Welcome!
I am Katie Nyberg, “The Iowa Baby Lady”, and have been serving hundreds of families in the Des Moines area since 2010. If you are looking for labor support, postpartum support, classes, or lactation support, this is the right place! In addition to myself, our team of Iowa Baby Ladies is ready to support you and your growing family too.
If you are interested in becoming a doula or new parent educator, please visit the CAPPA Trainings section using the menu. I’m glad you’re here!
Whether you’re looking for birth doula support or in-home, postpartum doula support, we are here to assist you in your journey to motherhood. Our doulas have supported hundreds of mothers, fathers, partners, spouses, siblings, and newborns through educational classes, events, and doula services.
Research shows that mothers who are professionally supported through birth and the first weeks postpartum are more likely to have less procedures and medications during birth, better start to breastfeeding, have more confidence in parenting, less postpartum mood/anxiety disorders, bond quicker with baby, and are overall happier. We would love to share more about how our support might be a good fit for your family!
Who are the families that our doulas work with?
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
The Iowa Baby Ladies offer many services for expecting and new parents. From prenatal care to birth support to postpartum home visits, we are here for you.
I started my professional doula career in 2010 but actually provided labor and postpartum support before that!
AND... my first job in high school was in an infant room in a daycare center!
While I am able to teach parents A LOT about babies, I think my favorite part of being a doula is helping them find their own confidence in caring for their baby.
Want to learn more about pregnancy, babies, and parenting in those first weeks at home? Visit our website. Our team of professional doulas is ready to support YOU!
Let`s see those adorable Easter baby photos!
Fun fact! Babies are amazing.
Are you expecting twins? Good news! Twins are our specialty!
Here`s how we can help you:
--Labor Support
--Twin Birth Class (Private and customized for your birth goals)
--Twin New Parent Prep Class (private and customized for your goals, home, etc.)
--Postpartum Day and/or Overnight Support with highly experienced doulas
Want to learn more? Send me an email! katie@theiowababylady.com. I`m happy to chat about what options might be best for your family!
The next car seat check event at Bob Brown Chevrolet is April 4! Mark your calendars!
https://urbandale.org/670/Car-Seat-Inspections
If that doesn`t work, feel free to message me and we can set up a time to check your installation. (No charge.)
This is one of the things new parents often struggle with the most. I like to remind families that it was only a few generations ago that we would be helping our neighbors, mothers, sisters, friends, etc. through their births and taking care of them after birth.
In today`s modern times, we are expected to do it all on our own. We often live far from family and many parents don`t have much experience with newborns when they come home from the hospital.
It`s ok to ask for help. Need help asking for help? Include your family when you complete your postpartum plan. Don`t have people to ask for help? Ask us. This is exactly what postpartum doulas do.
Free Printable: https://theiowababylady.com/postpartum-plan-printable/
Isn`t this fascinating?!?!
Here`s what babies like to look at:
Their parents
Black and white contrast (books, pattern cards)
Their parents
Red rattles
Their parents
Ceiling lights that look like breasts
Their parents
This baby is thinking..."Overnight Support for me and my parents? That would be AMAZING!"
Whether you would like two nights, two weeks, or two months of overnight support, we`re happy to share more about what this might look like in your home. We offer free consultations and work with each family to put together a schedule that works best for YOU.
Send me an email at katie@theiowababylady.com to schedule a consultation. Learn more at www.theiowababylady.com.
I am SO excited to share that I`ve added a NEW birth class option for local parents! I became an Evidence Based Birth® instructor last year and I`m starting with Birth Savvy 101 for expecting parents. This is an in-person class that is available the same nights as Express Birth Class and B.O.O.B. Camp!
Are you looking forward to having a baby, but worried about what it’s like to be a “patient” in the hospital system? Never fear, Savvy Birth 101 is here! The 1-hour Savvy Birth 101 class was developed by Evidence Based Birth® to give you the inside scoop on how to form the ultimate birth team, so when the time comes to bring your baby into the world you can find yourself at the center of respectful, evidence-based care.
Learn more about all of our classes at www.theiowababylady.com.
I was recently reminded of a quote that I love: "Done is better than good". That has become my mantra this week! Celebrate those small wins!
Did you take a shower today? Get the too-small onesies packed away? Make yourself breakfast? Talk to a friend on the phone? Celebrate!
Join me over on the @desmoinesmom IG Stories today! I`ll be sharing about my mom life over there!
As we enter March (yay!), our temperatures will differ from day to day, and sometimes even hour to hour. If you`re wondering how to dress your baby, consider using layers. Babies have a harder time regulating their body temperatures and because they are so little, the cold temps can become unsafe pretty quickly for them.
Here are some cold weather car seat safety tips for children of all ages: https://thecarseatlady.com/warmandsafe/
I think one of the worst things about being a small business is figuring out technology issues! I would much rather be a doula than an IT professional today.
That said, my website is temporarily down. I`m working with the professionals to get it back! 🙂
My nephew loves sloths so I`m going to use that for inspiration today. I am going to channel my inner-sloth and try to not stress that no one can get to my website. Ahhh!
No matter how many births I attend, it`s always so amazing to hear baby`s first cry! It`s also pretty amazing to see how parents respond to their baby`s first cry too. ♥
We hope today is a day of fresh starts and lots of rest! Happy New Year from The Iowa Baby Ladies!
Skin to skin after birth is so important, whether you have a vaginal birth or cesarean birth. Be sure to add this to your birth plan and encourage your support partner to remind providers as you`re pushing that this is your wish!
Want to learn more? We`d love to have you in a birth class in 2024! www.theiowababylady.com/classes
Whether you`re celebrating with lots of people or keeping it simple at home, The Iowa Baby Ladies wish you joy and peace this holiday season.
🤰We have some awesome classes in our area for pregnant moms! Or you can find videos and classes online. Or you can simply go for a walk as long as the sidewalks are clear.
*As always, consult with your provider to be sure exercise is safe and appropriate for you.
We are booking into June of 2024! Wow!
Let us know if you`re interested in learning more about how a doula could help you and your partner navigate labor at home & hospital, provide comfort techniques, and help you learn options and help you communicate with your providers.
Doulas are EVIDENCE-BASED and we have the best Labor Doulas in Iowa on our Iowa Baby Ladies team! Send us a message to learn more. katie@theiowababylady.com
Why would we produce relaxin in pregnancy? According to Britannica, "It was shown to cause the pelvic ligaments to relax, allowing the body to accommodate the strain of pregnancy and ease the passage of offspring through the birth canal."
Cool!