Pregnancy + Postpartum

Today's post is sponsored by the Central Iowa Doula Association. We are honored to have such an amazing group of women in our community!These ladies have a heart for our community and we can't wait for you to learn...

This sponsored post is brought to you courtesy of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines. We surround you with care to help you get healthy and stay healthy. Pregnancy is an exciting time! Many expecting parents spend the nine months of pregnancy reading...

On  August 1, 2009 a 7lb 6oz baby boy made his grand entrance into this world, surprising his parents by arriving 2 weeks early. His birth and delivery was uneventful and much easier than his first time mother expected....

Of all topics about parenting, I was surprised that exclusive pumping gets the most blank stares or strongest reactions from fellow mothers. Exclusive pumping is breastfeeding without nursing. I only express my milk and don’t nurse. I explain it to...

I love talking about baby names! Naming our daughter was stressful, but also fun. We're spiritual people, and many people thought our daughter's name would be biblical and full of meaning. Well, we basically went the exact opposite of that. Her...

Pregnancy and birthing classes: What you and your partner can learn Having a baby and not sure where to start? Consider Mercy's educational classes! All of the classes are personalized, interactive, and taught by certified childbirth educators. Their comprehensive curriculum is designed so you...

As an engineer, I love numbers and step-by-step instructions. The life I expected to live was going to take effort, but I could predict the next step. Step 1: Work hard in high school, get as many scholarships as possible,...

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including postpartum depression are common.  UnityPoint Health helps us to recognize them and when to get help. What You Won’t Expect When You’re Expecting I became a mom for the first time almost 13 years ago....

Des Moines Moms Blog is thrilled to be releasing the 2016 Pregnancy & Postpartum Guide. The goal of the guide is to be a one-stop resource for moms trying to conceive, currently pregnant, or recently given birth. This is...