As a certified nurse midwife with MercyOne Des Moines Midwives, I frequently get questions from women about when to get a PAP smear. Ladies, don’t feel bad. It's easy to get confused (and honestly, so do most providers)!
Providers like...
Life is complicated. Whenever I come across something that may simplify my life, I am all for it.
Tell me I’m not the only one who is never ready for my monthly cycle. It seems like I was always buying...
We are delighted to be able to speak with Vicky Wieben about mental health tips for handling holiday stress.
The New Year is here which provides us all an opportunity for new beginnings and making positive changes for our families. Those detailed little lists of all of our resolutions are posted in visible locations reminding us of our...
How do you create a healthy lifestyle that lasts?
Good question, right? I think we can all agree that having a healthy lifestyle is our goal, but we often don’t know how to get there. We turn to the next...
Do you have everything ready for school to begin? Pencils, Paper, Lunch Box, Tissues, Dance Classes. Wait, what was that last one? Dance Classes?
That's right: Dance class is an essential for back-to-school. There is something for everyone at Grace Ballet and...
Choosing a pediatrician or family doctor is a big decision. We’ve compiled a list of Des Moines pediatricians and primary care physicians to help you.
This sponsored post is brought to you in collaboration with Mercy Des Moines.
Caring for your newborn shouldn’t be a pain in the neck.
There’s nothing quite like holding your newborn in your arms. During those first months with your baby, you do a lot of looking down and hunching your shoulders during...
Traditionally when people talk about concussions and sports, they immediately think of football. But other sports such as cheerleading, boys, and girls' soccer, and hockey also pose a moderate risk.
Kids can also get a concussion just from crashing their...
In + Around Des Moines
See Four New Shows at The Des Moines Playhouse
The 2024-25 Kate Goldman Family Series at The Playhouse includes shows adapted from classic and contemporary children’s literature. The season will delight audiences of...
