Guiding Star Marshalltown

One on One Breastfeeding Support (By Appointment Only)
2024-11-13 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-11 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-08 08:00 - 19:00, 2024-11-05 08:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Faith-Based Counseling
2024-11-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Currently completing her internship for a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling, Brooke has a strong foundation in pastoral and behavioral health and a heart for empathy-driven, trauma-informed care. Brooke is here to support individuals facing a variety of challenge, including trauma and abuse recovery, infertility or postpartum struggles, anxiety and depression management, and marriage and relationship guidance. Counsel is all virtual 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.

Thankful To Be a Woman Open House
2024-11-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Join us for refreshments and conversation and celebrate the Feminine Genius!
Open House 5pm – 7pm

Miscarriage and Infant Loss (peer support)
2024-11-06 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-04 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-07 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!

Gracefully Navigating Peri-menopause and Menopause
2024-11-04 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.

One on One Breastfeeding (By Appointment Only)
2024-11-01 08:00 - 19:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States

Bump to Baby (pregnancy support group)
2024-10-24 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 5:00pm of the day prior to class.
Thank you!

Life after Abortion (peer support)
2024-10-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-15 18:30 - 19:30 | 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 or call 641-351-4041 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Aligning the Stars Charity Gala
2024-10-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Midnight Gardens, 1501 S. 17th Ave., Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Come support Guiding Star Marshalltown at our Annual Aligning the Stars Charity Gala on October 17th from 6:00-9:00 pm at Midnight Gardens in Marshalltown, IA. All proceeds go to Guiding Star Marshalltown to help continue their mission of helping women and families in Marshall County! There will be a three course meal, drinks, silent auction, photobooth, shop merchandise, and learn more about Guiding Star services at the learn more booth! We are excited to have Kara Warme be our speaker for the evening talking about the “Culture of Life for Future Generations”!
Early Bird Ticket Prices:
$45 individual
$360 to sponsor or host a table of 8
Purchase your ticket here:

Like to purchase cash for your ticket? Come into our center from Monday-Thursday or email contact@guidinstarmarshalltown.org
Ticket sale ends on Aug 31st, then prices go to $60 per individual ticket and $500 per table. Get this great deal before it’s too late!
Share the word! We hope to see you there!

Too Beautiful For Earth - Infant and Miscarriage Remembrance and Shared Burial Service
2024-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Center School Cemetery
Anyone who has been touched by the loss of an infant or miscarriage may bring a small memory (picture, note) to be placed in a casket and buried after the service.

Lactation Support Group
2024-10-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Emily Zambrano-Andrews, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife, and lactation consultant, will discuss with the group about ensuring a good milk supply in the early days of newborn period and beyond.
(This is great for women and their partners nearing the end of pregnancy as they prepare for breastfeeding their newborn and anyone who is struggling or has more interest in learning more and getting support from a lactation consultant.)

Please call 641-351-4041 for more information or register by 5:00pm of the day prior to class.
Thank you!

Boys to Men
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
An introduction to the masculine journey, where fathers and sons (12-16 years) can learn and discuss in a confidential atmosphere what it means to be a man, that is, a man for others. We will present some general ideas of how a boy with fatherly care can progress through the phases of manhood, and explore some specific topics of growing up and standing up in today’s world. There is also a fun team game for you to do with your son! Please register before noon the day before the event.

Harnessing Your Hormones for Health and Weight Loss
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Learn how to eat and exercise in sync with your monthly cycle to take advantage of your body’s natural rhythms. By understanding and aligning your nutrition and movement with your cycle, you can tap into your body’s innate wisdom for optimal well-being! You will learn about each phase of your cycle and the proper nutrition and exercise to help you feel energized and balanced! You will learn about proper water and protein intake, importance of sleep, what stress levels do to your health, exercise tips, endocrine disruptors and more!
Guiding Star Marshalltown’s partner and class instructor, Jen English, is a health & wellness coach and the owner of A Well+Fed Life! The mission of A Well+Fed Life is to help women learn to increase their freedom with food & elevate their life by taking ownership of their health through the support of personal coaching, education, and community.
Child watch available!

Comfort Station - Oktemberfest
2024-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Marshalltown Square, IA, 50158, United States
Need a comfortble place to nurse or change a diaper? We got you! Our booth will have wipes, diapers, changing table, fans, refreshments, and comfortable chairs for nursing your baby! We will be set up on Main Street Marshalltown in front of the courthouse by the craft vendors all day Saturday.

One on One (By Appointment Only) Breastfeeding Support
2024-09-25 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-24 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-20 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 08:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 08:00 - 20:00 | 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 and Rebecca will get back to you about an appointment time.

One on One Breastfeeding Support
2024-09-11 | 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 at least one day before the date above and Becca will get back to you about an appointment time.

Stress, Your Cycle & What You Can Do About It
2024-09-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
Have you ever wondered how stress affects your cycle? How sometimes when you’re under a lot of stress your period is early or late? Do you know about the different kinds of stress and how they can affect your cycle?
Join Julie Grunklee, RN, FCP at Guiding Star Marshalltown where you’ll learn about the different kinds of stress, how they affect your cycle (or your gynecological health-which affects your overall health & wellbeing) and what you can do about it.

Julie is an RN, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, FertilityCare Practitioner and holds a Masters Degree in Community Health Education with nearly 30 years of experience in helping others understand how they were designed as well as helping them discover the strategies they need to lead happy, healthy, vibrant lives by aligning with that design.

One on One Breastfeeding Drop In Support
2024-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | 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.

Harnessing Your Hormones for Health and Weightloss
2024-08-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Guiding Star Marshalltown, 2501 S. Center Street Suite M, Marshalltown, IA, 50158, United States
