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Local Resources & Referrals for Central Iowa:




Central Iowa Midwives, Family Practitioners & OBGYNs (both in and out of hospital):

Unity Point Midwives (Delivering at Lutheran Hospital):
http://www.iowahealth.org/midwife-services.aspx , 515-309-6011

Mary Greeley Midwives (Delivering in Ames at Mary Greeley Hospital): I LOVE THESE LADIES!
515-239-4414 https://www.mcfarlandclinic.com/specialties/obstetrics-and-gynecology/midwifery-services/
(This website is a new interactive resource and includes their incredibly low statistics for interventions and C-sections!)

Midwife and Doula Services, Dana Ericson (Out of hospital deliveries): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
http://www.midwifeanddoula.com/ , (515) 229-1990

Healing Passages Birth Center/Willowsong Midwifery Care, (Out of hospital deliveries & Birth Center Births): HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Cosette Boone - 515-266-6712
http://healingpassages.org/ 

Broadlawns Hospital Midwives, Kari Ward, Jessica Bottenfield & Rebecca Caju:

Mercy Hospital Midwives: (515) 243-2888. (Deliver at Mercy Downtown Hospital)

Lacy Lundgren: Home Birth Midwife - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Family Practitioner, Dr. McKernan of the Vitae Clinic - Delivers at Mercy West

The Perinatal Center of Iowa Mercy Hospital - (Specializing in high risk patients, but may take low risk clients) Dr. Mandsanger, Dr. Cardwell, & Dr. Conklin HIGHLY RECOMMEND! 
http://www.mercydesmoines.org/Portals/0/media/documents/women%26infants/perinatal-center-of-iowa-provider-flier.pdf 


Nutrition Counseling:

Food 4 Thought, Melanie Schmidt, Certified Health Coach
Would you benefit from a personal health consultation with a certified health coach? Click Here to Learn More about Food 4 Thought Prenatal Health Consultations! 
www.Food4thoughtdm.com
For recipes and daily health info, join Melanie on Facebook!
Providing Individualized Health Coaching, Group Health/Nutrition Classes, Juice Plus+ Whole Food Nutrition, and Group Coaching


Homebirth Baby Book! (Made by a friend of mine, Amanda Fust!)

http://www.homebirthbabybook.com/ 


Prenatal Massage:

Maggie McGinnis
515-661-4166 or 515-314-1403
ImaginePeaceMassage@gmail.com  
www.ImaginePeaceMassage.com   

Melodie Proffit Polansky LMT, Specializing in Prenatal/Postnatal & Infant Massage, Acupressure, Reflexology, Deep Tissue and Therapeutic Massage. Located at the Family Tree Yoga and Massage Studio (*Former Student!) - 515-707-1848, Melodie@thefamilytreedm.com, www.thefamilytreedm.com 

Meditation & Life Coach:

Jules Green, Ankeny IA - 917-623-9286, The Meditation House Center for Well Being www.themeditationhouse.com 

Prenatal/Postnatal Exercise and Fitness:

Melissa Schnurr, Held in Ankeny. Inquire for location: 
For less than $17/class ($100 for the series due at the first class), moms are empowered, supported, and guided through yoga poses to maintain strength and flexibility throughout pregnancy and prepare for birth. E-mail Roots Prenatal Yoga Certified Teacher and Doula, Melissa Schnurr, at doulamel13@gmail.com to inquire or register.  *REGISTRANTS GET 50% OFF POWERFUL MAMAS ONLINE BIRTH COURSE!

Des Moines: The Family Tree: http://www.thefamilytreedm.com/ 

Ames Yoga Center: http://www.amesyoga.com/ 
Contact Information Ruthann at rahadish@amesyoga.com, or (515) 291-YOGA

Erica Ziel, Knocked Up Fitness: Erica@CoreAthletica.com 
562-480-6217
Knocked-UpFitness.com 
Instagram.com/knockeupfitness
Facebook.com/knockedupfitness

Cesarean Support & Recovery:

ICAN of Central Iowa (International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc- Promoting normal birth, VBACs, and offering support to women that had ceasrean births):
http://www.icaniowa.com/index.html 

Physical Therapy for Prenatal, Postpartum & Beyond:

Des Moines Metro: 
Libby Trausch of Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!)
2014 Beaver Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50310
515.954.7606
www.breathedsm.com 

Ames:
Katie Albrecht, PT, MPT, Outpatient Rehab & Wellness
albrechtk@mgmc.com, 515.239.6898

Chiropractors & Acupuncturists:

Dr. Jennifer Knobbe of Natural Health and Wellness, 2525 N Ankeny Blvd.  ste 111 515-964-5404 (Jennifer is a former student!  She specializes in pregnancy, birth, and newborn/babies. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!)

Drs. Alexandria & Lucas Ballenger of Ballenger Chiropractic & Acupuncture (Alex & Lucas are former students!  Alex specializes in pregnancy, birth, and newborn/babies. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!)
http://www.ballengerchiro.com/ Phone: 515.271.5000


Circumcision Information:

The WHOLE Network - "We provide accurate information about circumcision and the foreskin to both medical professionals and laypersons."


Pediatricians:

Dr. Edward A. Steinmann, DO - Steinmann Family Health Clinic, PC, Des Moines, 515-243-2888

Dr. Jaya R. Bilgi, MD - Bilgi Clinci, Ankeny, 515-964-7117

Dr. Eric A. Anderson, MD & Dr. Schute - Mercy North Pediatric Clinic, Ankeny, 515-643-9000

Babywearing Support Group & Lending Library:

Join the Babywearing International of Central Iowa Facebook Page!


Breastfeeding:

La Leche League in Iowa: (Breastfeeding Support)
http://www.lllusa.org/web/Iowa.html  (Iowa Site)
http://www.llli.org/   (International Site)
http://www.lllusa.org/web/DesMoinesIA.html (Des Moines Site)   
http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=la+leche+league+of+des+moines&init=quick&tas=0.2838572424845285#!/groups/118446341525125/ (Local Facebook Page)

Mother's Milk Bank of Iowa (Milk Donation):
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/uichildrenshospital/milkbank/donors.html 

*Basking Babies for In-Home or Phone Lactation Consultations*: 
(I have worked with Angela on multiple occasions and can attest to her extensive knowledge and abilities!)
Angela Swieter, RN, BSN, IBCLE, ICD, ICPE, ICPD: http://www.baskingbabies.weebly.com; lactationlady@live.com, (515.210.1868). Follow Basking Babies on Facebook to hear about the latest offerings!!!

LeeAnn Albright RN, IBCLC, RLC -  515-865-5361, http://www.naturesbestlactation.com:
LeeAnn's Bio: http://healingpassages.org/leeann-albright-rn-ibclc/ - This website has a calendar that lets the community know about free events at Willowsong's village learning centre. Char Wade & LeeAnn facilitate a weekly Motherbaby café- every Wednesday (9-11) at the Willowsong birth center/village learning centre, and Char Wade of Willowsong continues to do the Thursday Motherbaby café (1-4p). Motherbaby café is open and free to the all moms in the community! LeeAnn also has a monthly free support group at the Livewell Clinic in Beaverdale, the second Tuesday of every month (6-7p). Livewell is Dr. Tammy Watkin's chiropractic office (she specializes in prenatal and newborns).

Christine Hinshaw, R.N. IBCLC, Skiff Medical Center, Newton, IA:
641.791.4817, chinshaw@skiffmed.com

Postpartum Doulas:

Katie Nyberg of The Iowa Baby Lady - Check Facebook!


Coping with Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Infant Loss:

Excellent Read: "When Hello Means Goodbye"
Mommies with Hope Support Group: http://www.mommieswithhope.blogspot.com/ 
Video About Mommies with Hope:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pOaCGKx-_c&sns=fb 


Counseling Resources:

- Postpartum Support International  www.postpartum.net

- The Pregnancy & Postpartum Anxiety Workbook on amazon.com

- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guild to the Secret Fears of New Mothers by Karen Kleiman
 
Heartland Christian Counseling 515-331-0303 6200 Aurora Ave Set 401E, Urbandale , IA  


Jade Speilman, LMHC, PMH-C in Ankeny.  515-446-9761

Family Legacy Counseling- 515-727-1338, Locations in Waukee & Johnson  

Firm Foundations Counseling Center - Ames (515)233-8441 

Genesis Counseling- West Des Moines
Dr. Darlene M. Turner
801 1st St, Suite 10
West Des Moines, Is 50265
Phone: 515-274-1313
www.ChristianCounselingC.com 

Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services - Urbandale - FREE PPD SUPPORT GROUPS AVAILABLE!
Jill Thomas, LISW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
6200 Aurora Avenue
Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone: 515.331.0303
Fax: 515.331.9086
jill.thomas@pinerest.org

American Association of Christian Counselors

National Association for Nouthetic Counselors


AMANDA HARDY, PHD, MA, LMHC, Doula, ICCE - In-Person, In-Home, or Web-Based Counseling Services from a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor and an experienced childbirth professional.
 
"Did you have a difficult pregnancy or birth journey? Are you having a difficult time adjusting to life with your newborn? Do you think you might need to talk to somebody about these feelings, but don’t know when you’ll be able to make that happen? I’ll come to you!
 
As a doula, childbirth educator, and mother I understand how difficult it can be in those early weeks and months to get out of the house to get to an appointment. Despite this, sometimes seeing someone to process what you’re experiencing is still necessary. Having been a doula for several years now, I’ve seen it all. I’m not uncomfortable with your messy home or the fact that you’ll be in your yoga pants, likely covered by baby spit-up and dried breast milk. I get it – in fact, I expect it.
 
I have a Master's degree from Monmouth University in Psychological Counseling and am licensed as a mental health counselor (LMHC). I started working in the mental health field in 2005, but took some leave to re-enter graduate school in 2009. I earned my doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies in 2011. My work focuses on child development, parent-child relationships, and childbirth topics. I was certified as a birth doula(DONA, Intl.) in 2008 and a childbirth educator in 2010 (ICEA). I have worked with several national and international birth and human rights advocacy organizations over the years promoting improvement to our maternity care systems.
 
Fees:
I am in the process of applying to be in-network as a provider with several Iowa insurances; however, at present I am not able to directly bill insurance nor can I guarantee payment from insurance.  This means that clients will have to pay out-of-pocket and submit to insurance themselves.  I charge $75 per hour. 
 
Making an appointment:
You can find out more about me or make an appointment by visiting hardy.breakthrough.com.  I can also be reached at 515-218-9182 or DrAmandaHardy@gmail.com."

Books/Podcasts/Apps for any mom:

Risen Motherhood by Emily Jensen & Laura Wifler (also podcast!)
Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5 Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms
“Daily Grace” and “Encounter” Podcast
“Abide” and “Centering Prayer” apps

Cloth diapering:

www.desmoinesdiaperservice.com 
www.wallypop.net 

A website for comparison purposes: 
http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/cloth-diaper-finder/ 


Essential Oils for Pregnancy, Labor, & Mothering: 

DoTERRA Consultant - Laura Barlow
www.mydoterra.com/laurabarlow 
4doterrahealth@gmail.com 
Laura hosts many free classes on how to use essential oils for wellness.  Contact her for more details!

A Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils
http://www.thecandidadiet.com/beginners-guide-essential-oils/ 

Baby Sign Language:

Certified Instructor with My Smart Hands - Des Moines 
Melissa Wardell
515-577-5743
www.mysmarthandsdesmoines.com
www.facebook.com/babysignlanguage
 
Certified Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant:

Randi Forschler
Founder, President
​Tiny Onezzz Consulting, LLC
http://www.tinyonezzz.com​ 


Childcare Referral Resources:

Child Care Resource & Referral
offers two convenient options:
1. Call a Parent Referral Counselor:
(515) 246-3563
or (800) 722-7619 Ext. 3563
A trained, knowledgeable parent referral
counselor will ask you questions about your
child care needs and conduct a customized
search of our child care database to identify
child care options for your family.

2. Start your own search online.
www.iowaccrr.org
You can begin your own search for child care
at any time by going to the website and
clicking on “Finding for Quality Child Care.”
​
Please Note: A number of child care options will be
presented to you at no cost. These child care options are
referrals, not recommendations or suggestions.

Natural Living Resources:

Natural Living Des Moines - www.naturallivingdesmoines.com
Holistic Families of Des Moines Facebook Group
Kind and Crunchy Facebook Group

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