Des Moines Mom
Des Moines Mom is passionate about connecting Moms (and others) in Des Moines and central Iowa. We are your go-to source for finding fun activities, family resources, local events, and more!
Postpartum Pelvic Care
Nearly 25 percent of all women suffer from at least one type of pelvic health disorder including urinary or fecal incontinence during their lifetime. The MercyOne Comfort Health Center for Women specializes in care...
The Importance of Breast Health and Mammograms
October may be Breast Health Awareness Month, but breast health is something that is important year-round. We talked to Dr. Rachel Preisser, a radiologist at The Iowa Clinic's West Des Moines Campus, about breast health...
Holiday Markets and Craft Shows 2020
Des Moines Mom is proud to partner with Jester Park Nature Center to bring you the 2020 Holiday Market and Craft Show guide. This year they are hosting a Virtual Makers Market. If you're...
Late Fall Lawn & Landscape Tips
Fall in the Midwest is ideal for preparing your lawn and landscape for the winter season. So what can you do now to prepare for next year? Read on to find out!
Lawn Care
Experts agree,...
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders including postpartum depression are common. UnityPoint Health helps us to recognize them and when to get help.
What You Won’t Expect When You’re Expecting
I became a mom for the first...
Activities for Kids Stuck at Home
Being a parent is exceedingly difficult right now. In the midst of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, people are concerned about keeping their families and communities healthy. On top of that, parents are either working...
The Truth About Refinancing … and it Isn’t Scary!
The word “refinance” often feels like it is paired with a negative life experience. Community Choice is here to tell you the truth about refinancing debt is, that it is rarely a scary or...
MercyOne Des Moines Midwives: Here to Support You
Midwives have been around as long as women have been giving birth. Historically, midwives were in the community to support women to deliver their babies. Their experience and knowledge came from the wisdom that...
Don’t Miss the Drive-Through Bite-Size Market
Do you miss heading to the farmers market on the weekend? The Downtown Farmers’ Market presented by UnityPoint Health — Des Moines has created the Drive-Through Bite-Size Market, which takes place each Saturday through October...
The Law Shop Has A Cutting Edge Way of Offering Legal Services
Get to know Amy Skogerson and Andrea McGinn the two attorneys who founded The Law Shop and their new way of offering legal services.
Amy and Andrea realized a large percentage of the population who...