This editorial series, Stork Stories, is brought to you by Des Moines Moms Blog and MercyOne. All 8 original articles from the Stork Stories series can be found here.
Even before I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to have a natural childbirth.
I...
My oldest son's birthday is coming up and I'm feeling sentimental about his birth. It was 15 years ago and I've forgotten many of the details from the day we first met. It was a very long labor over Christmas...
We were so blessed to have Nikki from A Kneaded Escape at our New Moms Event in October! Many moms got to take advantage of a much-needed massage during the event, and we're so thankful to Nikki for providing a...
This post is part of an editorial series, Birth Stories, is brought to you by UnityPoint Health and Des Moines Mom. All 5 original articles from the Birth Stories series can be found here.
Saturday night August 12 is an...
My first pregnancy was easy. I had no clue what morning sickness felt like. All was going perfectly as any new mama hopes for. For 10 years we had been planning to have a large family. Our dreams were just beginning.
Until I went...
I want to thank Des Moines Moms Blog for the opportunity to share my story for Infertility Awareness Week. It feels like just a short time ago that I had no use for the word infertility. Then it consumed...
As I write this post I am almost nine months pregnant with my fourth child. You can tell by looking at me. People tell me I’ve popped. People tell me I’m glowing. People don’t tell me so, thankfully, but...
August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week, and the theme for 2015 is Breastfeeding and Work: Let's Make It Work!
There is only one time a year when I am willingly ready to resemble a cow. And you can bet there's...
With this being my fifth pregnancy (surprise for those who don't know yet!), I know a thing or two about proper attire while pregnant. Because we have a large age gap between our kids, I had to build my...
The ideal birthing experience is highly variable. While one woman may want only her partner in the labor room with classical music in the background, and no pain medication, the next woman will want her entire family with her...
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Things to do in Des Moines in May 2024
May is the kick-off to our favorite festivals and farmers markets. Cinco de Mayo, BaconFest, CelebrAsian, Tulip Time, and Downtown Farmers Market are all...
