Roxann Headley, MD
Michelle Stanford, MD

303-680-KIDS (5437)
303-680-KIDZ (5439) fax

 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS 

  1. Breast fed your baby immediately after birth if possible.  The newborn is very alert right after delivery, followed by a period of sleep. 
  2. Work on the technique of latching on correctly in the hospital with the lactation specialist.
  3. Drink plenty of water – at least 64 ounces.  Every time you sit down to nurse drink a glass of water.
          
  4. Eat a variety of foods plus nutritious snacks between meals.
  5. Continue taking your daily prenatal vitamin while nursing.
  6. Limit your caffeine intake to two beverages or less a day.
  7. Before taking any over the counter medication, consult your pediatrician.
  8. Avoid smoking while nursing.

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BREAST FEEDING RESOURCES
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Breast pumps:
  • Medela, Inc.  – 800-435-8316.  (medela.com) Also found at Babies-R-Us
  • Ameda Egnell – 877-633-9464 (amedababy.com)
  • White River Concepts – full service breast pump company.  Also offers 24 hour toll free Mother’s Helpline.  1-800-824-6351

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Information and Support Services:
  • Nursing Mother Counsel, Inc. – 303-650-0683
  • The HealthOne Lactation Program – 303-320-7081
  • Denver La Leche League - 303-779-6722 (lalecheleague.org/)

  • Family Health Hotline – 800-688-7777
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  • The Lactation Program – 303-869-1881
  • Lactation Consultant at the hospital where you deliver

Information about medications and breast milk:

  • University of California at San DiegoDrugInformationServiceCenter – there is a fee for this service.  900-288-8273
  • Rocky MountainDrugConsultationCenter 303-893-DRUG
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