Prenatal care
Pregnancy is a special time, and it requires specialized prenatal care. We're here to keep you and your child healthy throughout your pregnancy. Prenatal services may include checkups, nutritional supplements and childbirth education.
Prenatal care in Central Denver
Our welcoming prenatal program supports and prepares you for your baby's arrival.
Rose Women's Hospital has selected some of the region's best obstetricians (OBs) and midwives to work in our Rose Babies program, which provides comprehensive prenatal and childbirth care. We're here for you from the moment you decide to conceive or the moment you see the results of a positive pregnancy test.
Getting ready for your Rose Baby
We know you have many things to do to prepare for your baby. Our week-by-week checklist ensures you and your partner stay prepared before you give birth.
We know you have many things to do to prepare for your baby. Our week-by-week checklist ensures you and your partner stay prepared before you give birth.
Rose Babies hospital tours
Peek inside our Rose Babies unit anytime with our virtual tour video. You can also join our monthly Facebook Live for a live, virtual tour of the Labor and Delivery unit with a Rose Babies nurse. Here, you can ask questions about the full Rose Babies experience. In-person tours are not currently available.
Prenatal resources
We offer you a wide range of services (such as classes) to keep you informed, healthy and on track for the childbirth experience you want.
Parent education
Helping you feel prepared for childbirth and early parenthood is a top priority for us! We are dedicated to delivering high-quality parent education classes taught by deeply experienced instructors. We offer virtual and in-person options for most classes. Follow the links below to learn more and to schedule. Have questions? Contact us at (303) 320-2001 or via email.
Childbirth classes
We recommend choosing one childbirth prep class. We offer a variety of options to meet our patients’ various schedules and learning preferences:
- Traditional childbirth preparation series
- Fast track childbirth preparation
- Express childbirth preparation
- Unmedicated childbirth preparation
- Cesarean birth preparation
- HypnoBirthing series
- Advanced Labor Skills Supplement (for those who have taken a standard childbirth class but are still interested in unmedicated labor), contact Rose Babies for details.
Caring for baby
These classes are a great place to start preparing for the arrival of your little one.
You can view all parent education classes and choose which ones are right for your family.
Partners Only
Free Information Sessions
Community Partner Parent Education
Outside organizations we have partnered with offer faith-based parent preparation classes. These include:
- Jewish Baby University (in partnership with the Jewish Community Center)
Our prenatal services
Rose wants you to feel as well-prepared and supported as possible throughout your pregnancy, labor and delivery and postpartum periods. We offer several unique prenatal programs and services designed to educate you, connect you to other pregnant individuals and prepare you for the healthiest possible outcomes for childbirth and beyond.
Rose Mamas Circles
Our Rose Mamas Circles are a great place to connect with other mamas and mamas-to-be. These professionally led virtual meetup sessions (based on your due date or delivery month) help build a social network with a unique focus on the emotional sides of pregnancy and the transition to motherhood. Sign up for your Rose Mamas Circle during your second or third trimester to build connections before your baby arrives.
High-risk pregnancy care
Some expectant moms may benefit from additional monitoring throughout pregnancy. Rose Babies Center for Maternal-Fetal Health offers experienced and compassionate high-risk pregnancy care for those who need it. For more information, you can contact our high-risk navigator at (720) 216-4290.
Gestational diabetes program
Gestational diabetes education and medication management is available through either the Rose Diabetes Center or the Rose Center for Maternal-Fetal Health. Your OB will refer you to the best location for you based on the severity of your condition and your health goals.
Your Rose Baby appointment
When you are in your third trimester, we welcome you to a special Your Rose Baby appointment. During this phone appointment (prior to your due date), you and one of our experienced labor and delivery nurses will discuss:
- A brief health history
- If you are considering doula care
- If you are having a boy and considering circumcision
- Questions about breastfeeding and bottle feeding
- The admission process upon arrival
- What to expect if you are having a cesarean section (C-section)
- What to expect if you are having multiple babies
- What type of birth experience you are planning to have
Appointments are approximately 45 minutes in duration and are available via telephone Monday through Thursday.
We ask that you go through the registration process on our website at least one week before requesting your appointment. You can also call (303) 320-2001 to register over the phone.
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