Parenting Close to the Heart
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| Birth, Organizations | ||
International Ceasrean Awareness Network: Promotes normal birth and provides support after Ceasrean births. Mothers and Others for Midwives (IAMOMs): Promoting the midwifery model of care in Iowa. |
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| Child Care | ||
If you know of natural child care options in Des Moines, please let me know! |
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| Education | ||
IDEA: Iowans Dedicated to Educational Alternatives NICHE: Network of Iowa Christian Home Educators Sayre Montessori School: 1700 28th Street, West Des Moines, 255-7378 Montessori & More: 5160 Park Av, Des Moines, 288-9558 Montessori Children's House: 1025 28th St, West Des Moines, 255-1073 Montessori Children's Center: 8509 Alice Ave, Clive, 278-4262 |
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| Environmentalism/Sustainable Building | ||
1000 Friends of Iowa: Citizens United for Responsible Land Use Center on Sustainable Communities: Promoting Residential Green Building in Iowa. Silent Rivers: Green Building. Live Lightly Tour : A small family goes on a road trip to spread the good news about veggie oil powered transportation. |
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| Farms and CSAs | ||
Local Foods Connection: Enrolls low-income families in CSA Programs. Audubon County Family Farm: Pork, chicken, and eggs sustainably raised without antibiotics. Blue Gate Farms: Community Supported Agriculture, and a booth at the Downtown Farmer's Market Coyote Run Farm: 641-947-4052. In Lacona. Chemical-free produce and some meat. Dalla Terra Ranch: All-natural, grass-fed lamb. Griffieon Family Farm: Antibiotic-free, no hormone-added beef, pork, chicken, turkeys, eggs. 964-0876. Growing Harmony Farm: Community Supported Agriculture. In Nevada. Happy Hollow Farm: Naturally raised chicken, beef, pork. Health on the Hoof: Grass-fed Beef, chemical and hormone free. Innovative Growers, LLC: Chemical free soybean oil. Malabar Farm: Natural, grass-fed beef and lamb. Northern Prairie Chevre: Goat cheese. One Step at a Time Gardens: Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Picket Fence Creamery: All natural milk, cream, ice cream, etc. Yum yum. Pinecrest: Oriental vegetables, fruit, nuts, prairie products grown without Chemicals. In Maxwell. Pulley Produce: Certified Organic Transitioning farm. 515-833-2212. In Earlham. Sheeder farms: Free-range chicken, turkey, eggs. Hormone and drug-free beef. Small Potatoes Farm: Certified organic farm just west of Des Moines. CSA. Contact Rick Hartmann. Sugar Creek Family Farm: An organic CSA farm. Their Blog. Turtle Farm: CSA, farm stand, and pick-your-own. Certified organic produce. Twin Girls Garden and Country Market: Offers chemical-free produce. 515-321-5900. In Madrid. Wallace Farms: Grass-fed Beef. Wilbers Northside Market: A CSA and Farm located in Boone Wills Family Orchard: Certified Organic Apple Products, pumpkins, squash, honey. Open seasonally. 515-993-5151. Buy Fresh, Buy Local: a guide to local farms and producers. Call Matt Russell, 271-4956, for more information. |
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| Farmer's Markets | ||
Downtown Farmers Market: Saturday mornings on Court Avenue Drake Area Farmers Market: Wednesdays, 4-7, First Christian Church, 25th & University Valley Junction Farmer's Market: Thursdays, 4-8, 5th Street in Valley Junction (West Des Moines) Other Area Farmer's Markets: search this link for your county or city
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| Herbal & Homeopathic Remedies, Supplements, Etc. | ||
Campbell's Nutrition: 4040 University in Des Moines, 2749 100th St in Urbandale, and 3300 SW 9 St in Des Moines Great Earth Vitamin Store: 2700 University Av, 225-4347 New City Market: 48th & University, 255-7380 Nutri-Sport: 9992 Swanson in Clive, 331-2141 Gong Fu Tea: 414 East 6th St., 288-3388. Over 120 loose-leaf teas. Ganesa Birth Services: Sabbath Davies, Placenta Encapsulation. 515-779-9033 |
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| Lifestyle | ||
Slow Food Iowa: Wholesome food and sustainable farming Vegetarian Community of Iowa : Promoting the joy of a plant-based lifestyle. A Greener Lifestyle: Promoting green living. NOAH: Focuses on natural living and healthy living. Stands for Nourishing Organic Affectionate Homes. Des Moines Ladies Group: Discusses natural and alternative solutions to conventional issues. |
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| Midwifery and Women's Healthcare (including childbirth) | ||
Cosette Boone, Willowsong Midwifery Care: 266-6712 Dana Erickson, Midwife and Doula Services: 279-3320 Sheryl Puderbaugh, Heart & Hands Clinic: 243-6408 Midwife Services Of Iowa Health: 309-6011 Whole Woman Health, Lisa Kamphuis, ARNP: 243-6309 Young Women's Resource Center: Among other services, helps pregnant teens make responsible choices. 244-4901 Before and After the Birth: 255-6066. Bradley Method classes taught by Amy Brooks-Murphy. Amy is also a postpartum Doula. Almost Home Birth Center: 282-8400. The Birth Center remains open, but the only person with priveleges there is Carey Ryan, who is not currently practicing. The Birthing Option, Dawn Rogers, Birth Doula: 299-9199 Birth Companions, Diane Tinker, Doula: 270-6262 Anji Moss, Birth Doula: 965-2877 The Family Tree, Prenatal Yoga classes, Blessingway Ceremonies, and Reiki. 202-2585 Simple Miracles Doula Services, Amanda Fust: 515-313-7279 Fran Boyer, practicing Doula. 965-8010 or 418-7062. Fran is obtaining certification through DONA. Ganesa Birth Services: Sabbath Davies: labor support, postpartum support, private childbirth education. Also provides Placenta Encapsulation. 515-779-9033 |
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| Natural Healthcare, General | ||
Yost Family Chiropractic, Dr. Heather Yost: 278-YOST. Dr. Heather and Dr. Nichole treat the entire family, with a focus on pregnancy, babies, and children. Iowa Acupuncture Clinic, Bill and Elizabeth Terrell: 331-8948 Des Moines Acupuncture Clinic, Abby Miller: 277-9998 Iowa Health Freedom Coalition: Supporting alternative practitioners. Whole Woman Health, Lisa Kamphuis, ARNP: 243-6309 Moss Family Chiropractic: 964-9114 (Ankeny) Wholistic Wellness Center, Jerre Grefe: 641-456-5379. Hypnosis, Hypnobirthing, Healing Touch, Natural Health, Nutrution. Integrative Health Solutions: Ned Looney and Liz Bomer, Naturpoathic Pharmacists. Two locations, Bondaurant and Pleasant Hill. Heartland Chiropractic and Wellness Center : 252-8668. Valerie Skow, D.C. Meylor Chiropractic: Chiropractic and acupuncture care. (515) 255-7246 Healing Arts Center: in Carroll The Livewell Clinic: Offers Chiropractic (whole family), well baby visits, labor support, allergy support, and more. The Family Tree: Yoga, Reiki, and other offerings. 202-2585 |
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| Natural Healthcare, Massage, Healing Touch, Reiki, and simliar modalities | ||
Healing Therapies, Mary Lea Holcomb RN, BA: 515-993-4691 (Adel). Healing touch, energetic healing, craniosacral therapy. Heartland Holistic Health Center: 327-0046. Osteopathic medicine, pain management, nutritional consultation Rolf Method, Frank Epstein: 274-3417. Therapeutic Bodywork. Sandy Easter, Holistic Healing: 251-4914 or 255-6242. Hypnotherapy, Reiki Master, and Healing Touch. Molly McGreal-Stence, LMT: 255-8424 Molly works out of her home. Shannon Sesol, Reiki Master: 205-0654 Barry Lowe, Pregnancy Massage: 243-1272 The Ki Inside: Reiki, EFT, SRT, and ear candling. 205-5494. Expressive Release/Healing Options for Mind, Body, & Soul: Sandi Smith, Reiki Master, natural healing arts practitioner. 480-8074. Central Iowa Energy Healers Meetup Group: Get together with other energy healers in Iowa. The Loft : Massage and Body Wellness, Cassie Sampson. 991-0753. Food for Hearts: Health and wellness consultants. Hahn Wellness: Renee Hahn, Licensed Massage Therapist. The Family Tree: Yoga, Reiki, and other offerings. 202-2585 |
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| Organic Grocery and Goods (see also Farms) | ||
Campbell's Nutrition: 4040 University in Des Moines, 2749 100th St in Urbandale, and 3300 SW 9 St in Des Moines New City Market: 48th & University, 255-7380 Gateway Market and Cafe: 2002 Woodland Ave. Hy-Vee Healthmarket: HyVee stores throughout the metro have a small selection of organic foods Dahl's Foods: Offers a small selection of organic goods and produce Iowa Organic Association: Advancing Iowa's organic industries. Wheatsfield Grocery: Natural Foods Co-Op in Ames The Market: Natural Grocery in Spirit Lake (outside of the Metro, but I know many Metro residents vacation up there). Last time we visited, this grocery was hoping to become a Co-op. 1610 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake. 712-336-2520 |
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| Restaurants and Chefs | ||
The Juice Co: Delicious smoothies made from fresh juices and organic/local wheatgrass. 334-9917. 8655 Douglas. Sheree Clark: Vegan Raw Chef. 249-2992. Fresh Cafe and Market: Specialize in healthy and organic options. Located in West Des Moines. Jason's Deli: Many ingredients are organic, and they also strive for fair trade products and environmentally friendly practices. Located in West Des Moines. Ritual Cafe: Coffee and Smoothies are their speciality; completely vegetarian menu. There are many places in town to grab a vegan bite. Happy Cow has a directory, but many of the ethnic restaurants in town are vegan-friendly. |
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| Parenting | ||
Holistic Moms Network: For parents taking control of their family's health decisions. Attachment Parenting International: Peaceful parenting for a peaceful world. La Leache League: Supports breastfeeding families. Des Moines Babywearing: The babywearing group, educating families on the use of baby slings. Des Moines Cloth Diapering: Support and information for cloth diapering families. Diaper Free Baby Iowa: Support and information for families practicing elimination communication. Songs and Signs: Sign Language for Hearing Babies. Denise Schmitz. 457-8834 NOCIRC of Iowa: Advocating leaving our boys intact. Contact Erica Fuchs, 515-292-2687 Wallypop: Supporting a Natural Lifestyle : Cloth Diapers, slings, natural home, and more. Little Padded Seats: Cloth diapers The Stork Wearhouse: Natural Products for Moms and Babies. Diaper Du-Dee : A diaper service in Des Moines. Des Moines Ladies Group: Discusses natural and alternative solutions to conventional issues. Four Square Fiber: Baby carrier covers and Remakes, in additon to awesome tie dye. |
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| Pets | ||
Des Moines Veterinary Acupuncture: 277-0140. Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs for your pets. |
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| Other | ||
Prairieland Herbs: Herbal bath and body products, essential oils, etc. Wallypop: Supporting a Natural Lifestyle : Natural Home products, reusable grocery bags, family cloth, cycle pads. The Stork Wearhouse: Natural Products for Moms and Babies. Safe Earth: Natural lawn care. Fair World Gallery: Fair trade items from around the world. Earth Wisdom: Natural, homemade bath and body items. Teresa Colyn, Health Coach: 961-6448 Be the Butterfly: Environmentally Responsible Products and Gifts. 963-7877 Soapourri: Natural bath and body items. Inner Gardener: A program of spirituality and creativity just for women. dsmBUZZ: It's all about Des Moines, baby! Des Moines Ladies Group: Discusses natural and alternative solutions to conventional issues.
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| Resources outside of the metro | ||
Complementary Care Center: Atlantic, Iowa. Health food store, organic grocery, herbs, nutrition,
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If you know of a good resource that should be listed here, please contact us. Please, no MLMs. |
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