Pregnancy and Baby

You will be cared for by our team of compassionate childbirth experts who seamlessly work together to create a positive and rewarding birth experience for you and your loved ones.

Our services are tailored to meet the needs of your entire family including:

• Direct, dedicated elevator for you and your family
• Private Labor and Delivery suites in our Baby Place with large jetted tubs, hotel-like amenities and free Wi-Fi
• 24/7 in-house board-certified OB-GYNs, Certified Nurse Midwives and anesthesiologists
• Board-certified Maternal Fetal Medicine physicians for our high-risk patients
• Level III NICU on-site with 51 private suites
• Overhead chimes announcing the birth of your baby throughout the Center for Women and Infants
• State-of-the-art infant security system
• Sleeping accommodations in your room for birth partner
• Room service delivered from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Lactation support 7 days a week
• Footprints for the baby’s book
• Baby’s First Ride, a free program which installs your baby’s car seat
• Exclusive private Oh Baby! Facebook page to connect with other new moms and families

You and your growing family deserve personalized care that is matched to your unique needs and preferences during this exciting time in your life. Every pregnancy is different, which is why our team of nurses, midwives and physicians are ready to care for you and your baby, whether you want a traditional plan of care, prefer a natural birthing experience, or require a more complex treatment plan.

Our Saint Joe’s Birth Concierge service will ensure that we have all of your birth plan information up to date in our system prior to your arrival, help you arrange a tour, assist with scheduling classes and work with you to help customize your birth preferences, so that you feel informed and supported in all of your birthing decisions. Our team will work with you to always be here to answer your questions and provide you with accurate, reliable information.

Prior to scheduling an appointment with your Birth Concierge, please pre-register for your delivery. Following pre-registration, please call 303-812-4648 to schedule your Birth Concierge appointment.

At Saint Joseph Hospital, 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.

We are committed to making lactation support accessible to everyone. That's why we provide a variety of support options for you and your baby. Whether you've given birth at Saint Joseph or another hospital, we are here to assist you. We accept most insurance plans and offer self-pay options to ensure you receive the care you need.

Our Five-Star Breastfeeding Support Amenities include:

• Lactation Support 7-days a week with a board-certified lactation consultant
• Breastfeeding Helpline available 7-days a week
• One-on-one breastfeeding instruction during hospital stay
• Private lactation follow-up visit after your baby goes home
• Breastfeeding support group to connect with lactation nurses and other moms, both in-person and virtual
• Free donor milk available in partnership with Mother's Milk Bank
• Medela Symphony Pump available during your stay and available to rent

• Birth Center of Denver
• Denver Midtown Clinic – OB/GYN

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.

Did you know that more than 50% of car seats are not used or installed correctly? Call now to schedule a FREE appointment with an Intermountain Health car seat technician. We will double check your car seat and pass along helpful tips and tricks for ensuring your baby is safe every time they ride in the car. It only takes a few minutes, it will give you peace of mind, and the service is FREE.

• Have a baby on the way? Schedule a convenient time to come in before your due date.
• Patient at one of our hospitals? Be sure to schedule your appointment ASAP before your discharge day.
• Ready for the next stage? We can help you navigate the transition to convertible seats and even boosters.