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The Birthwork Foundation

We provide access, support, and education centering underserved expecting and postpartum families and communities in Iowa and Western Illinois.

10/20/2026

The first trimester lasts through the 13th week of pregnancy.
What's happening??
- You may start noticing signs of pregnancy, such as nausea and tender breasts.
- Fetal development begins when the egg is fertilized, and by the end of the 13th week, all the organs and body systems are developing.

What's next?? Find a pregnancy care provider as soon as you know you’re pregnant.

10/18/2026

We are one week out from our community baby shower in the area! Share. Register. Join us! 🎉🎉🎉 There will be games, food, gifts, and more! Register today! 👌

10/02/2026

The Landscape Analysis of Contraceptive Access in Iowa outlines how easily contraceptives are accessed across the state. Family Planning Council of Iowa found that:

✅Only 28 clinics reported offering evening or weekend contraceptive appointments. ✅In certain communities, the nearest clinic offering such appointments was a median 45 miles away and required 50 minutes of travel time.
✅ A pharmacy with extended hours was a median of just 1 mile away and a 2-minute drive.

Planning access to contraceptive care is important to consider in maternal healthcare. "Contraceptive access depends on more than whether a clinic exists".

10/01/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Breast cancer affects approximately 1 in 3000 pregnant women and is the second most common malignancy (cancer) affecting pregnancy. Being a woman and getting older are two of the most common risk factors.

How can you prepare or prevent a breast cancer diagnosis?
💟Know your risk. What is your family history of breast cancer?
💟Get screened
💟Know what is normal for you
💟Make healthy lifestyle choices

09/30/2026

A fantastic baby shower!

09/28/2026

We are excited to announce our upcoming COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER in the Quad Cities. The shower will be held for Black, Latino, Asian, and Native identifying families who are expecting or up to 6 months postpartum. 🤰🤱

Join us October 31st from 2-4PM at the Community Center in Rock Island. 🥳🥳

RSVP now to receive a free gift.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZ3YV_H9BMw49yjbKOcOtxo1_WmREENae0YGHqFMBz3lSbOQ/viewform

09/18/2026

You found out that you’re pregnant! There are a lot of emotions. What should you do first?🤰

First thing. Find a provider that will suit your needs. Look into who is taking patients in your area and the kind of care that you want. 😊✨

Find a Birth Doula. Connect with The Birthwork Foundation to get started. You can interview Doulas in your area and choose the best match for you and your family.🥰

Start to find resources that will help you understand what is happening to your body and the baby. Take notes. List questions that you have for your provider or Doula. 📚📚📖

09/16/2026

An expecting mother came to us with less than one month to-go before her due date. She thought it might be too late, but knew she wanted a doula, and WE delivered!! 🤰✅

🗣🗣"Overall, [my doula] made my experience 20/10!"

Expecting?? Complete an intake form and match with a birth or postpartum doula today! www.thebirthworkfoundation.com

09/14/2026

We are excited to participate in the Black Women 4 Healthy Living Baby Shower this weekend! Join us for an afternoon of fun and resources!

09/13/2026

Day 2 of Black Maternal Health Conference & Training Institute® was just as invigorating (if not more) than our first day! We dove into research that will guide our work, heard from great speakers and authors, and were able to engage with vendors who will help us bring important resources to our communities!

Shout out to Ericka Hart, M.Ed. Omisade Burney-Scott Dr. Kemi Doll MD | GYN ONC, SCIENTIST, AUTHOR Charis Chambers, MD, FACOG for your authenticity and inspiration ✨

😊 Check out these amazing vendors BLKBRY® Dawa | Nature’s Medicine 🥰✨

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7680 Coachlight Drive
West Des Moines, IA
50266

Website

http://thebirthworkfoundation.com/

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