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Sweet Milk & Oats is a certified, Recognized Breastfeeding Support Counsellor Organization through the IBCLC Commission. Volunteers in our program can earn hours towards their IBCLC requirements through Pathway 1.
What are good reasons for connecting to lactation and postpartum support?
Ensures a healthy start to your journey whether vaginal or csection birth.
Reduces stress and barriers when you learn about your body, infant feeding, and healing.
Increases lactation initiation and duration, leading to a successful breastfeeding journey.
Service Areas: Polk, Jasper, Story, Marshall, Boone, Dallas, Madison, Warren, and Marion Counties
Sweet Milk & Oats Pumping and Infant Feeding Group
The Sweet Milk & Oats Pumping and Infant Feeding Group is a supportive community for parents, focusing on pumping, infant feeding, and care techniques. We meet biweekly on Tuesdays from
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM CST zia Zoom, starting January 14th. Join us to share experiences, gain insights, and connect with others on the infant feeding journey.
Book a session with the best Certified Lactation Specialist, the Rural Black Doula
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Complimentary consultation included via in-person, phone, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts
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Home or virtual counseling and education for chestfeeding parents
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Support for partner and support people
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Connecting to parenting and lactation groups locally and nationally
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Assessment of latching, monitoring by infant weight, and feeding
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Nutritional support and boosting milk supply strategies
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Guidance on positioning, pumping, milk storage, feeding cues, and more
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Provide evidence-based information regarding breastfeeding and medications
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Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) Screening and referral support
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Access to Sweet Milk & Oats Lounge client portal
Consultation
FREE 30 Mins
Interested in learning more about Sweet Milk & Oats services?
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Home Visit
$50
Set up your first home visit TODAY! Receive hands-on support to relieve engorgement, increase milk supply, and reduce weight concerns and latching issues.
All clients receive a 24-hour reminder, intake and consent forms, access to resources and postpartum screening.
Virtual Visit
$50
Connect virtually if you're beyond 45 minutes from the Des Moines Metro or outside of our service area. Enjoy hands-on support via video call. All clients receive 24-hour reminder, intake and consent forms, access to resources, and postpartum screening.
