, and mom baby suites. Call 303-425-2515 for more information

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Our OB/GYN providers ( 19 )

Amber N. Fontenot Ferriss
Amber N. Fontenot Ferriss, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Our MFM providers ( 3 )

Robert S. McDuffie
Robert S. McDuffie, MD

Maternal and Fetal Medicine

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Our neonatologist providers ( 9 )

Jennifer G. Doyle
Jennifer G. Doyle,

Neonatology

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Lutheran Classes and Events

We have several classes and events you can register to attend to learn more about delivering your baby at Lutheran Medical Center. From scheduling a tour, to learning how to prepare for birth, we have several classes available

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Baby-Friendly standards

At Lutheran Medical Center, we practice Baby-Friendly standards and approach to care because we want parents and their babies to have the best start.

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, which is supported by the World Health Organization and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, supports families to be successful in whatever their feeding choice may be. Our staff teaches and helps moms whether their goal is to breastfeed, or formula feed their babies.

Our Five-Star Breastfeeding Support Amenities include:

  • Lactation Support 7-days a week with a board-certified lactation consultant
  • One-on-one breastfeeding instruction during hospital stay
  • Private lactation follow-up visit 4-6 days after your baby goes home
  • Breastfeeding support group to connect with lactation nurses and other moms
  • Breastfeeding Helpline available 7-days a week

Call Lactation Services at (303) 425-2286 to Schedule an Appointment

Cribs for Kids Safe Sleep Hospital Silver Certification

Safe Sleep Certified Hospital

Lutheran Medical Center has been designated a Cribs for Kids® National Silver Certified Safe Sleep hospital for our commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep.

Safe sleep

What parents need to know to create a safe sleep environment:

  • Always place a baby on their back to sleep, for naps at night, to reduce the risk of SUID.
  • Use a firm sleep surface, covered by a fitted sheet; a crib, bassinet, portable crib or play yard that conforms to the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is recommended.
  • The baby should not sleep in an adult bed, on a couch or on a chair alone, with a parent, or with anyone else.
  • Keep the baby’s sleep area in the same room where the parent(s) sleep (for the infant’s first year). Room sharing not bed sharing.
  • Always place the baby in a safety-approved crib, bassinet or portable crib for sleep.
  • Sitting devices like bouncy seats, swings, infant carriers or strollers should not be used for routine sleep.
  • Keep soft objects such as pillows and blankets, toys and bumpers out of the baby’s sleep area. Wedges and positioners should not be used.
  • Do not smoke during pregnancy or allow smoking around your baby.
  • Do not let your baby get too hot during sleep.
  • Breastfeed your baby.
  • Give your baby a dry pacifier that is not attached to a string for naps and at night to reduce the risk of SUIDS after breastfeeding is established.
  • Supervised skin-to-skin is recommended for all mothers and infants immediately following birth, regardless of feeding or delivery, (as soon as mother is medically stable, awake and able to respond to her newborn) and to continue for at least an hour. Once mother starts to get sleepy, baby is returned to the bassinet.

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