New Mom Support Groups in Des Moines, IA
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by Katie
3w ago
I remember feeling so isolated after the birth of my first son. I was a fifth-grade teacher who was used to being surrounded by lots of people every day. My son was born in December and we rarely left home. It was just me, him, and the Today Show. I was so lonely! Last fall, [...] The post New Mom Support Groups in Des Moines, IA appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Postpartum Doulas, Night Nannies, and Finding a Nanny
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by Katie
4M ago
After the birth of my first son, I started interviewing in-home daycare providers. I'll never forget the awful feeling I had after we finally decided on a place for my son--only to find out she had booked the spot a few hours earlier. I was crushed! We ended up sharing a nanny with my best [...] The post Postpartum Doulas, Night Nannies, and Finding a Nanny appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Our Favorite Baby Products
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
4M ago
Between baby showers and upcoming holidays, we thought we would put together a list of our favorite baby products we use--and love-- with newborns. You can consider us experts as we support A LOT of newborns each year! Please note, many of these links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero [...] The post Our Favorite Baby Products appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Our Favorite Baby Products
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
5M ago
Between baby showers and upcoming holidays, we thought we would put together a list of our favorite baby products we use--and love-- with newborns. You can consider us experts as we support A LOT of newborns each year! Please note, many of these links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero [...] The post Our Favorite Baby Products appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Do We Really Need a Doula? The Difference Between Partner Support and Doula Support
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
1y ago
I remember being pregnant with my first son and the discussion about doulas came up. This was many years ago and I think Des Moines had two doulas at that time. I wasn't sure if we needed one in addition to our amazing midwife so we decided not to pursue it. To this day, it's [...] The post Do We Really Need a Doula? The Difference Between Partner Support and Doula Support appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Differences Between Doula Support and Nurse Support
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
1y ago
Doula support and nurse support are both important forms of support during pregnancy and childbirth, but they differ in their roles and responsibilities. Doula support focuses on emotional and physical comfort, while nurse support focuses on medical care and monitoring. In my opinion, having both a great nurse and a great doula makes for a [...] The post Differences Between Doula Support and Nurse Support appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Shop Local for Baby!
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
1y ago
One of my favorite things to do in Des Moines is shop local boutiques and gift stores. I thought I would share my favorite local places I go for baby gifts! I am sure there are more than what I'm sharing here, so be sure to leave your favorites in the comments section too. One [...] The post Shop Local for Baby! appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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How Much Postpartum Doula Support Will We Need? A Guide for Expecting Families
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
1y ago
Many new families in Iowa realize that bringing a new baby--or babies-- home can be overwhelming and are looking for some professional help. We've put together some information to help you decide what type of support and how much help you may need. Katie Nyberg and our team of Iowa Baby Ladies are always happy [...] The post How Much Postpartum Doula Support Will We Need? A Guide for Expecting Families appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Des Moines NICU Resources and Support
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by Katie
1y ago
Is a NICU stay for your baby/babies in your future? Have you found your new baby unexpectedly spending time in a Des Moines area NICU? If so, The Iowa Baby Ladies team would love to share some resources with you. Holding Tiny Hands Holding Tiny Hands is a group started right here in central Iowa [...] The post Des Moines NICU Resources and Support appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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Postpartum Support: Grandmas and Postpartum Doulas
The Iowa Baby Lady
by Katie
1y ago
Does it matter if your Postpartum Support comes from someone like baby's grandmas or postpartum doula? Our short answer is possibly. Support for a new family comes in many different styles and formats, and as postpartum doulas, we're always thrilled to be a part of the new baby team, especially when grandma is a part [...] The post Postpartum Support: Grandmas and Postpartum Doulas appeared first on The Iowa Baby Lady ..read more
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