Labor and delivery

• Comprehensive care, including a labor and delivery unit, high-risk pregnancy unit, mom/baby postpartum unit, well-baby nursery, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
• Award-winning maternity care
• Prenatal programming, including childbirth and parenting classes
• High–risk pregnancy care
• Your Rose Baby pre-admission program – a one-on-one, private pre–admission appointment with a labor and delivery nurse.
• In-hospital and postpartum lactation support
• Rose Mama Circles meetup groups
• A network of experienced, passionate doulas credentialed at our facility
• Procedures and safeguards in place to ensure the safety and security of mothers and babies

We invite you to visit the Rose Babies Facebook page to join a monthly Facebook Live Q&A Session about delivering at our hospital. In the meantime, here are a few more things that make our hospital a special place for welcoming your new family member:

• Compassionate nurses trained in advanced laboring techniques, including Spinning Babies®
• Experienced obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYNs) and midwives with 24-hour coverage
• Same-floor operating rooms in case of complications during labor
• All private rooms with adjustable lighting, thermostats and Wi-Fi
• Option to labor in oversized tub or shower (with shower stool)
• A wide variety of labor tools: balls of various shapes and sizes, squat bars, mirrors
• Portable monitors available
• Beds for birth partners
• A variety of pain relief options during labor, including nitrous oxide
• 24-hr anesthesia support for epidural placement and management at your request

Our hospital is also proud to have been recognized for our exceptional care. This includes awards such as America's Top 100 Hospitals (Fortune/PINC, 2023), Top Colorado Birth Center (Colorado Parent Magazine), Best Maternity Hospitals (Newsweek, 2023), Maternal & Infant Care Quality Champion (Colorado Perinatal Care Quality Collaborative, 2023), Straight As (Leapfrog Group, 2023), Celebrate 6: Award of Breastfeeding Excellence (Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, 2023), and a Five-Star Recipient for Vaginal Delivery (Healthgrades, 2023). These demonstrate our commitment to providing unsurpassed labor and delivery services.

How do you envision your baby's birth? Maybe it is unmedicated with the help of your partner, hypnotherapy and a doula. Maybe it is using nitrous oxide to relax, then an epidural to numb the pain. Maybe it is a planned C-section due to a high-risk pregnancy. Maybe it is with a midwife by your side. Additionally, Rose is proud to be the only hospital in Denver offering two unique class options to prepare for a low-intervention birth: Learning to Labor Childbirth Preparation Series and HypnoBirthing.

• Low-intervention birth services: We are proud to provide a unique level of support for low-intervention births, sometimes called natural birth or unmedicated birth. At Rose, you are fully supported in your birth plan wishes by your trusted providers and our specially trained nurses. Additionally, our labor and delivery rooms are designed and equipped for women seeking birth support outside medication and intervention.

  We encourage everyone interested in a natural, unmedicated birth to attend our free low-intervention birth information session. Here, you will learn the many ways Rose is prepared to support low-intervention birth and what you can do to prepare yourself for the birth experience you desire. Additionally, you will find other class options to prepare for a low-intervention birth, such as relaxation techniques, HypnoBirthing, and advanced labor skills and positioning.

• Nitrous oxide for pain relief during labor: Nitrous oxide, more commonly known as "laughing gas," is a colorless, odorless gas that can provide pain relief for laboring mothers. When used in labor, the concentration is much lower than in other settings. If you decide to use nitrous oxide, you will be in control of how often you use the gas and will hold your mask.
• Planned and unplanned C-section births: Women choose to schedule a C-section for various reasons, such as high-risk pregnancy, multiple babies or personal choice. We encourage you to discuss C-sections with your provider before your due date. However, this decision may be made anytime during pregnancy or even during active labor. After a baby is delivered via C-section, our team will do a quick vital check. As long as you and your baby are stable and you consent, we will place your baby directly on your chest to allow skin-to-skin contact. If you do not feel stable enough for skin-to-skin contact or if medical needs make it challenging, your baby is placed in a bassinet right next to your head so you can see and talk to your new baby.

• Are you experiencing a high-risk pregnancy? We can help.
• Learn about our prenatal programming and resources.
• Sign up for a Rose Mamas Circle based on your due date.
  • These professionally-led virtual monthly meetups will connect you to women due the same month you are while participating in wellness-focused conversations to support your emotional well-being during pregnancy and postpartum.

• Join us on Facebook Live for our monthly live, virtual tour with a labor and delivery nurse.
• Do you want a birth without medical interventions? Our facilities and staff are prepared to support you!
• Interested in working with a Rose-credentialed Doula? Register for the free doula program webinar to learn more.

• Register for your childbirth/parenting education classes. (We recommend taking classes between 28 and 36 weeks.)

• Hey partners, check out our new program just for you: Becoming Dads (or Moms!) – A Workshop for the Non-Birthing Parent. Get prepared for the parenthood journey through this special partners-only workshop and online community.

• Create your MyHealthONE patient portal account. (You can also use it to register for your upcoming stay with us.)
• Make a Your Rose Baby appointment for a private nurse consultation prior to delivery. Here, you can discuss birth hopes and ask questions about the labor and delivery experience.

• Schedule your car seat check with our certified car seat technician. Car seat checks will not be offered to patients on the postpartum unit, so please schedule your car seat check as soon as possible.

• Learn about breastfeeding support and mom/baby care.

Let our experts keep supporting you as you get used to life with your Rose Baby.

Need help with breastfeeding?

• Get answers to your breastfeeding questions within 24 hours through our lactation helpline (303) 320-2001, select lactation), and/or attend our weekly breastfeeding support groups:
• Attend our free weekly breastfeeding support group, Rose Mamas TLC (The Lactation Club), Mondays from 1:00pm to 2:00pm. Space is limited. Registration required.

Looking to connect with other new moms?

If you haven't already, join a Rose Mamas Circle based on your delivery date to connect with other new moms. These professionally-led virtual monthly meetups are offered six months postpartum.

Experiencing the "baby blues" or possibly postpartum depression or anxiety?

You are not alone! Call your OB provider to talk about symptoms, treatment options and postpartum counseling options. You can also visit Postpartum Support International to learn more and/or the PSI Directory to find a qualified perinatal mental health professional in your area and insurance network.