ISU Extension is hosting a Healthy Baby Shower on December 10th at 7pm via Zoom! At this event you will learn about pregnancy nutrition, development, connect with others, and receive a “Healthy Baby Backpack”. Registration is due by December 8th by either phone, text, email, or using the QR code on the flyer. Contact Cassie at odlandc@iastate.edu or 515-414-9865. https://iastate.edu/LX6IKI
Are you a dad local to the Des Moines area? There is a free Dads Focus Group that is meeting on Tuesday, October 21st from 5-7pm at 1111 University Ave, Des Moines in Conference Room A & B. Here you will connect with other dads, share your experiences, worries, learn coping methods and more!
Are you an expecting parent or family with a newborn? Join in the annual community baby shower on Friday, October 17th from 4-6pm at the Charles E Lakin Campus at 715 N 16th Street, Council Bluffs. There will be free health screenings, community resources, free baby gear and essentials, and raffle drawings! Registration is needed by October 10th – register by contacting Alex at 712-256-2059 ext 103.
Lutheran Services of Iowa hosts a group to help pregnant women and new moms improve their emotional wellbeing and support them! They will be hosting 2 six week sessions on Tuesdays at 1pm. Session 1 runs October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11. Session 2 runs December 2, 9, 16, 23, and January 6, 13. Visit QR on flyer to register.
Lutheran Services of Iowa hosts a group to help pregnant women and new moms improve their emotional wellbeing and support them! They will be hosting 2 six week sessions on Tuesdays at 1pm. Session 1 runs October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11. Session 2 runs December 2, 9, 16, 23, and January 6, 13. Visit QR on flyer to register.
Baby’s 1st Year Milestones Virtual Class
October 23rd
1:00pm
“ What to expect the first year, tips on encouraging baby’s development, and appropriate activities for each month”
Visit the QR on the flyer to register!
Car Seat 101 Virtual Class
October 16th
1:00pm
“An overview of car seats from newborns to children ready for seatbelts with an emphasis on the newborn period. Taught by a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST)”
Visit the QR on the flyer to register!
Newborn Care Virtual Class
October 9th
8:00pm
“Everything you need to know about the fourth trimester with your baby from the first few hours through the first months at home”
Visit the QR on the flyer to register!
Breastfeeding Basics Virtual Class
October 2nd
1:00pm
“Start breastfeeding off right by starting a plan now. Taught by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant”
Visit the link on the flyer to register!
