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Uncategorized · April 28, 2022

Midwife Options in Des Moines and Central Iowa

Did you know that the US is one of the only countries where midwives aren’t the primary care providers for…

Mother Self Care · April 20, 2022

Prenatal Licensed Massage Therapists in Des Moines, IA

One of my favorite self-care practices during my pregnancies was getting prenatal massages as often as I could. I was…

Extended Family, Family · April 12, 2022

Newborns and Your Family Dog

During my first pregnancy, we (my husband) decided to get a new dog. He was supposed to be a sweet,…

Birth, Birth Doula, Doula, Home Birth, Hospital Birth, Hospital Birth · November 11, 2021

5 Reasons to Hire a Doula in Des Moines, Iowa

This is an interesting time to be giving birth in Des Moines, IA (or really anywhere!). As a doula that…

Uncategorized · February 10, 2021

TENS Unit for Pain Relief in Labor

TENS = Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation I recently took a training on using a TENS Unit in labor as a non-medicinal pain…

Katie Nyberg, CLD, CPD, CLE

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theiowababylady

Mar 31

Join us for an event this week!

If you're expecting, join us in person or online for our Cesarean Birth session of Birth 2 Be Community (registration required)
If you're a new mom, join us on Friday for Social Hour (registration not required)

www.theiowababylady.com

Join us for an event this week!

If you`re expecting, join us in person or online for our Cesarean Birth session of Birth 2 Be Community (registration required)
If you`re a new mom, join us on Friday for Social Hour (registration not required)

www.theiowababylady.com ...

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theiowababylady

Mar 27

Happy World Doula Week--Day 6!

One of the biggest blessings I have in my life is getting to meet LOTS of people who are extremely passionate about making birth, postpartum, and parenthood safer and empowering. Whether we met through a doula training, at a conference, in our local community, or online, HAPPY WORLD DOULA WEEK! I am so thankful to know YOU!

If you know an amazing doula, send them a message this week or tag them in the comments!

Happy World Doula Week--Day 6!

One of the biggest blessings I have in my life is getting to meet LOTS of people who are extremely passionate about making birth, postpartum, and parenthood safer and empowering. Whether we met through a doula training, at a conference, in our local community, or online, HAPPY WORLD DOULA WEEK! I am so thankful to know YOU!

If you know an amazing doula, send them a message this week or tag them in the comments! ...

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theiowababylady

Mar 26

Happy World Doula Week--Day 5!

Having a doula on your birth/baby team isn't just "trendy"--there's a lot of research that shows doula support can make a big impact on both mom's and baby's health! Interested in learning more? Send me an email! katie@theiowababylady.com

#doula #labordoula #postpartumdoula #desmoines #iowa #desmoinesiowa #iowamom #desmoinesmom #iowamomlife #westdesmoines #waukee #cliveiowa #waukeeiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #iowadoula #desmoinesdoula #desmoinesbaby

Happy World Doula Week--Day 5!

Having a doula on your birth/baby team isn`t just "trendy"--there`s a lot of research that shows doula support can make a big impact on both mom`s and baby`s health! Interested in learning more? Send me an email! katie@theiowababylady.com

#doula #labordoula #postpartumdoula #desmoines #iowa #desmoinesiowa #iowamom #desmoinesmom #iowamomlife #westdesmoines #waukee #cliveiowa #waukeeiowa #westdesmoinesiowa #iowadoula #desmoinesdoula #desmoinesbaby ...

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theiowababylady

Mar 25

Happy World Doula Week--Day Four!

This one is for anyone who is responsible for caring for others, especially our doulas, who spend so much time caring for expecting and new parents.

There's a high burnout rate among doulas, especially labor doulas, because of the on-call lifestyle. Making self-care a high priority is so important for doulas. I am thrilled that our doula team has many doulas who have been doing this work for a very long time!

Happy World Doula Week--Day Four!

This one is for anyone who is responsible for caring for others, especially our doulas, who spend so much time caring for expecting and new parents.

There`s a high burnout rate among doulas, especially labor doulas, because of the on-call lifestyle. Making self-care a high priority is so important for doulas. I am thrilled that our doula team has many doulas who have been doing this work for a very long time! ...

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theiowababylady

Mar 24

Happy World Doula Week--Day 3!

Have you ever wondered what we do as labor doulas? Here is a little look at what we do to support families in labor! Doulas are professionally trained to offer support in multiple ways and are there to help you with YOUR birth goals.

Happy World Doula Week--Day 3!

Have you ever wondered what we do as labor doulas? Here is a little look at what we do to support families in labor! Doulas are professionally trained to offer support in multiple ways and are there to help you with YOUR birth goals. ...

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