Mission: To promote optimal infant health, growth, and development; mother/infant bonding; and maternal health benefits by increasing breastfeeding rates, particularly among underserved populations, by encouraging and supporting a breastfeeding-friendly community in the Pikes Peak region.
Vision: To ensure that every woman of childbearing age in the Pikes Peak region receives the information, support, and referrals for a successful breastfeeding experience.
WEBSITES | CERTIFICATIONS
Websites – Bfmed.org •ibreastfeeding.com •aap.org •babygooroo.com •Breastfeeding.com •Kellymom.com
Breastfeeding Certifications
- Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) – members of the health care team who can provide knowledge and counseling about optimal and sub-optimal breastfeeding
- International Certified Lactation Counselor (IBCLC) – The highest accredited healthcare professionals specializing in lactation with completed rigorous training
- Breastfeeding Friendly Business – businesses who have demonstrated their support of breastfeeding people and families through policies, lactation accommodations, and providing a lactation space
Lactation Support in the Pikes Peak Region Below is a list of lactation providers and organizations in the Pikes Peak Region. To learn more about eligibility, specific services offered, and fees for each resource – please contact them. Additional related resources found on the coalition website such as chiropractors, mental health, and tongue/lip tie specialists.
St. Francis Medical Center
6001 East Woodmen Rd, Floor 3
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
719-571-3100
Call to register for classes, private consults, pump rental, receive human donor milk, free breastfeeding support group Tuesdays 1-2pm, and hotline
(719-571-3018).
Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program
El Paso County Public Health Department & UCCS Beth-El College of Nursing
719-255-8045
https://healthcircle.uccs.edu/nurse-family-partnership
FREE in-home and virtual assessments and consults if eligible for nurse home visiting program.
El Paso County WIC Program
1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd. #2 Floor (Citizens Service Center)
2948 E. Fountain Blvd. (Southeast)
6436 US Highway 85-87, Fountain, CO (South)
719-575-8565
Services are FREE if eligible for the program. Classes,
individual education, breast pump rental, and peer counselors text support.
Teller County WIC Program
719-687-6416
11115 US-24 B1, Divide, CO 80814
ENSO Prenatal
2501 W Colorado Ave #3B
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
719-660-5687
https://www.ensomama.com/
Classes, support groups, and consults.
Westside Birth Connection
719-213-3740
https://westsidebirthconnection.com/
Classes and doula services.
Memorial Hospital Central & North
719-364-5997
Call to register for classes and private consults; pump rental available.
La Leche League Hotline
719-445-9110
https://lllcoloradowyoming.org/?page_id=325
Pikes Peak Lactation
719-321-6143
http://pikespeaklactationllc.com
Beginning Births Center
9475 Briar Village Point Ste 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 367-9405
https://beginningsbirthcenter.com/our-services/lactation-support/
Support groups, consults, and receive human donor milk.
Wildflower Breastfeeding
(707) 832-6858
http://www.wildflowerbreastfeeding.com/
The Milky Minute
719-419-6824; morgan@milkyminute.com
https://milkyminute.com/
Military Resource
Jeannine Kidwell BSN/RN, IBCLC
719-556-7031
Peterson Air Force Space Command, Schriever Air Force, Ft Carson
Monthly lactation class, office and in-home feeding assessments, twice a month breastfeeding support group.
Tricare breast pumps: https://www.tricare.mil/breastpumps
Doula Circle
https://www.doulacircle.com/
Doula services and lactation classes.
Holly Johnson, IBCLC, LLC
530-219-1685
http://www.hollyjohnsonibclc.com
Virtual, in-office, and in-home consults and support groups. Some insurances accepted (TLN & Tricare).
Pikes Peak Women Health Center
719-344-6101
Free classes and related health services.
Peak Vista Prenatal Plus Program
719-632-5700
https://www.peakvista.org/services/prenatal-plus
Inclusion on this list IS NOT an endorsement from the Pikes Peak Breastfeeding Coalition. This is strictly a resource list. If you notice any errors, or, have any resources that need adjusted or added, please contact us at www.pikespeakbreastfeedingco@gmail.com or visit us at http://www.pikespeakbreastfeedingco.org/.
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