Your Body is NOT The Problem
What is Wholistic Feminisim?
The Guiding Star Project was founded on the belief that women deserve far more than the current standard of healthcare. As part of this national network, Guiding Star Marshalltown offers an empowering alternative — one that respects women’s bodies, honors natural design, and cares for the whole person.
The Problem with Modern Women's Healthcare
The modern medical model teaches women that their bodies need to be fixed. From an early age, girls are told their natural cycles are inconvenient, their fertility is a flaw, and that suppressing or altering their body is the only way to thrive.
This message is everywhere — in the way birth control is handed out to teens, in rushed OB visits that ignore emotional well-being, and in a birth culture that treats labor as a problem to manage, not a miracle to support.
Too often, women are reduced to numbers and protocols. Their health is treated as a series of symptoms, not a beautiful, integrated whole. And the result? Women and babies suffer — physically, emotionally, spiritually.
Our Response: A Wholistic Alternative
At Guiding Star Marshalltown, we take a different approach. We care for women through every stage of life — fertility, pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and beyond — with respect and dignity.
We provide:
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Fertility education
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Pregnancy and childbirth support
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Breastfeeding and postpartum care
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Life-affirming resources for women facing unexpected pregnancies
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Family-centered wellness programs
Health, Marriage, and Grief Counseling
Free Mom & Baby Essential Resources: Aggie’s Closet
We don’t treat your body like a problem to be solved. We honor it as a wonder to be understood.
A New Feminism, Rooted in Truth
Wholistic feminism is about affirming what’s already good and powerful within women. It means supporting the natural rhythms of the female body, not fighting them. It means recognizing that women shouldn’t have to choose between their fertility and their freedom.
You Are Welcome Here
At Guiding Star Marshalltown, we meet women where they are. Whether you’re learning about your fertility for the first time, preparing for birth, seeking support as a new mom, or walking through a difficult moment — we’re here for you.
We believe every woman deserves care that strengthens her, not suppresses her. We believe you are strong, capable, and beautifully made.
Let us walk with you.