Surviving the First Few Weeks

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

The first weeks after your baby is born are challenging! Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, those postpartum weeks are a time of transition and finding your family’s “new normal.” From infant care to a new normal, come learn some tips for making that transition easier on everyone! You will get to sit …

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$15

Creighton Model Introductory Session

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

At Guiding Star Cedar Valley, we believe real healthcare empowers women with the knowledge of their fertility. Fertility should be respected and understood, not treated as an illness. But too often, women are simply given contraception with no invitation to learn about the way their bodies function and no opportunity to even begin to learn …

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$60

The Magical Hour Watch Party

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

Calling all doulas, nurses, childbirth educators, and parents to join us on October 10th at 6PM for The Magical Hour Watch Party! Join us for popcorn and great discussion with Susan Wirtjes, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Professional. For more about this film, visit this link. Register here! Guiding Star Cedar Valley is located at 220 Southbrooke Drive, Waterloo, …

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$5.00

Breastfeeding Support Group

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

We are excited to start hosting our Breastfeeding Support Group at our Guiding Star Center! Our Breastfeeding Support Group will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been …

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Free

No Matter How Small Celebration of Life Event

Mt Olivet Cemetery 3912 W 4th Street, Waterloo, IA, United States

Believing that all life is sacred, Hagarty Waychoff Grarup Funeral Service and Guiding Star Cedar Valley invite you to the 5th Annual No Matter How Small Memorial Event to assist in commemorating the lives lost due to miscarriage and infant loss. We invite anyone who has been touched by miscarriage or infant loss to join …

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Free

Creighton Model Introductory Session

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

At Guiding Star Cedar Valley, we believe real healthcare empowers women with the knowledge of their fertility. Fertility should be respected and understood, not treated as an illness. But too often, women are simply given contraception with no invitation to learn about the way their bodies function and no opportunity to even begin to learn …

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$60

Pumping 101

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

How much do I need to pump? When should I pump? How much should I be putting in a bottle at each feeding? These are common questions as mamas prepare to return to work and continue their breastfeeding journey. We want to be here to support you and answer all of your questions! Susan Wirtjes, …

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$25

Breastfeeding Support Group

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

We are excited to start hosting our Breastfeeding Support Group at our Guiding Star Center! Our Breastfeeding Support Group will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been …

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Free

Microbirth Watch Party

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

We are excited to host a watch party for the film Microbirth on November 7th, 2023 at 6PM. Join us for popcorn and great discussion with Susan Wirtjes, Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Professional. "Microbirth is a multi-award winning documentary exploring the latest science about the ‘seeding and feeding’ of a baby’s microbiome during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding. The film features …

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$5

Breastfeeding Support Group

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

We are excited to start hosting our Breastfeeding Support Group at our Guiding Star Center! Our Breastfeeding Support Group will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been …

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Birth Your Way

Guiding Star Cedar Valley 220 Southbrooke Dr., Waterloo, IA, United States

Have you thought about what you want your birth story to be? Our partner, Zenith Birth Services, will be educating you on what to expect during labor, comfort measures, and, most importantly, how to have an informed birth experience. Sarah and Chelsea is a professional birth doula and has assisted women during labor since 2013. …

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$25

Breastfeeding Support Group

We are excited to start hosting our Breastfeeding Support Group at our Guiding Star Center! Our Breastfeeding Support Group will meet at Guiding Star Cedar Valley on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month from 9:30am-11am. Childwatch is available and you can register here. Each meeting will be led by Susan Wirtjes who has been …

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Free