Cloth Diapering 101

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

From a beginner for a beginner! This is a cloth diapering beginner class for anyone interested in saving a few extra bucks and keeping a few thousand disposables diapers out of the landfill. Learn about the how-to’s, see and practice on some real cloth diapers, and talk to someone who does this in real life. …

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$10

Foods for Fertility

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

During reproductive years, ovaries are ready to release an egg each month; however, that process can be easily derailed. If hormones are out of balance, ovulation may not occur at all. In this class, we will learn how diet plays a role in fertility for both men and women (foods have a surprisingly powerful effect …

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$25

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 Oldre is a professional birth doula and has assisted women during labor since 2013. Bring …

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$25

Breastfeeding: 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

Foods & Mood

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

Evidence suggests that foods can help conquer moodiness and more serious mood problems such as anxiety and depression. Studies show a dramatic improvement in depression and hostility scores, along with physical benefits, with a plant-based diet. This may happen because inflammatory foods such as dairy, meat, and eggs may trigger chemical changes in the brain. …

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$25

Mother Daughter: Intro to Womanhood Class

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

We are so excited to share this evening with you and your daughter! We focus on helping girls understand their 4 main superpowers and how puberty relates to each of them. Those "super powers" are Ovulation, Menstruation, Gestation, and Lactation. We spend most of our time in the Ovulation and Menstruation categories - explaining signs …

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$25

Breastfeeding Celebration Open House

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

World Breastfeeding Month | Open House August 10 | 6:00-7:00pm We want to celebrate YOU! The mama who has exclusively breastfed, the mama who exclusively pumps, the mama who has overcome challenges to breastfeed past their baby's 1st birthday, the mama who breastfed until she returned to work, the mama who has breastfed even when …

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Mother Daughter: Intro to Womanhood Class

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

We are so excited to share this evening with you and your daughter! We focus on helping girls understand their 4 main superpowers and how puberty relates to each of them. Those "super powers" are Ovulation, Menstruation, Gestation, and Lactation. We spend most of our time in the Ovulation and Menstruation categories - explaining signs …

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$25

Father-Son: Intro to Manhood

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

In Intro to Manhood, we will cover the objectives every boy undergoes in the process of becoming a man. These objectives include the development of the body, anatomy, physiology and character traits of an upstanding man. The material is designed to give boys a concise, yet digestible, knowledge of the changes their bodies will go …

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$25

Breastfeeding 101

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

Are you curious about breastfeeding? Have you just started your journey and feel like you have a lot of questions? This class will equip you with the basics of breastfeeding as well as the knowledge and support to have a successful breastfeeding journey. Susan Wirtjes, IBCLC, has been teaching women for 40+ years and will …

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$25

Gracefully Navigating Peri-Menopause & Menopause

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

Come celebrate our feminine design and learn different ways you can support your body and gracefully navigate the changes peri-menopause & menopause bring! Women ages 35-65 are welcome to attend. We will cover some common issues and fears related to peri-menopause and menopause, how God designed our bodies, and what happens to our bodies and …

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$25

Breastfeeding: 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