Hospital? - Sky Ridge Medical Center

24 Hours a Day
Rooming-In
Your baby will stay in your room during
your entire hospital stay. Your baby will
only go to the nursery if medical care
is needed that cannot be performed in
your room or if you wish to have your
baby in the nursery for a brief period.
Map to
Sky Ridge
Medical Center
What is a
Hospital?
Baby-Friendly
Rooming-In
Benefits of
wF
ewer stomach problems and diarrhea
wY
our milk will come in sooner
wY
ou will learn your baby’s feeding cues
wY
ou can ask staff questions about
breastfeeding and receive support
wP
arents and baby sleep better
wL
ess need for formula feeding
A Global Effort
Baby-Friendly:
Sky Ridge Medical Center is located in Lone Tree, Colorado
(south of metro Denver), at the southwest corner of
Lincoln Avenue and I-25.
The Baby-Friendly movement started in 1991.
To be a Baby-Friendly hospital, hospitals must
meet guidelines supporting breastfeeding.
As of 2013 there were 170 Baby-Friendly
hospitals in the U.S., with more than 500
on the way. There are more than 21,000
Baby-Friendly hospitals worldwide!
10101 RidgeGate Parkway
Lone Tree, Colorado 80124
The American Academy of Pediatrics is a strong
supporter of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
Main Phone: (720) 225-1000
Birth Place Info Line: (720) 225-BABY
Find a Physician: (720) 225-5DOC
Visit babyfriendlyusa.org to learn more.
www.skyridgemedcenter.com
A baby-friendly hospital supports
successful breastfeeding—the best
start to a healthy life!
Begins With
Successful Breastfeeding
Breastfeed
Great Reasons to
Benefits to Baby
w Support from our hospital staff
Compared to formula fed babies
w Breastfeeding within one hour after birth
wF
ewer ear infections
wB
abies staying in mother’s room 24
hours a day
wF
ewer stomach problems and diarrhea
w Feeding based on baby’s cues
wF
ewer lung infections
wA
voiding pacifiers unless medically
advised
w Less
risk of diabetes, childhood cancers
and obesity
wB
abies getting only breastmilk unless
medically advised
wL
ess allergies and asthma
wB
etter brain function
w Breastfeeding support after going home
Benefits to Mom
w Reduced
risk of high blood pressure,
breast/ovarian cancer, heart disease
and diabetes
w Strengthens
bones
w Helps
mom lose weight gained during
pregnancy
After Birth
Skin-to-Skin Immediately
w It
saves money
Your newborn will be placed on your chest for
immediate bonding. Blankets will cover both of
you for warmth.
w It’s
convenient. Always with you and
ready to go
Benefits of Skin-to-Skin
Additional Benefits
w Little
to pack when you leave home and
always the right temperature
w B
etter breastfeeding
w It’s
comforting. Releases relaxing and
bonding hormones
wH
elps your baby keep normal heart and
breathing rates
and Your Baby
The Best for You
w Helps your baby’s temperature remain normal
w Helps your baby’s blood sugar remain normal
w Less stress for you and your baby
w Your baby will cry less
Successful Breastfeeding at a
Baby-Friendly Hospital Means
wH
ospital staff understand how to support
breastfeeding mothers
wH
ospital procedures and practices are
supportive of breastfeeding
w A healthier baby and mother
wT
he best start for baby for long-term
good health
The American Academy of Pediatrics and
health care providers recommend exclusive
breastfeeding for six months, followed by
continued breastfeeding as complementary foods
are introduced, with breastfeeding continuing for
one year or longer. While we consider breastfeeding
an excellent option, we support every mother's right
to choose what's best for her and her baby.