Community Resource Guide
Well-Ahead Louisiana Community Resource Guide
Populated by Louisiana residents, the Community Resource Guide provides local resources for topics such as breastfeeding, diabetes prevention and management, health screenings, healthy eating, heart disease, physical activity, stress management, and tobacco cessation.
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Bienville Medical Center WIC Breastfeeding Support
1285 Pine Street, Suite 102, Arcadia, LA 71101
Cameron Parish Health Unit WIC Breastfeeding Support
107 Recreation Center Lane, Cameron, LA 70631
La Leche League of Bossier Breastfeeding Support Group
3950 Waynes Avenue, Bossier City, LA 71112
La Leche League of Lake Charles Breastfeeding Support Group
1900 W. Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
La Leche League of St. Tammany Breastfeeding Support Group
1505 North Florida Street, Suite B, Covington, LA 70433
Acadia Parish Community Clinic WIC Program
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a supplemental nutrition program providing pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children (under 5 years old) with nutritious foods and nutrition information. Foods provided may include infant formulas, cereal, and juice as well as milk, cheese, eggs and other nutritious foods. WIC is available for Louisiana residents who …
200 Frog Festival Drive, Rayne, LA 70578
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American Legion Hospital Breastfeeding Classes
American Legion Hospital in Jennings offers free prenatal and follow up post-partum breastfeeding classes. The classes are taught by Sarah Deese, RN IBCLC, a board certified lactation consultant. For more information on the classes you can call the OB/GYN Clinic of JALH at (337) 824-6150. Dr. Krystle Baker, an OB/GYN specialist with the OB/GYN Clinic of …
1634 Elton Road, Jennings, LA 70546
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Art of Breastfeeding
Art of Breastfeeding is an education and support group hosted by St. Tammany Parish Hospital. Parents will learn how to establish a breastfeeding routine that will enable them to use their breastfeeding skills with confidence; facilitating a positive and successful breastfeeding experience. This is a FREE series of two classes on Monday nights 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2018 Class …
1202 South Tyler Street, Covington, LA 70433
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Bienville Medical Center WIC Breastfeeding Support
One of the primary goals of the Louisiana WIC program is to improve the health status of infants by encouraging WIC mothers to breastfeed their infants. Since its beginning in 1974, the WIC program continues to promote breastfeeding as the optimal feeding choice for most infants. The gift of breastfeeding will provide a healthy start for your …
1285 Pine Street, Suite 102, Arcadia, LA 71101
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Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Club
All Pregnant and Breastfeeding Mothers Welcome! 2nd Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. *Dates/Times subject to change. FREE mother-led breastfeeding support. Enjoy fellowship, sisterhood and support. Bring your baby, older children, and supportive partner. Share your breastfeeding experiences and learn from other mothers in a welcoming community setting. Also enjoy a FREE meal and door prizes!
2920 Round Grove Lane, Shreveport, LA 71107
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Breastfeeding and Beyond
Slidell Memorial Hospital offers Breastfeeding and Beyond, a mother-to-mother support group. This group includes informal discussion led by a Slidell Memorial Hospital lactation consultant. Moms and babies are welcome—no dads, please! Light snacks will be served.
1001 Gause Boulevard, Slidell, LA 70458
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Cameron Parish Health Unit WIC Breastfeeding Support
Cameron Parish Health Unit offers breastfeeding support for WIC mothers choosing to breastfeed. Participants are provided information through counseling and educational materials. Breastfeeding mothers also receive follow-up support through peer counselors. In addition, breastfeeding mothers can receive breast pumps, breast shells or nursing supplements to help support the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding mothers are eligible …
107 Recreation Center Lane, Cameron, LA 70631
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Childbirth and Breastfeeding Basics
All classes will be held in AMC Acadian Room. Please enter through courtyard entrance. Topics Covered:
3501 U.S. Highway 190, Eunice, LA 70535
Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms
St. Tammany Parish Hospital Community Wellness Center is happy to announce “Drop in Fridays for Breastfeeding Moms.” Staff members are available to discuss and help with any issues you may be experiencing with breastfeeding. Just drop in for help! Services are provided by an Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice Certified Lactation Counselor. Hours are …
3457 Highway 190, Mandeville, LA 70471
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Family Road Breastfeeding Basics
Are you looking for an innovative seminar where you can learn how to get your breastfeeding relationship off to a great start? This series will offer you education, encouragement, and emotional support. You will earn valuable breastfeeding items that will help you Learn Mothering through Breastfeeding: Much more than Nutrition. Mom is welcome to bring …
323 East Airport Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Glenwood Medical Mall Breastfeeding Class
This class is designed to teach moms the basics of breastfeeding, including getting started in the hospital, positioning and latching assessment, and breastfeeding management. Classes are held the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is free. Classes are held at Glenwood Medical Mall. Please use entrance 1. Please register at …
102 Thomas Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
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ICAN of Northwest Louisiana
The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). ICAN of Northwest Louisiana serves Shreveport, Bossier City, and the surrounding areas. ICAN provides a safe environment where you can …
Bossier City, LA 71112
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La Leche League of Bossier Breastfeeding Support Group
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. We also provide health care professionals with continuing education opportunities …
3950 Waynes Avenue, Bossier City, LA 71112
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La Leche League of Lake Charles Breastfeeding Support Group
A breastfeeding support group, La Leche League offers monthly meetings that are helpful for pregnant moms and moms who are already nursing. Meetings are free and open to mothers and babies. This group meets from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
1900 W. Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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La Leche League of Monroe
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. We also provide health care professionals with continuing education …
601 McMillan Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
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La Leche League of Ruston
La Leche League of Ruston provides mother-to-mother breastfeeding information and support. La Leche League Leaders are available by phone, email, or facebook to help with breastfeeding questions. Two meetings (morning and evening) are held each month. All women interested in breastfeeding are invited. Babies and expecting mothers are welcome. A lending library is available. Topics …
151 Camillia Circle, Ruston, LA 71270
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La Leche League of St. Tammany Breastfeeding Support Group
Are you breastfeeding your baby? Are you pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding? Join the La Leche League whose primary goal is Mother-to-Mother Support. FREE meetings are held the first Friday of every month at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital Parenting Center.
1505 North Florida Street, Suite B, Covington, LA 70433
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La Leche League of Winnsboro
La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing education, information, support, and encouragement to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women interested in breastfeeding are welcome to come to our meetings or call our Leaders for breastfeeding help. We also provide health care professionals with continuing education …
705 Prairie Street, Winnsboro, LA 71295
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Lafayette General Breastfeeding Classes
Are you planning on breastfeeding your infant? If so the Lafayette General is offering General Breastfeeding Classes that may be of interest to you. The classes will cover a variety of topics including breastfeeding techniques, and potential concerns. Classes begin at 6:00 p.m. and last approximately 2 hours per class. The classes are held in the Owen Auditorium, …
1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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Lafayette General Milk Bank Depot
A milk depot is an amazing resource that allows nursing mothers to donate their breast milk to infants in need. The Lafayette General Medical Center (LGMC) is the first milk bank depot in Southwest Louisiana and the third breast milk donation depot in the state. All donated frozen breast milk will be sent to Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin, where it is processed …
1214 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
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