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Childbirth Education Class

IN-PERSON - Breastfeeding Essentials - FREE

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Childbirth Education Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
Childbirth Education Breastfeeding & Lactation Support
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Location

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50314

About this event

This single session class helps both mom and labor support partner learn about the art of providing the best nutrition to your baby. You will learn the most up-to-date information needed for successful breast-feeding such as benefits, preparing during pregnancy, and what to expect in the hospital when baby is born including the first feeding, positions, hunger cues, along with supply and demand.

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. 


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