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Community Resources

If you need Lactation help in the Des Moines area I'm your gal, but there's a lot more to growing your family. The list of wonderful resources below will help guide you through your parenting journey.

Doulas in Des Moines Area

1. Nightingale Doula Services

(515) 710-0177

Experienced birth nurses (in and out of hospital) and childbirth educators now serving as Doulas!

Nightingale Doula Services - Your Des Moines Doulas

2. Blessed Births and Beyond, LLC

Infant sleep consultations and postpartum doula services too!

All women should have a doula - emotional and physical support during pregnancy, labor and postpartum period for women and their families.

http://www.blessedbirthsandbeyond.com/

Other wonderful options for labor and postpartum doulas:

My Colleagues at Christian Birthworkers of Central Iowa and Iowa Baby Ladies

Midwives in Des Moines Area

Pediatric Chiropractors in Des Moines

Contact me and we can discuss your options based on your location and your needs

Heaven Sent Homebirth

Sarah Sorvillo, CPM

Certified Professional Midwife & Herbalist

(515)-612-8575

 

Heart of Iowa Midwifery

2485 SE 1st St, West Des Moines, IA 50265

(515) 206-2040

Moonstone Midwifery

1701 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 243-2888

Des Moines Midwife Collective

3500 2nd Ave Ste 1, Des Moines ·

(515) 349-0750

Pediatric Dentists and ENT for frenulectomies

Did we notice a tight frenulum at your infant's appointment?

Frenula are normal and most humans have them. Some frenula are tighter than other's and they have a nick name "tongue tie." This does not mean the tongue is TIED in a knot.

We look at mid tongue elevation, tongue placement against the palate, tongue cupping, tongue movement, and suck strength to name a few assessment items.

 

Providers also may call this TOT's aka tethered oral tissue. I do prefer tongue ties to be removed by a pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentists who use CO2 lasers decrease the risk for infection, bleeding, and healing time. Most pediatric dentists will encourage THOROUGH pre and post op therapy to include 2-4 weeks of chiropractic care/OT/PT prior to getting the tongue tie clipped and 4-6+ weeks of therapy AFTER getting the tongue tie clipped. THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT piece of correcting tongue ties and the tension/problems that they cause.

Tongue ties are not one size fits all. You need to see someone who specializes in infant feeding and who has taken additional classes on infant tongue ties and how they affect the palate, tongue, and airway.

Latch specializes in tongue ties and advocates for infants who have poor airways due to the jaw and tongue retraction they cause. Breathing is VERY important!

Trusted Websites for Lactation 

Check to see if your prescription medications are safe for baby

Research how meds go into human milk 

Tongue Tie Research

American Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

Hospital Lactation Consultants in Des Moines

If you are unable to see me for any reason you can call one of the Des Moines Hospital Lactation Consultants and see if they have any openings.

Unfortunately, they are usually booked out about 10 days at least, and you might see a different lactation consultant each time you have an appointment with them.

Mercy One Hospital Lactation

Mercy One is in the heart of downtown and they have a NICU department.

Methodist Hospital Lactation

Methodist Hospital Downtown offers outpatient lactation visits by appointment, West hospital does not at this time. Methodist has the largest number of lactation consultants for a hospital in the area, pretty impressive. This hospital is also known as UnityPoint Des Moines.

Broadlawns
Lactation

Broadlawns Hospital has a support group monthly! They also have brand new birthing suites, gorgeous!

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Contact Me

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I can't wait to meet you and your family! Thank you for considering me to be a part of your journey!

-Crystel

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For scheduling emergencies please call or text 515-745-4485

 

$100 cancellation fee applies for cancellations within 24 hours of your appointment

Crystel Corbin, RN, IBCLC @Latchia.com   2020

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