Breastfeeding Classes and Events in Des Moines
Hypnobabies Childbirth Classes
Shannon Lee
Blessed Births
Hypno... BABIES??? Yes! These are babies whose parents choose to easily and naturally prepare for childbirth using the Hypnobabies Hypnobirthing method of birth. Hypnobabies however, is very different in that we teach real medical hypnosis techniques, creating an automatically peaceful, relaxing and more comfortable pregnancy, a calm confident Birth Partner, and an easier, more comfortable and sometimes pain-free birthing for our Hypnobirthing moms.
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Breastfeeding Support groups are NOT MEANT to replace 1:1 lactation care.
Support groups do NOT offer an oral anatomy assessment and a plan of care.
Support groups in the Des Moines area:
+ Balance Chiropractic in Ankeny every 3rd Thursday at 12p.
+ https://linktr.ee/truthfamilychiro WDM
+ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563408023336 Marshalltown, and Nevada
+ https://www.beforeandafterthebirth.org/postpartum-services Des Moines virtual
+ MercyOne 2nd and 4th tuesday every month 1-2pm east tower, level A suite 7 Mercy Downtown Campus
+ Once a month pregnancy support group in Marshalltown Guiding Star (must register and info for dates found on their Facebook page)
+ Broadlawns-
see website
Sands Building, Third Floor (Family Birthing Center) Conference Room, 1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines IA 50314
Location: Sands 3rd Floor Conference Room (unless told otherwise)
Winterset Mom and Me Social Hour!
Location: Flourish Chiropractic, 108 W. Court Ave, Winterset
Date & Time: every 3rd Tuesday at 3PM
Babies and toddlers welcome!
zoom
ANTI SOCIAL MOM SOCIAL HOUR - FREE
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
8:00 PM 9:00 PM
Join us every quarter via Zoom to hang out with with us! https://www.yoursweetpeadoula.com/events/antisocialmomsocialhour4?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLwihRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuimyRG1lubFSPrfEixBUq-MWxSoiqoTM7BqyMCs8Jsjmr6WO0y5WwwOn7Xx_aem_wCITcjhrASR4leVcI8GYSg
https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
11/4: St. Anthony's in Carroll, 10- noon (weekly, Tues)
11/4: Firefly Support Group in Council Bluffs, 5:30 p.m. (monthly, 1st Tues)
11/5: Museum Babies in West Des Moines, 8:45-9:45 a.m. (weekly, Wed)
11/5: Postpartum Play and Connect in Fort Dodge, 9-10 a.m.
11/6: St. Anthony's in Carroll, 5:30-7 p.m. (monthly, 1st Thurs)
11/7: Mom's Social Hour in Waukee, 10-11 a.m. (monthly, 1st Fri)
11/10: Life with Baby in Grinnell, 5-6:30 p.m. (monthly, 2nd Mon)
11/11: Before and After the Birth in Clive, 9-10:30 a.m. (monthly, 2nd Tues)
11/11: St. Anthony's in Carroll, 10- noon (weekly, Tues)
11/11: Project Motherhood in Des Moines, 10-11:30 a.m. (monthly, 2nd Tues)
11/12: Museum Babies in West Des Moines, 8:45-9:45 a.m. (weekly, Wed)
11/13: Infertility Support Group in Ankeny, 6:00 p.m. (monthly, 2nd Thurs)
11/14: Mothering Circle in Ames, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (monthly, 2nd Fri)
11/15: Mothers of Monsoon in Des Moines, 10-11 a.m.
11/17: Crescent Community Health in Dubuque, 4-5 p.m. (monthly, 3rd Mon)
11/18: St. Anthony's in Carroll, 10- noon (weekly, Tues)
11/19: Museum Babies in West Des Moines, 8:45-9:45 a.m. (weekly, Wed)
11/19: Infertility Support Group in Marion, 6:00 p.m. (monthly, 3rd Wed)
11/20: Mom + Me Social Hour in Winterset, 3:00 p.m. (monthly, 3rd Thurs)
11/21: Mom's Social Hour in Waukee, 10-11 a.m. (monthly, 3rd Fri)
11/22: Mothering Circle in Ames, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (monthly, 4th Sat)
11/24: Life with Baby in Grinnell, 5-6:30 p.m. (monthly, 4th Mon)
11/25: St. Anthony's in Carroll, 10- noon (weekly, Tues)
11/26: Museum Babies in West Des Moines, 8:45-9:45 a.m. (weekly, Wed)
Studies show that 1 in 5 may experience perinatal depression or anxiety.
It is important to know that you are not alone, and that Perinatal Mental Health conditions are treatable.
Counseling and Expert Help:
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1. Bloom Women's Wellness
Bloom Women's Wellness | Perinatal & Postpartum Counseling (bloomwomenswellness.org)
Phone: (515) 499-4959
2. Mind & Spirit Counseling Center -Laura Meade
Mind & Spirit Counseling Center (mindspiritcenter.org)
(515) 274-4006
3. Amanda Hardy, LMHC
https://themeadowlarkclinic.com
Hello@TheMeadowlarkClinic.com
4. Honey Sage Wellness
Sarah Crouse, MA, T-LMHC
https://honeysagewellness.com/about
(515) 500-5383
5. Jenn Barry-Burton, LMSW
https://www.hivemind515.com
hivemind515@gmail.com
(515) 577-9828
6. Theresa at Inner Healing Ministries https://www.innerhealingministries.com/
7. New Hope Care & Counseling Center Adel
newhopecares.org
8. New Life Counseling in WDM, Pleasant hill, and Ankeny
https://newlife-counseling.com/
9. Full Heart Family Therapy
https://fullheartfamilytherapy.com/contact?
10. Kristin at Chrysalis counseling https://chrysalis-counseling-center.com/
11. If you would like to chat with someone from the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, please call or text 1-888-852-6262. Please visit Postpartum Support International at postpartum.net. If you or someone you know is facing a mental health emergency, please call 911 or text 988 to reach the 24/7 National Suicide and Crisis hotline.
https://www.womenshealth.gov/TalkingPPD
+ Sleep consultant, Shannon with Blessed Births Birth And Postpartum Doula | Blessed Births & Beyond | United States (blessedbirthsandbeyond.com)
+breastfeeding support groups and mom support groups can be found on the postpartum support iowa facebook group and on their website (PSI Iowa)
+ Also, another option to assist with decreasing the workload of a new mother is a postpartum doula.
Check out my colleagues on https://www.christianbirthworkersofci.com/
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