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
MISCARRIAGE & INFANT LOSS SUPPORT
Within this realm of support, we offer free resources for women and couples who may have experienced the loss of a child through miscarriage/loss of an infant. We provide encouraging words, how they can memorialize their baby, meanwhile making them aware of what the mother may experience both physically and mentally directly after a miscarriage. We also connect with women and families with appropriate spiritual, emotional, and medical support as the need is identified.
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
We Also Provide...
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
We would love to come speak on topics such as fertility care, pregnancy and postpartum support, the dignity of our design, along with many other topics.
FREE CONSULTS
We provide free care consults for a variety of professional services to those who are in the areas of need as outlined in our Pillars of Care above.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
We host a wide range of classes and events throughout the calendar year. Stay Connected with our offerings via our Monthly Newsletter Announcement, social media (Facebook, Instagram), and on our website underneath the Events tab.
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! Please contact us to reserve this space.
Contact Us!
SARAH KOPRIVA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
sarah@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
PHONE | 310-232-2695
SARAH PAVELEC | DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
sarahp@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
GRACE SCHMADEKE | MARKETING & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
grace@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
DANIELLE MARTENS | CLIENT CARE COORDINATOR
danielle@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
NOEL NEFF | ADMINISTRATIVE & FINANCE ASSISTANT
noel@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
AMANDA BLOHN | FERTILITY CARE PRACTITIONER
amanda@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
JULIE GRUNKLEE| FERTILITY CARE PRACTITIONER
julie@guidingstarcedarvalley.org
FAQ'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!