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Guiding Star Cedar Valley is changing lives by rewriting the narrative of women's healthcare. https://linktr.ee/guidingstarcedarvalley

Guiding Star Cedar Valley provides natural, holistic, pro-woman, and pro-family care. Our facility meets the needs of everyday people in holistic, life-affirming ways. We facilitate cooperation between many providers to better serve women and families in one convenient, professional, welcoming location. Our service empowers women, embraces children, and enriches families. We look forward to serving you!

02/03/2026

We're here to answer a question that parents oftentimes encounter after giving birth... Baby's Here. Now What?

Join us for this three-part, in person class for expecting parents. You’ll get practical guidance and support in three key areas:

✨physical recovery and emotional support following birth
✨evidence-based newborn care
✨how to begin breastfeeding with confidence.

The class will utilize a mix of instruction, hands-on activities, and real conversation about expectations and realities. By the end of the series, both mom and dad will leave feeling informed, empowered, and ready to take on the first few weeks of parenthood!

🌟Take this class for FREE this March, a $75 value!
🌟This class will take place March 3rd, 10th, and 24th from 6:00 – 7:30 PM.
🌟Register using the link in our comments!

02/02/2026

February is the season of love! 💕

And this February, we encourage you to love your body and the beautiful ways your hormones naturally fluctuate throughout your menstrual cycle.🩷❤️

Cycle syncing is all about working with your body, not against it—adjusting your workouts, nutrition, and self-care to align with each phase of the menstrual cycle. Learning to honor these natural changes can help with productivity, hormone balance, and overall well-being.

Reach out at (319) 232-2695 to schedule a FREE initial consultation, and start learning how to truly love and nurture your body! 🌟

01/31/2026

Fiat Institute's partnership with Guiding Star Cedar Valley offers women in the community access to virtual hormone coaches who truly care and understand the unique challenges and beauty of womanhood. 🌟

Whether you’re experiencing hormone imbalance, post-pill symptoms, or seeking a wholistic wellness approach, their coaches are here to support you every step of the way!

Swipe to learn more about a few of the coaches upcoming offerings!

✨ Register using the links below, or check out their website to learn more! ✨

Hormone Restoration with Elissa

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0q3SkiUDRiOVp4vOFwBIbw #/registration

FEMM Intro with Liz

https://calendly.com/elizabethanng/new-meeting?month=2026-02

FEMM Intro with Juli

https://www.empoweryoufertility.com/event-details/femm-intro-class-with-juli-3

Hormone Coach Collective Website

https://www.fiatinstitute.com/guidingstar

01/29/2026

Are you a first time parent? Are you a mom or dad that needs a refresher this time around? 👶🏻

We know that raising children can be difficult and that all children are different. With some kiddos, wearing them in a wrap is the only way moms and dads can get anything done! Our baby wearing class is specific to help parents (new or experienced) learn which baby carriers are the best for them and their kiddos.

✨We do offer FREE childwatch during the educational portion of this class! And then when it is time to try on the baby carriers, you can grab your child and try it with your baby inside.

We look forward to having you join us for this opportunity! Register using the link in our comments. 🌟

01/22/2026

Remember to join us for our second session of this new class offering - Mental Health Tips & Advice with Katie Schmitz! ✨

This class provides a monthly opportunity to discuss tips and advice in areas of parenting, self care, family relationships, marriage, life balance and more!

Katie Schmitz is a licensed and trained mental health professional that has partnered with Guiding Star for almost 5 years to provide counseling for those that Guiding Star serves. She is trained in Somatic trauma processing, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy and is passionate about teaching others about how their brains, hormones, bodies and spirituality intersect to help them reach others at a heart level. Prior to becoming a therapist, Katie was a stay at home mom for 14 years and worked as a life coach with a StrengthsFinder base. She has been married to Bart for 22 years and is the mother to 5 children ranging in age from 11-20.

🌟 You can register and submit questions using the registration form in our comments, or simply bring them with you.
🌟This will be an open class format so come once, twice or to all of them.
🌟You can come alone or as a couple. Make it a date night and include dinner and time for discussion.
🌟Free childwatch available when requested on registration form!

No matter when or how often you come, Katie will be glad to offer support and guidance for you and your family. 💕

01/21/2026

Our Breastfeeding Moms' Community scheduled for this Friday, January 23rd will be postponed to next Friday, January 30th from 9:30 - 11:00 AM due to the potential for winter weather.

Our office will also be closed Friday, January 23rd from 9:00 - 3:00. Our staff will however be working from home. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to email us using operations@guidingstarcedarvalley.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible! Thank you for your flexibility!

01/20/2026

A new year means new opportunities to grow in confidence in breastfeeding and motherhood! ✨

Join us for Breastfeeding Basics on Tuesday, February 17th from 6:00 - 7:30 PM. 🌟

Led by the incredible Susan Wirtjes, RN & IBCLC (Retired), and Danielle Martens, CLC, this class will equip you with the basics of breastfeeding, as well as the knowledge and support to have a successful breastfeeding journey. 🤱

Register using the link in our comments!

01/19/2026

Our Guiding Star Cedar Valley team had so much fun at Pack the Dome this morning! 🌟

We are grateful for opportunities to support other organizations in our community that provide resources to families, as well as UNI and the Northeast Iowa Food Bank for everything they did to organize this incredible event!

01/18/2026

Breastfeeding Moms' Community provides mothers opportunities to build connections, participate in activities, and feel empowered through their breastfeeding journey.🤱

Join us Friday, January 23rd from 9:30 - 11:00 am at our Breastfeeding Moms' Community to spend time in community, and celebrate all of our January birthdays! 🎉

We will also have our friend and colleague, Debbie Kyler, RD, IBCLC, LD, share her words of wisdom on the topic of "Kids in the Kitchen." Debbie will offer expertise and answer questions about healthy eating.

Breastfeeding comes with challenges, but creating a community of support allows opportunities for moms to flourish.🌟

01/15/2026

Learning and understanding infant and child CPR and choking are potentially life-savings skills that prepare you for common, emergency situations.

In this class, you'll learn the basics...

-How to recognize when a child and/or infant needs CPR or choking relief
-What to do when a child needs CPR or choking relief
-How to correctly perform CPR and choking relief using manikins for hands-on practice

This class is taught by Julie Grunklee, RN & Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor through the American Heart Association. This class provides a basic overview and is designed to prepare parents and caregivers with practical, hands-on skills to respond in an emergency.

Register using the link in our comments.

Please Note: This class does not provide certification in CPR or Choking.

01/13/2026

We still have spots available for our Creighton Model Intro Session on Tuesday, February 3rd from 5:00 - 6:30 PM! 🌟

The Creighton Model is an empowering, natural approach to fertility awareness—whether you’re avoiding pregnancy, trying to conceive, or addressing reproductive health concerns.

🌟 $60 per couple
🌟 Free Childwatch when requested on registration

Register using the link in our comments, or give us a call at (319) 232 - 2695 for a free consultation to find out if Creighton is right for you!

01/09/2026

Join us for our second session of this new class offering - Mental Health Tips & Advice with Katie Schmitz! ✨

This class provides a monthly opportunity to discuss tips and advice in areas of parenting, self care, family relationships, marriage, life balance and more!

Katie Schmitz is a licensed and trained mental health professional that has partnered with Guiding Star for almost 5 years to provide counseling for those that Guiding Star serves. She is trained in Somatic trauma processing, EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Play Therapy and is passionate about teaching others about how their brains, hormones, bodies and spirituality intersect to help them reach others at a heart level. Prior to becoming a therapist, Katie was a stay at home mom for 14 years and worked as a life coach with a StrengthsFinder base. She has been married to Bart for 22 years and is the mother to 5 children ranging in age from 11-20.

🌟 You can register and submit questions using the registration form in our comments, or simply bring them with you.
🌟This will be an open class format so come once, twice or to all of them.
🌟You can come alone or as a couple. Make it a date night and include dinner and time for discussion.
🌟Free childwatch available when requested on registration form!

No matter when or how often you come, Katie will be glad to offer support and guidance for you and your family. 💕

Address

220 Southbrooke Drive
Waterloo, IA
50702

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.guidingstarcedarvalley.org/

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