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.
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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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.
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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 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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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.)
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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Accepts donations of new or gently used clothing.
Accepts donations of new or gently used clothing.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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For Union County residents - can reach out to the Union County Matura Community Action Agency Office, (641) 782-8431.
For Union County residents - can reach out to the Union County Matura Community Action Agency Office, (641) 782-8431.
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Community support for moms of children birth through grade school.
Community support for moms of children birth through grade school.
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Iowa Contacts and Meetings: www.lllusa.org/la-leche-league-of-iowa/
Iowa Contacts and Meetings: www.lllusa.org/la-leche-league-of-iowa/
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