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
Moonstone Midwifery
1701 48th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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!
Pediatric Dentistry of Greater Des Moines - (my favorite for posterior tongue ties)
7600 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
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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