Guiding Star Marshalltown

Life After Abortion (Peer Support)
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Individual personal support for those who wish to find hope and healing after abortion. No matter where you are in your journey of healing, we want to help guide you. Our amazing counselor, Carrie, has worked with so many women on this topic and has a huge heart to help women, like herself, find hope and healing after an abortion.
Led with compassion using resources learned by attending a weekend event with Restored by Grace http://restoredbygraceministries.com
Please register here (before noon the day prior to the event) or call 641-351-4041 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Bump to Baby (Pregnancy Support)
2025-04-17 05:30 - 18:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
What can you expect when your baby is ready to make his/her arrival?
Come and socialize with other expectant moms, share your advice and get your questions answered by Emily Zambrano-Andrews, a Certified Nurse Midwife, and Danielle Dunning, a doula.
Please call 641-351-4041 for more information or register by 12:00pm (noon) of the day prior to class.
Thank you!

One On One Breastfeeding Support (By Appointment Only)
2025-04-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-28 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-27 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-10 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-03-07 08:00 - 19:00 and 1 more date | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Breastfeeding can feel complicated and overwhelming. Come and get your lactation questions answered and get the support you need! Baby weight checks also available. Free of charge.
Breastfeeding advice and support from our Lactation Counselor, Rebecca Driscoll PA-C, CLC.
Register one day before the date above at noon and Rebecca will get back to you about an appointment time.

2nd Annual Mother's Market
2025-04-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States

Mother-Daughter - Intro to Womanhood
2025-04-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
You and your 9-13 year-old daughter are invited to spend an evening with us! 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 they are approaching, the way they might feel during those phases of their cycles, how to prepare for their first period, exploring ways to contain the flow, and what’s normal, what’s not, etc.
We also want to help them connect this season of puberty and all that comes with it to the future beauty of their design should they want to become mothers someday. Our hope is that in exploring the topics of pregnancy and breastfeeding, it helps them develop a healthy respect for the functionality of their bodies so they can walk through their development more confidently. We’ll also start to explore the concept of SPICE in a way that helps them understand their changing feelings and how they are spiritual, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional beings and can connect with those around them in these different categories.
The cost of this Mother-Daughter class is $25 and an additional $10 will be added per daughter (1 daughter = $25, 2 daughters = $35, etc.). Each daughter will receive a gift and folder of resources that will further the discussion and relationship you have with your daughter around this transition into womanhood. We hope this class serves both of you in fostering healthy conversations about the female body and its superpowers!

Register one day prior to the event before 12:00 noon. Thank you!

Miscarriage and Infant Loss (Peer Support) By Appointment Only
2025-04-09 10:00 - 20:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
If you or someone you love has suffered the loss of a child, come join us for conversation and support, by appointment only.
The conversation will be led by compassionate moms who have experienced this kind of loss, they are here to help you through this difficult time.
Please call or register here and they will get back with you to schedule a day and time to get together for an appointment.
Thank you!

Intro to Fertility Education (Creighton Model)
2025-04-07 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Are you experiencing fertility related issues? Are you trying to avoid or achieve pregnancy? Are you experiencing menstrual health related issues? This class is for you! Kaleigh, the instructor, of Guiding Star Sioux Land, will be providing a virtual introductory class to the Creighton Model of natural fertility and family planning, which is a mucus observation based system with referrals to natural, life-affirming medical professionals. It is a versatile system that can be used from the ages of 16 until menopause. Kaleigh has been a user of the Creighton Model since 2011, a practitioner since 2018, and was certified in 2020. Sign up for the introductory class at the following “contact us” link: https://guidingstarsiouxland.org/contact-us/
The first class is free. However, to adequately and confidently learn the system, it is recommended that you have individualized follow-up sessions, which have a cost to them. The recommended follow-up schedule is 2,4,6,8,12 weeks, then 6,9, and 12 months from the Intro session.

One On One Breastfeeding Support (By Appointment Only
2025-04-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States

Bump to Baby Pregnancy Support
2025-03-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
What can you expect when your baby is ready to make his/her arrival?
Come and socialize with other expectant moms, share your advice and get your questions answered by Emily, a Certified Nurse Midwife, and Danielle, a doula.
Please call 641-351-4041 for more information or register by 12:00pm (noon) of the day prior to class.
Thank you!

Healthy Family Fair @ Marshalltown High School Round House
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Marshalltown Community High School, 1002 S. 3rd Ave., Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
GSM will have an information table at the Healthy Family Fair at the MHS Round House on Saturday March 8 10am-1pm. Come and visit us to find out about our services. Games and prizes too!

Miscarriage and Infant Loss (Peer Support)
2025-03-05 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-02-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
If you or someone you love has suffered the loss of a child, come join us for conversation and support.
Led by compassionate moms who have experienced this kind of loss, we are here to help you through this difficult time.
Please call or register by noon on the day prior to the meeting so that we know to expect you. 641-351-4041
Thank you!

One on One Breastfeeding Support
2025-02-27 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-21 08:00 - 19:00, 2025-02-20 08:00 - 19:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States

Parenting with Love and Logic
2025-02-24 17:30 - 18:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Feeling the frustration of parenting? Want to learn how to set limits without using anger or threats? Want to learn tips on how to set expectations that will help your child? Mrs. Karen Mussig, School Counselor and mother of six, will provide a parenting class based on the book, Parenting with Love and Logic. The class is based on the Love and Logic parenting theory, which is a gentle parenting strategy that emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and natural consequences. Geared for parents toddler through adolescent.

Gracefully Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
2025-02-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Come celebrate our feminine design and learn how you can support your body and gracefully navigate the changes peri-menopause & menopause bring!
Women ages 35 and up are welcome to attend! We’ll cover some common issues and fears related to peri-menopause and menopause. We will also cover ways you can create health through mind-set, de-stressing, food choices, exercise, sleep, hormone therapy and intimate moments. This class will be two hours and will have time for Q/A and discussion. Come with any concerns and questions!

About the Instructor: Julie Grunklee is a Registered Nurse, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Fertility Care Practitioner Intern and holds a Masters Degree in Community Health Education from the University of Northern Iowa.
Please register by noon on the day before class.

Faith-Based Counseling (By Appointment Only)
2025-02-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Currently completing her internship for a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling, Brooke has a strong foundation in pastoral counseling and behavioral health and a heart for empathy-driven, trauma-informed care. Brooke is here to support individuals facing a variety of challenges, including trauma and abuse recovery, infertility or postpartum struggles, anxiety and depression management, and marriage and relationship guidance. Counsel is all virtual, is free, and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Register here and an email will be sent to Brooke and then she will call or email you and schedule a date and a time that works for both of you.

Bump to Baby (Pregnancy Support)
2025-02-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
