GUIDING STAR
CEDAR VALLEY
2020
WATERLOO, IOWA
GUIDING STAR CEDAR VALLEY
PILLARS OF CARE AND RESOURCES
PREGNANCY &
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
WE ARE HERE FOR THOSE WHO MAY HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:
- LABOR/DELIVERY
- BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
- WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER BABY IS BORN
- SIGNS AND TREATMENT OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
- ABORTION PILL REVERSAL
FERTILITY AWARENESS
Within this realm of support, we offer free consultations for women and couples who may
have questions regarding their natural fertility. We offer individualized care with professionals representing Creighton and FEMM fertility awareness based models. Whether they have questions on how to track their cycle, physical or emotional struggles with infertility, or how to avoid/acheive pregnancy, we are here to provide the care they need.
WE ARE HERE FOR THOSE WHO MAY HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:
- TRACKING FERTILITY CYCLE
- NATURAL INFERTILITY TREATMENT
- AVOIDING OR ACHIEVING PREGNANCY
NATURALLY
- TREATMENT OF WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
SUCH AS PCOS OR ENDOMETRIOSIS - TEENAGE APPROPRIATE EDUCATION ON
BODY AWARENESS
GUIDING STAR CEDAR VALLEY
MISCARRIAGE & INFANT
LOSS SUPPORT
WE ARE HERE FOR THOSE WHO MAY HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT:
- SUPPORT AFTER MISCARRIAGE OR LOSS
OF AN INFANT - MEMORIALIZING THEIR BABY
- WAYS TO HELP FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER
THROUGH A MISCARRIAGE
- BURIAL RESOURCES
- FINDING SUPPORT GROUP OR 1 ON 1 MENTORSHIP
How can you help us?
PROMOTE GUIDING STAR SERVICES TO YOUR COMMUNITY
- CONTACT US FOR ANY MATERIALS NEEDED TO PRESENT TO YOUR COMMUNITY
- REFER FRIENDS/FAMILY TO US AS YOU ARE HEARING OR SEEING THE NEED
- GET ON OUR NEWSLETTER/BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT MAILING LIST
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
- CONSIDER US IN YOUR YEARLY OR MONTHLY REGULAR GIVING
- INVITE US TO COME SPEAK AT A GATHERING
- TAKE UP A SECOND COLLECTION AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCH COMMUNITY
– HOST A COLLECTION ON YOUR OWN AND WE WILL PROVIDE MATERIALS
VOLUNTEERS
WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF PEOPLE WILLING TO VOLUNTEER IN VARIOUS TASKS
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SOME AREAS OF SERVICE ARE:
- CHILDWATCH
- CLERICAL
- HOUSE KEEPING IN GSCV SPACE
- VARIOUS COMMITTEES
How can we help you?
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
FREE CONSULTS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
WE HOST A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR OFFERINGS VIA OUR MONTHLY BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT,
SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, LINKEDIN), AND OUR WEBSITE :
GUIDINGSTARCEDARVALLEY.ORG
FREE SPACE FOR MEETINGS
NEED A COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE FOR MEETINGS OR GET TOGETHERS? FEEL FREE TO USE OUR COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY ROOM FOR STAFF MEETINGS, SMALL GET TOGETHERS,
BIBLE STUDIES, OR JUST TO HANG OUT! CONTACT US TO RESERVE THE SPACE.
Guiding Star Cedar Valley Contacts
JAMIE RATHJEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PHONE | 319.232.2695
SARAH KOPRIVA | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
GRACE SCHMADEKE | MARKETING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, & DEVELOPMENT
DANIELLE MARTENS | CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR
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WebsiteFAQ's
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS NATURAL LAW?
Guiding Star honors the Natural Law ethic; a way of life which is given to us by the Creator and is evident through the natural order of creation and human reason therefore, we believe in the inherent dignity of every human being beginning with natural conception and ending with natural death.
WHAT IS YOUR MISSION?
HOW DO I PAY FOR SERVICES?
WHAT IS A DOULA?
A doula is a trained non-medical support person who educates a mother/couple so they can feel informed on the choices they are making during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
CAN I RECEIVE CARE IF I DON'T USE FIAT FAMILY MEDICAL FOR MY DOCTOR?
Yes, ANYONE can use our services no matter what family medical practice they belong to! We assist anyone and everyone who is looking to gain more knowledge about their own body. Just call 319-232-2695 to set up a free care consult with us!