Pregnancy and Maternal Care
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Parenting, Parents as Teachers
Parents as Teachers (PAT) Short Years Partnership Jasper County location
- Parents As Teachers (PAT) is an early childhood parent education and family support program that serves families with children from pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten. PAT services are available in Dallas, Madison, Warren, Jasper, and Marion counties.
- How does Parents as Teachers work? Personal visits, parent group connections, developmental screenings, and resource networks.
- To learn more Parents as Teachers - Jasper Co.
- Parent Educators: Felicia Hazelton and Tracie Backstrom.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shortyearspartnership
Keywords: PAT, pregnant, prenatal, infant, parent, parenting, home visits, diapers, parent group, incentives, baby, toddler
Newton, IA 50208
Pregnancy/Parenting
Pregnancy Center of Central Iowa
Free and confidential pregnancy testing, counseling, information, practical assistance, & referrals. Earn While You Learn with Pregnancy, infant care & development, toddler, & parenting classes. “Money” earned can be spent in our store on diapers, infant and children’s clothing, maternity clothing, and baby equipment.
Keywords: pregnancy, pregnant, baby, items, parenting, maternal, prenatal, car seat, baby, infant. diapers, maternity, garage sale, children's clothes, life skills
- Life skills programs for teens and young adults to help them with:
- Managing debt and understanding finances
- Navigating credit cards and building good credit
- Tips for buying a car and making smart financial choices
- Preparing for job interviews and career opportunities
- Tips for success at work and career growth
- Learning conflict management and building healthy relationships.
- Grief support for pregnancy loss
Keywords: parenting, parent, life skills, pregnant, pregnancy test, baby, infant,
Newton, IA 50208
Martha's House of Hope
Martha's House of Hope is a non-profit organization, founded by Roman Catholic individuals committed to providing shelter, life skills and hope to pregnant mothers and their babies; to strive for lives of self-reliance, a sense of service and the realization of their God-given dignity, regardless of their beliefs. Martha's House of Hope seeks to partner with people of all faiths who desire to support this mission with their prayers, time, talent and/or treasure.
Ames, IA 50010
MICA (Mid-Iowa Community Action) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and Maternal Child Health programs
Mid Iowa Community Action (MICA) serves Jasper County.
MICA Services in Jasper County include:
- Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health
- I-Smile (Dental screenings in schools)
- WIC clinics in Newton & Colfax
- 1st Five (for providers)
- FaDSS/Family Development
- Child Care Nurse Consultant- Poweshiek/Jasper Iowa HHS
- Tara Berstler, RN, 641-328-3237
- Housing Weatherization
Newton Capstone BH, Lower Level, 1st Ave
1st Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2nd Monday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
2nd Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
2nd Wednesday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3rd Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Howard St. Christian Church in Colfax
1st Wednesday of every month
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Keyword search: pregnant, baby, infant, breastfeeding, breastmilk, new mom, postpartum, food, WIC, WIC coupons, formula, milk
Newton, IA 50208
Safe Haven
Safe Haven Location
Safe Haven Adoption Providers
Safe Haven Baby Box
Safe Haven Baby Boxes offer a compassionate and secure option for mothers in crisis who are unable to care for their newborns. Designed with innovative safety features and installed on the exterior walls of fire stations and hospitals, each box ensures the safe and anonymous surrender of infants. The exterior door locks automatically when a newborn is placed inside, and an interior door allows medical personnel to promptly and securely retrieve the baby, ensuring immediate care and protection. Safe Haven Baby Boxes are a vital resource, providing a lifeline for mothers and a safe beginning for their newborns.
coming soon to Newton, Iowa.
Current Locations: https://project-safe-haven-babybox.vercel.app/
Also see Safe Haven https://hhs.iowa.gov/programs/CPS/safe-haven
Young Women's Resource Center
The Young Women’s Resource Center provides a broad range of perinatal services for pregnant and parenting young women through the age of 24. At a time when young women can feel most alone or in need of help, the Young Women’s Resource Center can provide comfort and stability through its programs, resources, and groups. These programs are designed to equip the young mom or expecting mom with the skills to address the challenges of parenting so they can focus on its joys.
The Young Women’s Resource Center is not a medical provider, and we do not offer medical services. The YWRC is a private, independent organization and is not affiliated with any other organizations.
Des Moines, IA 50309
OBGYN
The Iowa Clinic
Obstetrics & Gynecologic Specialties
No matter where you are in your health journey, our understanding team is with you every step of the way. Whether you're an adolescent or older adult, you can get the care you need close to home.
Clinics are available in:
Ankeny, Waukee, and West Des Moines
Ankeny, IA 50023
West Des Moines OBGYN & Associates
What an exciting time in your life! Whether you’re trying to become pregnant for the first time or are expecting another child, you can depend on our quality and individualized obstetrics services. From preconception counseling to monthly check-ups and from birth to breastfeeding, both of our metro Des Moines OBGYN locations are equipped to help you all along the way.
We’ll always put your needs first and develop the appropriate care plan for you. With our team’s years of experience providing obstetrical care services, you can rest assured both you and your baby will be taken care of. Not only will we take care of your body but your mind as well.
Clinics locations:
Ankeny, Indianola, and West Des Moines
West Des Moines , IA 50266
