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Offers an evidence-based campaign that teaches expectant parents about the importance of tracking fetal movements. The goal is to make kick counting a common practice in the third trimester by reaching as many providers and expectant parents as possible. There is a free app available in multiple languages which records how long it takes your baby to get to 10 movements, tracks changes over time, and reminds you to count every day.

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Childbirth Education
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups

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.

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Breast Pumps
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Support group and video seminar for those who need help to heal from the hurt of divorce. Class sessions are usually held twice yearly and starting dates vary from year to year.

Provides a 24-hour crisis line for Latina victims (men, women, children) of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Individual counseling, support groups, court advocacy, safety planning, community groups, referrals and domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy training.

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Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Abuse Counseling
Legal Counseling
Parent Support Groups
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Domestic Violence Hotlines
Divorce Care support group.

Offers small parent-child groups designed for families with children, birth to 3 years, to share parenting questions and concerns, to celebrate their babies' achievements, and to have fun with books, toys, songs, and fingerplays. These take place in a variety of community sites.

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.

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Prenatal Care
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Childbirth Education
Pregnancy Testing
Pregnancy Counseling

Aims to provide encouragement, hope, and healing to those facing challenging circumstances and would like direction.

Offers different support groups for a variety of topics, including:

- Depression and anxiety (Bright Hope and Stronger)

- Single motherhood (Embrace Grace)

- Divorce (Divorce Care)

- Grief and loss (Grief Share and Oasis)

- Sexual abuse and assault (Restored)

- Pornography and sexual addiction (Compass and L.I.F.E.)

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Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
General Addictions/Substance Use Disorder Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Separation/Divorce Support Groups
Offers support groups to women who are having trouble with infertility. Meetings are held monthly at the Marion Public Library in Marion, IA.

Educates and equips parents and children with necessary tools for healthy relationships. Services are administered through parent coaching and mentoring, parent support groups, support groups for parents with children with disabilities, camp experiences for children, connection to community resources and emotional and financial (when available) support.

Provides fellowship and support to members, and information about the joys and challenges of raising twins, triplets and more in Des Moines and the surrounding area.

Provides support, friendship and connections with other families who are raising multiples.

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Parent Support Groups
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups

Provides help to parents of young children through regular in-home visits and groups, the services provide parents with the education and skill building they need to raise children in a happy and healthy home.

Offers parent education to increase knowledge on child growth and development, reduce isolation and connect parents with community resources. Programming is offered individually or group-based and at no cost to participants.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Provides a broad range of perinatal services for pregnant and parenting young individuals through the age of 24. Young Moms includes Pregnancy & Childbirth group, Parenting & Life Skills group, Better Beginnings Doula program, higher education resources, and individual support.

Accepts donations of new or gently used clothing.

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Parenting Skills Classes
Parent Support Groups
Women's Centers
General Clothing Donation Programs
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Provides fathers with individual and group counseling to address parenting issues such as adjusting to fatherhood, handling environmental stress (family, work, neighborhood), anger management, coping with grief and loss, and regulating emotion.

Offers a variety of activities including Wednesday Dinner at 5:30 pm at Mother To Mother, Thursday Playdate at 4:30 pm at Mother To Mother, and Friday Coffee with the Coordinator at 10:30 am. Mothers must bring a child along to attend these activities.

Strives to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through adult, celebrating the joys of motherhood and encouraging each other through the challenges.

A devotion and prayer is offered at each meeting. Meetings consist of speakers, crafts, and games but primarily focus on fellowship. Childcare is available but mothers are welcome to bring their children into the meeting if they prefer.

A voluntary home visiting program that helps new and expectant parents strengthen their family's functioning and reduce their risk for child abuse and/or neglect. The program provides guidance about child development, child safety, and good parenting skills while providing support to the family.

Doula services are also available. This includes prenatal information and support, labor coaching, breastfeeding, postpartum depression support, and assistance in the early weeks after childbirth

Prenatal support groups are also available.

Nine week DVD series offered to blended families.
Provides health education, care coordination, and direct services such as social work and dental services, to eligible pregnant women.

For Union County residents - can reach out to the Union County Matura Community Action Agency Office, (641) 782-8431.

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Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Well Baby Care
Expectant/New Parent Assistance

Community support for moms of children birth through grade school.

Concerned with the natural function of breast feeding of infants. Counseling and information available and regular group meetings held. LLL is an international, non profit, non sectarian organization dedicated to helping women who want to breast feed. Pamphlets available on request.

Iowa Contacts and Meetings: www.lllusa.org/la-leche-league-of-iowa/

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Offers a birth center in the Waterloo Medical Center location. Provides pregnant women a team of OB/GYN, midwives and nurses to help through the pregnancy and birth process. Also offers a variety of classes and support groups for parents and families including prenatal, childbirth, breastfeeding, Lamaze and baby basics.

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Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Childbirth Education
Prenatal Care
Welcomes pregnant and/or parenting adolescents (age 19 and younger) and their support persons (partner, family member etc.) to a weekly informative and supportive meeting incorporating topics such as maternal health, parenting and emotional well-being. Provides transportation and childcare services as well as a free meal for participants and their children each week.

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Parent Support Groups
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Offers support groups via Zoom meetings to women who are having trouble with infertility. Meetings are held biweekly. Support groups are free of charge and last 60 minutes. Zoom link emailed the day of meeting. Participants can join at any time, with or without audio/video.