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Offers prenatal and mom support groups.

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Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Home Based Parenting Education

Hospital specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care, Dialysis, Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiology, General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pulmonary, and Emergency and Trauma Center.

Birth Center offers educational classes to help prepare the mother for childbirth, as well as courses for the entire family (from siblings to grandparents). Classes include: Childbirth Preparation, Refresher Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding Basics, Baby Basics, Grandparenting Update: Linking the Generations, Birth Center Tours, Infant Massage, Car Seat Safety, Big Brother/Big Sister Class, and more.

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Childbirth Education
Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Offers a 8-week program offered to fathers and mothers, the women have a female facilitator. There is also an opportunity to enter into a co-parenting environment where a male and female instructor co-facilitate a co-parenting group. Includes sessions on health, child development, housing, financial stability, substance abuse, racism, and the importance of being involved in your child's life physically, emotionally, and financially.

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Parenting Materials
Parent Support Groups
Parent/Child Activity Groups
Parent Rights Classes
Support group and video seminar for those who need help to heal from the hurt of divorce. Class sessions are usually held twice yearly and starting dates vary from year to year.

Offers a nursery service for any family in the community with a child, or children who are in need of temporary child care during a crisis, emergency, or stressful situation.

Family enhancement support services are also offered, including parent support groups, case management services, and home visiting.

Encourages, educates, and helps new moms improve their care skills. Provides socialization for moms and infants.

Provides help to parents of young children through regular in-home visits and groups, the services provide parents with the education and skill building they need to raise children in a happy and healthy home.

Strives to meet the needs of every mom with children from birth through adult, celebrating the joys of motherhood and encouraging each other through the challenges.

A devotion and prayer is offered at each meeting. Meetings consist of speakers, crafts, and games but primarily focus on fellowship. Childcare is available but mothers are welcome to bring their children into the meeting if they prefer.

Provides fellowship and support to members, and information about the joys and challenges of raising twins, triplets and more in Des Moines and the surrounding area.

Provides support, friendship and connections with other families who are raising multiples.

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Parent Support Groups
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups

Breastfeeding support center offering individual consultations for mothers and babies having difficulty with breastfeeding. Board certified lactation consultants available by appointment.

Prenatal breastfeeding classes offered monthly.

Breastfeeding supplies, including nursing bras and breast pumps available for purchase.

Hospital grade breast pump and baby scale rentals.

Free drop-in weight checks during open hours.

Moms groups available, and well as Beyond Breast introducing solids presentations. Call or visit website for details.

Additional workshops and classes offered periodically on parenting topics including soothing techniques, nutrition, returning to work, and fitness. Contact office for information.

Breastfeeding information center available on website, with extensive breastfeeding resources available free of charge.

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Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Breast Pumps
Young Families Incentive Program for parents of young children. Parents earn points by participating in healthy, educational activities that will assist their children in a stronger future. Points are then used to 'purchase' needed infant and toddler items.

Nurturing Parenting Program classes emphasize the importance of raising children in a warm, trusting and caring household.

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Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Parent Support Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Provides a broad range of perinatal services for pregnant and parenting young individuals through the age of 24. Young Moms includes Pregnancy & Childbirth group, Parenting & Life Skills group, Better Beginnings Doula program, higher education resources, and individual support.

Accepts donations of new or gently used clothing.

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Parent Support Groups
General Clothing Donation Programs
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Women's Centers
Parenting Skills Classes
Provides peer support services to parents of children with mental or behavioral challenges, as well as peer support to parents who themselves are struggling with their own mental or behavioral health challenges. We offer Wellness Cafe Youth Support groups, as well as Transitional Age Youth Peer Support services. Parent Wellness Support Groups are also available.

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General Mental Health Support Groups
Parent Support Groups

Offers single parents the opportunity to bring their child(ren) to a safe, fun, and developmentally-appropriate program led by caring adults. This allows single parents to enjoy several hours of uninterrupted time (support) for running errands, studying, or simply having some alone time.

Educates and equips parents and children with necessary tools for healthy relationships. Services are administered through parent coaching and mentoring, parent support groups, support groups for parents with children with disabilities, camp experiences for children, connection to community resources and emotional and financial (when available) support.

Provides mental health services and assessments to children, teens, adults and seniors. Services include counseling, psychiatric services, family-based treatment for eating disorders, support groups for parents and single mothers, wilderness challenge program for teens, community seminars on mental health and family-related topics.

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Eating Disorders Treatment
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Wilderness Therapy Programs
Geriatric Counseling
General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups
Mental Health Information/Education
Offers mental health counseling from a faith-based perspective to individuals, couples, and families including children as young as 4 years of age.

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Marriage and Relationships Support Groups
General Mental Health Support Groups
General Counseling Services
Parent Support Groups
Provides a place for young fathers to meet with other dads. The program is designed to improve opportunities for life long involvement of fathers with their children, and provide a comfortable place for dads to ask questions and learn about parenting. Topics focus on job training and employment, relationships, and legal issues. Provides a weekly meeting with a meal, on-site-childcare and transportation.

Provides a 24-hour crisis line for Latina victims (men, women, children) of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Individual counseling, support groups, court advocacy, safety planning, community groups, referrals and domestic violence and sexual assault advocacy training.

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Domestic Violence Hotlines
Abuse Counseling
Parent Support Groups
Domestic Violence Intervention Programs
Domestic Violence Support Groups
Legal Counseling
Support group led by a certified breastfeeding consultant or certified lactation consultant. Provides education, answers, and reassurance to new mothers; babies welcome.

Support group also offered at Jennie Edmundson Hospital, 933 East Pierce St, Council Bluffs. Visit www.bestcare.org/calendar for details.

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Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Breastfeeding Support Programs
A voluntary program for prenatal families and families of children from birth to 5 years. This program is based on the belief that parents are their child's first and most influential teachers. Personal home visits to help parents know what to expect as child grows. Activities to help with child's development. Regular developmental and health screens. Referral network for additional services.

GROUP MEETINGS based on interest and concern are held monthly.

LENDING LIBRARY with toys and books available for participants.

FAMILY CABINET uses a point system used to earn diapers, formula, and other baby supplies.

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Early Childhood Education
Home Based Parenting Education
Diapers
Parenting Materials
Formula/Baby Food
Parent Support Groups

Breastfeeding support center offering individual consultations for mothers and babies having difficulty with breastfeeding. Board certified lactation consultants available by appointment.

Prenatal breastfeeding classes offered monthly.

Breastfeeding supplies, including nursing bras and breast pumps available for purchase.

Hospital grade breast pump and baby scale rentals.

Free drop-in weight checks during open hours.

Moms groups available, and well as Beyond Breast introducing solids presentations. Call or visit website for details.

Additional workshops and classes offered periodically on parenting topics including soothing techniques, nutrition, returning to work, and fitness. Contact office for information.

Breastfeeding information center available on website, with extensive breastfeeding resources available free of charge.

Categories

Breastfeeding Support Programs
Pregnancy/Childbirth Support Groups
Breast Pumps
Offers the Baby Bucks program, and one-on-one mentoring with a male mentor.

Provides help to parents of young children through regular in-home visits and groups, the services provide parents with the education and skill building they need to raise children in a happy and healthy home.

Offers support groups to women who are having trouble with infertility. Meetings are held monthly at the Marion Public Library in Marion, IA.