Denver Lactation Specialists

A Lactation educator teaches families about breastfeeding in a informational, emotional and in practical support of breastfeeding. They offer encouragement, an experienced point of view and promote confidence in a commitment to breastfeeding. Our educators are a resource for accurate, evidence-based information to families about breastfeeding. They are trained to provide information about how and why to breastfeed; establish a breastfeeding-friendly environment; basic breastfeeding anatomy and physiology; overcoming challenges and resources for the family.(CAPPA)