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Informed Consent

By Mark Cavaliere / February 19, 2025

Informed Consent is your legal right to receive clear, complete, and honest information about any medical procedure or treatment before making a decision. It ensures you have the power to ask questions, understand potential risks and benefits, and make choices that align with your values and needs—free from pressure or coercion. Informed consent protects your autonomy, giving you full control over your healthcare decisions.

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Yesenia M.

16:34 22 Jan 25

The atmosphere was incredibly inviting, making me feel safe, supported, and confident that any concerns I had would be addressed. The space was calm, peaceful, and beautiful, and the staff were not only kind but also highly educated and eager to assist with whatever they could.

Millet G.

19:15 21 Nov 24

Everytime I’ve been, I’ve only had great experiences! Especially with Ms. Martha! She’s a very kind person, listens & pays attention to detail. She has been very helpful to my family & I with services! & always does everything with a smile on her face!!! ❤️❤️

Abigail L.

20:23 14 Oct 24

Best staff ever! I have never had such an amazing experience. I cannot recommend them enough!

Valerie V.

16:51 31 Aug 24

Thank you for helping the community

Bonnie E.

04:50 29 Aug 24

Amazing, thank you for all the help

Alexander M.

19:42 24 Jun 24

First time coming here with my wife. Everyone was very helpful and attentive to our questions and concerns concerning our first pregnancy.

Damaris M.

19:39 24 Jun 24

Just came in for a doula consultation and all the staff greeted me in such a friendly manner! Being that this is my first pregnancy, I was so amazed at how many resources this place has to offer and can’t wait to work with them through my trimesters!

D M

16:03 22 Jun 24

Made my wife feel so safe and welcome. Highly recommend to anyone pregnant or who’s a new parent.

lauren “.

15:47 05 Jun 24

As someone with anxiety and extreme paranoia I’m so glad I found this place. Not only did my councilor Dariana help me see the bright side of pregnancy, she makes me feel so cared about, and heard. The environment in this facility is not like a clinic but a safe and warm cabin. So many free gifts, advice, and classes! Wow. Thank you guiding Star. You all are making my journey enjoyable and stress free ! ❤️

adrilet V.

22:25 04 Jun 24

I absolutely love coming here they are so helpful. All the staff here is amazing!! They have been giving the best guidance throughout my pregnancy!

Lexii C.

22:36 23 May 24

I’m so blessed to be able to come here to see my little one and they are so full of love and positivity! I even love all the pregnancy classes and more can’t wait to have more classes and ultrasounds here. They really are a blessing! -Lexii

Jackie F.

19:59 23 May 24

Es un lugar que sirve de apoyo para todas las mamás y sus bebés. Me han ayudado mucho, dándome la información necesaria, apoyando y guiando los pasos de cada etapa de mi embarazo. La gente sumamente especializada en cada área. Y me motivan a seguir adelante con la fuerza necesaria para ser una gran mamá. Además de que regalan pañales y si eres de bajos recursos hasta con cosas qje necesitas para tu bebé.

We E.

22:42 20 May 24

Very informative & helpful during the pregnancy process.

Kayla P.

19:49 20 May 24

Great services love the doula there

Brandi L.

20:31 17 May 24

the ladies here have been nothing but sweet, informative, comforting and helpful for my first pregnancy. thank you!

Fernanda R.

17:12 14 May 24

Very professional and welcoming love it

Mariana G.

16:43 14 May 24

They really do help you in anything that you need

Lotu L.

16:45 07 May 24

Amazing Experience with me and my Partner, we're both Military and they fully supported and outdid our expectations when it comes to ultrasounds,classes & etc. 10/10 Recommend to anybody not only Military.

Jade S.

16:45 07 May 24

Guiding star is amazing, been seeing them since 12 weeks & I’m currently 29 weeks. They offer a lot of resources for first time mom, with them, I was able to do pregnancy classes, get a doula and do birthing classes. Along with that, you get diapers and wipes for free. Also their technology is amazing for seeing baby in 3D/4D and they offer Hello baby packages which is definitely worth it!Very friendly and nice staff!

Karla C.

05:33 07 May 24

Voy a ser mama x segunda vez. Yo pense q solo venia a hacerme un ultrasonido. Pero me fui super contenta. Porque no solo pude ver a mi bebe ♥️ tambien me dieron mucha informacion‼️ Lo recomiendo al 💯 es el mejor lugar al que e ido‼️ Muchas gracias 🙏 por la atencion y los detalles que tienen con las personas‼️ Me hicieron sentir super especial♥️

Pedro C.

22:08 06 May 24

Amazing service would recommend for many to come very respectful, very professional made our day.🐻

Bryan C.

20:59 06 May 24

Very good experience!! Very warming in the room a lot of extras and a lot of pictures.Definitely recommend!

Johanna S.

20:21 06 May 24

Me encanto la experiencia! Muy clara la informacion! Y muy amables todas las chicas!

Camille O.

17:49 03 May 24

I love the amazing experience with all the ladies as well as the classes they offer! I would recommend them to every expecting mother! Thank you all for making every experience so personal💗

Destini H.

16:32 03 May 24

Guiding star is a great place. Every staff member here is absolutely amazing and has been very supportive throughout my journey here with them. A comfortable safe place, with no judgement involved. I recommend this place to anyone that is pregnant and would like a counselor to talk to or any other type of support you may need throughout your pregnancy.

Cerrie M.

17:52 02 May 24

Amazing lactation services! I have been seeing Luz to help my newborn and I during our breastfeeding journey and she has provided so much help AND hope to keep pursuing breastfeeding even amidst the challenges during this first month!I would 100% recommend this program to expecting and new mommas looking for pregnancy/lactation help!

Amanda P.

16:53 02 May 24

Friendly staffExcellent resources

Nicholas P.

16:47 02 May 24

I’m excited to know how far along the baby is! This place is the best excellent staff members!!

Sarai C.

16:42 02 May 24

The councilor was very nice she was very helpful in giving me tips and info on the classes they provide. I would recommend coming here to know more about pregnancy and the baby.

gabriella R.

22:14 01 May 24

Having found out I was pregnant for the first time, I was very excited and came to Guiding Star for help. They were very attentive and understanding to every thing I had to say as well as any questions I had. Unfortunately, I miscarried a few weeks after going but even then, the women there helped me grieve properly and gave me a feeling of comfort and knowing that I wasn't alone helped me immensely. I recommend this place for first time or even fifth time moms, everyone there is always ready to help.

Rebekah V.

21:34 01 May 24

Absolutely love this place! They treated me so wonderfully. Everyone was so helpful during my entire pregnancy and even after my baby was born.My husband and I enjoyed all the classes we took. Our instructors were amazing at what they teach and the information given to us has been exactly what we needed during the pregnancy and postpartum.Would definitely recommend anyone who is pregnant and trying to navigate through all the chaos to go to Guiding Star!

Valentina C.

23:48 08 Apr 24

Everyone was so sweet here! Their services so needed when you first find out you're pregnant. Also, I love how they are focuses on empowering women, especially mothers! Highly recommend!! 🥰

Raul M.

16:22 28 Mar 24

Amazing place!

Verito L.

12:44 23 Mar 24

This organization comes to Horizon and delivers diapers, wipies, etcWe’re so blessed to have you Guiding Star!Thank you for caring so much about our babies

Joan P.

12:41 23 Mar 24

This place and others like it help women who are pregnant or already have children. They give away diapers, formula, have nurses and nurse practitioners on board.

Joslyn J.

21:42 22 Mar 24

Excellent service, clean facilities and superb staff. Thank you for making me feel comfortable from beginning to end. I appreciate the entire staff and all that you do for the community and would most certainly recommend Guiding Star to anyone seeking Women's Healthcare!😘

Florencia M.

19:44 14 Mar 24

Thank you for helping the women of Las Cruces! Girls and new moms need these crucial resources!

Karina H.

22:17 26 Feb 24

It was my first time here and my husband and I had the best experience! I felt so comfortable and was content to see my first baby in the ultrasound. Everyone there is sweet, they answered every question we had.

Suri H.

09:03 16 Dec 23

Wonderful tactics! They are extremely sweet, sneaky, and knowledgeable about how to attract vulnerable women and ensure that they cannot pursue abortions. Top boss Mark Cavaliere is a pro-life HERO!!! Keep up the great work, guys!

Bradley H.

01:11 09 Sep 23

Great experience, staff was nice and kind all questions answered.

samantha H.

01:01 09 Sep 23

Martha & the staff were very friendly & made our experience amazing. They gave us some goodies for baby on the way, they treat you with much care. Recommend you to stop by!

Joanna S.

16:56 08 Sep 23

Wonderful experience. Lovely staff, very nice. Highly recommend

Diana C.

23:11 21 Aug 23

Best place ever! They make you feel so welcomed and comfortable. Sweetest lady's I've ever met

Patty P.

19:55 15 Aug 23

Excelente atención en general . Gracias a todos por su ayuda , muy buena información .

Lindsey R.

18:06 16 Jun 23

The most amazing Well Women's Healthcare Team I have ever met. So helpful in every way. Made my family feel safe, supported and covered with resources. I recommend to any woman who is pregnant or thinks she may be pregnant.

Alphonse S.

19:05 09 Mar 23

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Lorely R.

19:14 01 Feb 23

Thank you for always making our experience a happy one!

Edith F.

02:33 26 Oct 22

Excelente atención y servicio a la mujer !

Gabby P.

21:24 21 Sep 22

Love how comfortable and welcoming the staff make you feel very friendly

brandy N.

20:54 14 Sep 22

I really enjoyed the experience, I have never been greeted amazingly. I was shocked and was suprised with smacks,greeting a GIFT BOX,and to see my tiny little baby. I also got lots of information here than I ever have about the baby.

Eve P.

05:18 25 Aug 22

So sweet and such a positive environment. I was super nervous going in but they made sure that I was comfortable and had everything I needed. I’m going to have my very first child and I have never felt so reassured and ready for anything until now❤️

Samuel Uribe M.

16:16 24 Aug 22

Amazing staff, lovely people. Treated me and my wife very kindly.God bless this place!

Hadey S.

12:41 23 May 22

When I first went they were so nice and understanding.. I recommend going there as a first time mom or not they are so lovely and kind people

IRRD

13:15 09 Feb 22

I took a class [Healthy Cycle Healthy You] with Jane She is really knowledgeable can't wait for the next class i have with her. Also curbside pick is so easy and fast the ladys are great there. They really do help you out. You guys rock!!! 🌟

Crystal T.

18:07 08 Dec 21

Absolutely loved my visit. Such friendly, warm welcomes, and very informative information. Thank you all for making my 1st visit beautiful.

Laila A.

23:20 30 Nov 21

The staff here are absolutely incredible and very welcoming. I loved it. As a woman experiencing a first time pregnancy, this place was beautiful and comforting. No judgement. No rushing. And no stress. I also did my Ultrasound here and the woman who performed it was VERY informative and gentle - I was so happy and emotional with this overall experience I would recommend it to anyone who needs help and guidance with their pregnancy. At the end, they gave me a gift basket filled with cute and resourceful goodies and walked me out, congratulating me as I left. This place is perfect. 🤍

Vanessa R.

18:57 05 Oct 21

This place blew my expectations. I was feeling nervous and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. They provided me with all the information necessary to get my pregnancy started on the right track. Very grateful!

Mercedez G.

17:05 21 Sep 21

helpful resources for those who are struggling and need help. Great hospitality and attitude from everyone.

Paloma V.

19:30 16 Sep 21

Very friendly staff, make you feel secure. They give you a lot of support

Ness C.

23:25 15 Sep 21

Sweetest people ever❤️ Recommend to everyone!

Daena E.

04:07 19 Aug 21

I had so much anxiety going to this appointment, and all the staff and nurses made me feel so comfortable. They offered so many programs and services that can be so much help for the community. Left with sonogram pictures and a bag full of little essentials that I may need. Highly recommended, Thank you so much!

gissel H.

19:39 11 Aug 21

Honestly made me feel so welcomed and safe! 10/10!! thank y’all for being so kind❤️

Briana G.

22:11 14 Jun 21

Love the Christian environment. God totally led me here 🥰

Carolyn A.

03:46 13 Apr 21

I felt so welcomed when I came here, everyone is so nice and caring, they give you all the information you need, and help you as much as they can, highly recommend coming here! I would give it more stars if possible!

Stephanie R.

16:08 08 Oct 20

Guiding star ⭐️ HeyI can’t thank enough for helping me out . I’m currently without insurance and I went in for a ultra sound. my experience here was a 100% satisfaction .! They went above and beyond the staff there made me feel so welcomed and loved. They gave me so much information and also sent me home with my own ultra sound pictures and gift basket for my baby. I signed up for classes also for free. They also offer counseling whenever you made need. The best part was how easy and comforting all the employees made me feel the moment I called for questions till the moment I left the office. I would recommend all the mommy’s To check out this place you won’t regret it ❤️🤰🏻.

Andrea P.

03:25 23 Sep 20

Their Healthy Cycle, Healthy You class was eye-opening for me. I found it truly empowering to understand my body and its beauty like never before. They offer something every woman deserves to know.

Marisol C.

03:36 14 Aug 20

Very nice and caring people!!!

Darleen M.

02:00 03 Aug 20

I went 12/5/19 and I was positive pregnant had the most beautiful experience everyone so nice and helpful but lost my baby in a car accident, now I am going again to see if I m pregnant which I know I am cuz I did it at home. Same person but not sure to tell him our relationship is different

Jane S.

12:32 24 Jul 20

Such an amazing g place! You always feel so loved and supported!

Faith H.

17:01 08 Jun 20

The nicest woman I have ever talked to! I need some answers and I got them within an hour just by phone call! The best place I’ve been to so far in El Paso. Highly recommend!

Lizbet S.

20:46 01 Jun 20

Es el mejor lugar que una mujer puede encontrar. Te ayudarán lo mejor que puedan hacerlo. Acérquese realmente ayudan mucho a la mujer. Estoy muy agradecida con todos aqui. Todos sus servicios son gratuitos .. desde pruebas de embarazo, ultrasonido .

Joann B.

00:14 17 Mar 20

As soon as you walk in the people here are so nice and accepting and open and warm and make themselves available to whatever you need.

Noel S.

02:27 25 Feb 20

I absolutely had the best experience at guiding star! They were super sweet and answered any questions that I had I will definitely be visiting again!

Nancy V.

21:35 19 Dec 19

Very kind and professional staff and a very comfortable environment

Jessica S.

17:24 14 Dec 19

It is a great place to volunteer. I loved how kind the staff was to the women that went in seeking services.

Jessica C.

03:58 22 Nov 19

Glad to know women and mum's have a place to turn to when in need. I spoke to a lady who works here when I took my daughter to the pediatrician. Even mentioned a man cave for Father's. I will definitely recommend this place. And will be going to some parenting classes

Katherina C.

09:19 02 Oct 19

I'm so fortunate to have found this place! Not only are they extremely informative, they are so welcoming and comforting. My experience here was one of the best I've ever had. The services they offer and at no cost. You really can't find a better place locally.

Amber

04:52 24 Sep 19

Life changing ❤️

Stephanie C.

00:23 24 May 19

This place is wonderful from when you walk in to the exam room the ladies were so nice best of all the services are free!

Cammy G.

16:42 02 Feb 19

Great place to be informed and get real and caring help!!! God bless!!!

A L.

22:30 23 Jan 19

Amazing staff. They are ready to answer all questions and support any decision you'd make. Calming atmosphere.

Courtney P.

13:39 02 Nov 18

I got the best, most supportive help here. They are honest about everything. Thank you so much!

Carlos A L.

00:50 26 Jan 18

This place is a blessing. They really care for all pregnant women.

Jose R.

17:14 23 Jan 16

All human beings are created in the image and likeness of GOD. If we reflect upon ourselves, we can begin to understand our participation in the Greatest of our Creator. The acknowledge of the value of life that comes through Revelation leads us to understand better this Gift and to appreciate it: as a result, we Worship and Love more and more the Giver of this Gift.

Monica B.

21:01 01 Aug 15

Pregnant & scared? House of Hope gives compassionate & non-judgmental care to anyone wanting help. All of the services are free of charge to the women & families because of the generosity from our community.

El Paso Branch

Monday Available by Phone

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Las Cruces Branch

Monday Available by Phone

Tuesday Available by Phone

Wednesday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday Available by Phone

Friday Available by Phone

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

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