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Hospital specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care, Dialysis, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiology, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, and Emergency and Trauma Center.

Birth Center offers educational classes to help prepare the mother for childbirth, as well as courses for the entire family (from siblings to grandparents). Classes include: Childbirth Preparation, Refresher Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding Basics, Baby Basics, Grandparenting Update: Linking the Generations, Birth Center Tours, Infant Massage, Car Seat Safety, Big Brother/Big Sister Class, and more.

Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

Offers support groups for breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women. Groups available days and evenings.

Provides phone, online, or in-person help for women who need help nursing their babies, or anyone interested in learning more about breastfeeding (for example, expectant parents or healthcare providers).

Breastfeeding support center offering individual consultations for mothers and babies having difficulty with breastfeeding. Board certified lactation consultants available by appointment.

Prenatal breastfeeding classes offered monthly.

Breastfeeding supplies, including nursing bras and breast pumps available for purchase.

Hospital grade breast pump and baby scale rentals.

Free drop-in weight checks during open hours.

Moms groups available, and well as Beyond Breast introducing solids presentations. Call or visit website for details.

Additional workshops and classes offered periodically on parenting topics including soothing techniques, nutrition, returning to work, and fitness. Contact office for information.

Breastfeeding information center available on website, with extensive breastfeeding resources available free of charge.

Offers a childbirth education course to prepare parents for birth. Topics include labor, delivery, breathing, relaxing techniques, medications, epidurals and medical procedures. This course is also available on demand from home. Also offers a breastfeeding class and a Moms in Motion aquatic fitness class designed for prenatal women and includes gentle stretching, strengthening and cardiovascular exercise. 

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes,  subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

Offers breastfeeding help, information on lactation laws, and support. Visit the website for locations in Nebraska.

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes,  subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

Health education and training to participants, health and social service providers, and the community at large. Includes nutrition education, infant CPR, breastfeeding, and pregnancy education.

Courses related to maternal/child health, anger management, intimate partner violence, healthy relationships, money management, job readiness, and more.

Community meetings quarterly that address key issues that impact infant mortality.

Provides pregnancy services to those in need. Services include free pregnancy tests, pregnancy care consultations, pregnancy and birth resources, prenatal care, childbirth and breastfeeding education classes, and support groups.

Provides parent support and education. Also provides doula support and monthly parent-child interaction play groups.

Programming includes:

-- Personalized weekly/bi-weekly home visits

-- Prenatal develop and pregnancy education

-- Developmental, social-emotional, hearing, and vision screenings

-- Resource and referral connections

-- Child and parent activities

-- Age-appropriate developmental activities

-- Family centered events

-- Parent lending library

-- New baby welcome gift

-- Home safety materials

-- Breastfeeding support with lactation consultants

Doula Support:

-- Personalized weekly home visits

-- Assistance with the creation of a "birth plan"

-- Support in preparing for labor

-- Education on childbirth and the postpartum period

-- Continuous support during labor and birth

Parent-Child Interaction Play Groups:

-- Participation in activities and story times that promote child development

-- Meet and interact with other parents

-- Create make-it and take-it activities

Provides enhanced services to pregnant and post-partum women, health education services such as the importance of continued prenatal care, prenatal and postpartum nutrition education services, normal changes during pregnancy, self-care during pregnancy, and warning signs to report to a doctor. Can also provide information on labor and delivery, the normal process of labor, signs of labor, coping skills, danger signs, referrals to child birth classes, and breastfeeding information and support!

Presumptive eligibility for Medicaid can be processed by staff at New Opportunities, Inc. Presumptive eligibility is temporary Title 19 insurance for pregnant women while it is being determined if eligible for Medicaid services.

Services include:

- Free meetings led by volunteer Leaders who are experienced with breastfeeding and are accredited by La Leche League International.

- Support between meetings for breastfeeding challenges, such as positioning and latch, being sure the baby is getting enough milk, soreness, pumping and milk storage, etc.

- Teaches parents about the ages and stages of breastfeeding.

- Creates a community of support by bringing breastfeeding families together.

Offers free group-education parenting skills classes,  subjects such as Wellness, managing or prevent diabetes, heart disease, or obesity.

Positive Parenting, focusing on discipline, temperament and development, and sibling rivalry.

Prenatal care, preparing for birth and questions and answers about breast feeding. Expectant moms are encouraged to bring support person.

Community education including a complete listing of Bryan Medical Center educational programs for the community, and special education events.

Ongoing programs include Breastfeeding Basics, a class for expectant couples planning to breastfeed their baby; Essentials of Childbirth; Infant Massage, which teaches parents techniques to help a baby relax, sleep better and relieve gas and symptoms of colic; and Super Siblings, a class for brothers/sisters preparing them for a new baby in the family.

Offers support and education groups that cover the advantages of breastfeeding, how to breastfeed, starting solids, childbirth, and weaning. Groups meet monthly, and meetings last about 90 minutes. Accredited leaders also provide breastfeeding information by phone.

Meeting Information:

- Day meeting - Held the second Tuesday of each month at 10 am, at St. John's United Methodist Church (109 West 14th Street, Davenport, in the upstairs children's room).

- Night meeting - Held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7 pm, at UnityPoint Hospital, Bettendorf (Room 2224); dads are welcome at this meeting.