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Des Moines Mom is passionate about connecting Moms (and others) in Des Moines and central Iowa. We are your go-to source for finding fun activities, family resources, local events, and more!
New childbirth class options cater to parents’ (and grandparents’) needs
MercyOne Des Moines is highly known for personalized, interactive and comprehensive childbirth class options to help in planning for your baby’s arrival. They walk families through their options and give them tools they need...
STEAM in Early Childhood Education
Most of us would agree that our world needs more problem solvers, but how do we create them?
The answer is STEAM activities.
What are STEAM activities?
STEAM activities, which include science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, provide children with...
2019 Des Moines Moms Blog Reader Survey
As we close out 2019 and plan for the future of Des Moines Moms Blog, we want to find out more about you, our readers!
Our goal is to bring Des Moines moms the best...
5 Reasons to Visit a Doctor When You’re Perfectly Healthy
Once you become a mom, you’re much more concerned about the health of your children than yourself. And the sheer amount of check-ups and sick visits can wear on you. But don’t let that stop you from taking care of your health and scheduling your own doctor visit.
Tonic Sol-Fa Holiday at Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre
Looking for a fun date night to kick off your Christmas celebrations? Don't miss Tonic Sol-Fa's The Nights Before Christmas Tour, featuring the Emmy-winning quartet’s brand new holiday show. They will be at the Hoyt Sherman...
What You Need to Know About Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a common disorder of pregnancy affecting roughly 9 percent of all pregnancies.
What is Gestational Diabetes?
GDM develops due to hormones associated with pregnancy that make your body more resistant to the...
The Truth about Organic Food
As we head into the holiday season, we all become bombarded with food advertising. The truth is, shopping for your family and making healthy choices is getting harder and harder. Finding a trusted source...
Eat, Make, and Be Merry! Tuesday, November 19 with The Knotty Nail
We teamed up with The Knotty Nail for a fun holiday craft night!
Join us Tuesday November 19 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at The Knotty Nail's new location in Valley Junction, 232 5th...
Childbirth at MercyOne
This editorial series, Stork Stories, is brought to you by Des Moines Moms Blog and MercyOne. MercyOne provides world-class prenatal and postpartum care in Des Moines. All 8 original articles from the Stork Stories...
Postpartum Doula: The Iowa Baby Lady
This editorial series, Stork Stories, is brought to you by Des Moines Moms Blog and MercyOne. Our friends at The Iowa Baby Lady sponsored and this blog post for the Stork Stories editorial series...