About Woven Pediatrics | Board Certified Pediatrician & International Board Certified Lactation Consultant located in Denver, CO

Can you be my baby's PCP?

Probably not. Dr. Stephanie is a pediatrician, and has experience with thousands of newborns, but Woven Pediatrics is a specialty practice to work on breastfeeding, lactation, early family life and new relationships between baby and caregiver.

Your primary pediatrician can help with vaccines and illness. Woven Pediatrics will focus on feeding, growth, weight gain, breastmilk, sleep, and settling in for a new chapter of your family life!

Special consideration will be given to those looking for complete 4th Trimester Care options - please call before your baby arrives!

Is mom a patient? Is baby a patient?

BOTH. Woven Pediatrics is requires that both the chestfeeding parent and baby are registered as patients. That means two appointments (at the same time), two assessments and two plans. BOTH mom and baby will get a plan for their part of the journey.

What is "holding space?"

It's physical space, time and listening. "Regular" pediatrics does not hold space because the system does not support it. Your primary care doc will have you in and out, sometimes in 10 minutes. Woven Pediatrics is a great place for deep conversations on feeding, sleep and parenting. Most appointments here are 90 minutes.

I don't have MyChart. How do I schedule?

Call me! 303-993-7976. Leave a message - I'll be in touch to get you scheduled.

How do I set myself up for breastfeeding success?

Schedule a Prenatal Consult at Woven Pediatrics - offered on telehealth.

Do you do home visits?

No. I have a welcoming office that feels like home. There are no distractions, and that is the best way to learn breastfeeding. I stock all kinds of helpful tools (very precise baby scales, nipple assists, a pump, and more) to get your baby nursing!

Will you bill my insurance?

Yes, both the chest-feeding parent and the baby will be seen as patients at most visits, and I will collect insurance information from both. Your individual plan will determine what is your copay and what is covered.

Is your office "Baby Friendly"?

Yes! Of course! I try to have donor milk on hand at all times, thanks to the Mother's Milk Bank. We'll talk about formula and pacifiers and when to use them. I do have formula in my office, but I bought all of it. No formula companies are allowed to give me freebies, so their marketing techniques do not influence the care you receive!

My baby is in the NICU, when can you see us?

Now and after discharge! Premies can learn to breastfeed as they get closer to their due date. Woven Pediatrics or the NICU staff can help you collect milk to feed your baby. There will be a lot of pumping in the beginning, but hopefully you and your baby can go on to nurse for a long time.

I'm a trans-mom, can you help me?

I hope so! Please call! Click the link on the left for info on Inclusion.

Can you summarize your philosophy on sleep in a nutshell?

Learning to sleep at Woven Pediatrics falls somewhere between Cry-It-Out and Co-Sleeping. Healthy routines and healthy relationships during the day lead to healthy bedtimes and healthy sleep at night.

And a longer answer: Learning to sleep at Woven Pediatrics is gentle and very hands-on. Supporting good infant mental health means recognizing an infant's cues and responding to them appropriately. Babies cannot self soothe for MANY YEARS without the coregulation of an adult. Caretaker presence is very important in learning to sleep. Most families that seek help with sleep at Woven Pediatrics are working away from a contact nap and bed-sharing relationship. These are normal practices, but they don't work for every family. If your sleeping arrangement is working for everyone in your home - great, you probably do not need a visit! If everyone is tired, please get some help as soon as possible.

Can you reconcile breastfeeding and feminism?

Hmmm... Good question. It's one I think about a lot - obviously, I made up these questions!! I am 100% supportive of any woman who does not want to breastfeed. But I'm 100% supportive of anybody who wants to breastfeed, and I'm here to help. Choice is super important. Reconciling breastfeeding with feminism and everything else is why Woven Pediatrics is here.

Are there pictures of cows in your office?

Just one. It's on a pillow. Couldn't resist.

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