Dads Focus Group

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!

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Community Baby Shower

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.

Community Baby Shower Poster

Mothers and Babies Groups

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.

Mothers and Babies Fall 2025 Flyer

Mothers and Babies Groups

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.

Mothers and Babies Fall 2025 Flyer

Baby’s 1st Year Milestones Virtual Class

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!

October 2025 Classes

Car Seat 101 Virtual Class

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!

October 2025 Classes

Newborn Care Virtual Class

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!

October 2025 Classes

Breastfeeding Basics Virtual Class

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!

October 2025 Classes

Sensory Spaces

https://www.wdmlibrary.org/event/sensory-spaces-108145