I am a note taker.
In meetings, in church, when reading a book.
And apparently I can now add luncheons to the list of places you can find me taking copious notes.
Back in April, I had the privilege of attending the...
The MercyOne family is growing! When the time comes to bring your new baby into the world, talk to your provider about delivering at MercyOne West Des Moines! Their brand-new birthing center opened December 1 and features private birthing...
This guide offers ALL of the resources needed for a successful pregnancy and postpartum period in the Des Moines area.
With this being my fifth pregnancy (surprise for those who don't know yet!), I know a thing or two about proper attire while pregnant. Because we have a large age gap between our kids, I had to build my...
Labor Day is upon us. Summer, that magical time of freedom and possibility, is over. And somehow, yet again, the massive to-do list I developed before Memorial Day is frighteningly incomplete.
Rather than dwell on the list’s lengthy remains,...
lilUrinary incontinence. Bladder leakage. No matter what you call it, it is associated with the not so pleasant involuntary loss of urine, generally associated as a sign of “welcome to motherhood”, or maybe more of an “unwelcome” sign. Despite...
Where you deliver your baby is one of the biggest choices you make during pregnancy. At UnityPoint Health – Iowa Lutheran Hospital, we’ve made our care more beneficial for both mother and baby.
Since November 2014, Iowa Lutheran has been...
When I found out we were expecting baby number 3, I knew almost immediately that I wanted a simple and neutral palette for the baby's room regardless of gender.
Enter Pinterest. When I had my first two kiddos, especially my...
Down syndrome is a genetic condition where a child is born with an extra copy of the 21st chromosome. Although genetic testing is available to provide detection during birth, for many moms, like Dr. Nicole Stoecken from MercyOne Grimes...
On December 7, 2013, my husband and I were on a date before going to a Christmas party. Shortly into our dinner conversation, I mentioned to him that I had been thinking about another baby and how it had...
In + Around Des Moines
What Moms Want for Mother’s Day
Mom, it's time to celebrate YOU and all you do for your families. Mother's Day is May 12 this year.
We asked our team what...
