Breastfeeding Classes and Events in Des Moines
The Nourished Mother Series: Pilates Social at the Park
Join us the first Wednesday, of each month June-October starting at 1 PM for The Nourished Mother Series: Pilates Social at the Park - a special prenatal and postpartum wellness event to nurture both you and your community. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot! Link in bio for more details and to get tickets. Waukee IA.
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:
+ 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
Join us every quarter via Zoom to hang out with with us! https://www.yoursweetpeadoula.com/events/antisocialmomsocialhour4?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLwihRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHuimyRG1lubFSPrfEixBUq-MWxSoiqoTM7BqyMCs8Jsjmr6WO0y5WwwOn7Xx_aem_wCITcjhrASR4leVcI8GYSg
PSI Postpartum Support Iowa
https://postpartum.net/get-help/psi-online-support-meetings/
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
+Postpartum Doula
Decreasing the workload of a new mother is a postpartum doula.
+Sleep Consultant
Shannon with Blessed Births Birth And Postpartum Doula | Blessed Births & Beyond | United States (blessedbirthsandbeyond.com)
+Mama Coaching
This 90-day coaching and mentorship program includes:
The Mama Manual
Each week, you will meet 1:1 with Lisa for a coaching session. During these 60 minute meetings, we will co-create the systems and strategies you need to achieve your goals and thrive in motherhood!
The Support
The coaching doesn’t end after your weekly session. Receive text and voice messenger access to Lisa for ongoing support between sessions. Whether it’s guidance during a challenging parenting moment or celebrating a new milestone in your business, you are guaranteed to have a coach there cheering you on!
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