Parenting & Pregnancy Resources
During pregnancy and as a parent, there are a multitude of resources available to you - it can be difficult to sort through all the information to find the answers that matter most to you.
Let St. Luke’s be your one-stop resource for the helpful information you need to keep you and your family healthy before and during pregnancy, as well as throughout your journey as a parent.
Breastfeeding services
St. Luke's provides breastfeeding services to new moms, including our Breastfeeding Supply Store located at:
St. Luke's Home Medical Equipment
298 Blairs Ferry Road NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Open Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. &
Sat. 8 - noon
800/728-8687 or 319/369-8686.
Medical advice available 24/7
My Nurse is a free, 24/7 nurse call service staffed by registered nurses.
You've got mail
St. Luke’s weekly parenting e-mail is a local resource to guide you through your pregnancy and the first year of baby's life.
Pregnancy information at your fingertips
ADAM Health Information Library has articles on more than 1,500 medical topics, including pregnancy, in St. Luke's online health information resource.
Frequently asked questions about pregnancy and being a parent
We've compiled some of the most commonly asked questions we hear from new parents and parents-to-be. Of course, if you have any questions of serious concern, please be sure to contact your doctor.
Birth certificates
During your hospital stay, you will receive information on completing your newborn’s birth certificate and applying for your baby’s social security number. If you have any questions, call 319/369-8093.
College savings plan
Learn more about Iowa's 529 college savings plan.