Infant Feeding Group
Learn more about infant feeding AND build a support network!
Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
This 5-week group focuses on chest/breastfeeding for pregnant or postpartum folks (up to 6 months postpartum). Combination feeding (formula and nursing/pumping) folks are welcome!
Pregnant and parenting moms (with children six months and younger) through the age of 24 are welcome to join. Groups are free, include a meal, and can include transportation. Participants also have access to our food pantry, personal care supply closet, diapers, formula, and more.
Related Programs
After School Groups
The Young Women’s Resource Center holds weekly after school groups for young women in the Des Moines area in 5th through 12th grades. These groups explore a variety of topics such as body image, self-esteem, reproductive health and healthy relationships. They include hands-on activities, field trips, guest speakers and community service projects. (Groups are currently held online and meet in a virtual space. Project-specific activity kits are provided for participants.)
Better Beginnings Doula Program
The term doula comes from ancient Greek which means, “a woman who serves”. Today Birth Doulas provide practical, emotional, physical, spiritual and informational support. Birth doulas stand by their clients during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Doulas aim to empower clients to have the birth they want, as well as have autonomy over their birth and body.
Childbirth Education Group
Held at the Young Women’s Resource Center, the Pregnancy and Birth Support Group provides comprehensive pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum education for young women and their partners.