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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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Memorial Hospital for Women Breastfeeding Class

1900 West Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Mother & Baby Support Group

602 North Acadia Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301

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New Orleans Breastfeeding Center

2714 Canal Street, Suite 505, New Orleans, LA 70119

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North Oaks Medical Center Breastfeeding Class

15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403

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Nurse Family Partnership

625 Bienville Circle, Natchitoches, LA 71457

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Nurse Nikki Family & Maternity Services

2714 Canal Street, Suite 505B, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Opelousas General Lactation Services

539 E Prudhomme Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Opelousas General Prenatal Class Series

539 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570

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Parents as Teachers

1035 Creswell Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101

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Pre and Post-Partum Breastfeeding Education

12080 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722

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Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes

433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427

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Rapides Regional Medical Center Breastfeeding Classes

211 4th Street, Alexandria, LA 71301

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St. Charles Parish Hospital WIC Breastfeeding Support

853 Milling Avenue, Luling, LA 70070

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Woman’s Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group

100 Woman’s Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Woman’s Hospital Lactation Support

100 Woman’s Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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Women’s & Children’s Hospital Breastfeeding Class

4600 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508

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Memorial Hospital for Women Breastfeeding Class

Recommended for the last 3 months of pregnancy, the Breastfeeding Class provides important information on lactation and successful breastfeeding. Participants will learn about positioning, latch-on and the importance of assessing baby’s intake. Information for moms who plan to continue breastfeeding when returning to work or school is included. Dads are welcome!

1900 West Gauthier Road, Guth Education Room 2, Lake Charles, LA 70605
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Mother & Baby Support Group

The Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is hosting Mother & Baby Support Groups that are of no charge to those who attend.  These support group meetings are designed to provide factual information and support interested mothers in learning more about the bond between their child and them. Meetings are coordinated by a certified lactation consultant and …

602 North Acadia Road, Thibodaux, LA 70301
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New Orleans Breastfeeding Center

The New Orleans Breastfeeding Center provides clinic visits that includes assessments of both parent and baby. We also offer classes, support groups, breastfeeding circles, pumps, breastfeeding supplies and more. 

2714 Canal Street, Suite 505, New Orleans, LA 70119
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North Oaks Medical Center Breastfeeding Class

North Oaks Medical Center offers a free class for parents who may be considering breastfeeding or who have already decided to breastfeed their baby. Topics include positioning the baby properly, nutrition, pumping and storing breastmilk and the benefits of breastfeeding. Spouses or other support persons are encouraged to attend. Classes are scheduled bimonthly and are …

15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403
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Nurse Family Partnership

Nurse-Family Partnership, a maternal and early childhood health program, fosters long-term success for first-time moms, their babies and society. Nurse-Family Partnership’s maternal health program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses. This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, …

625 Bienville Circle, Natchitoches, LA 71457
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Nurse Nikki Family & Maternity Services

Nurse Nikki is a wife, a mother of 3 kids, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and an internationally board-certified lactation consultant. She is the owner of Nurse Nikki Family & Maternity Services and Bloom Maternal Health clinic. She is the co-founder of the New Orleans Breastfeeding Center. Nurse Nikki educates and counsels families, schools and businesses about breastfeeding and prenatal, …

2714 Canal Street, Suite 505B, New Orleans, LA 70119
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Opelousas General Lactation Services

The Opelousas General Health System is hosting a Lactation Education Class for any mother interested in learning more about breastfeeding.  The class is lead by a Lactation consultant which is a professional breastfeeding specialist, trained to teach mothers how to feed their baby. They help women experiencing breastfeeding problems, such as latching difficulties, painful nursing, and low …

539 E Prudhomme Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570
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Opelousas General Prenatal Class Series

Every other month on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 6 p.m. in Auditorium A. Classes are held during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call or register online for upcoming class series that covers delivery, breastfeeding and infant care as well as a tour of the labor and delivery unit. Partners and support …

539 East Prudhomme Street, Opelousas, LA 70570
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Parents as Teachers

The Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is a home visiting program for pregnant or parenting families with children 36 months or younger in the Shreveport area.  Parent Educators provide personal visits in the home and offer health and developmental screenings for children, as well as resources for families to support them in reaching their goals …

1035 Creswell Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101
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Pre and Post-Partum Breastfeeding Education

The East Feliciana Parish Health Unit offers free breastfeeding education and support to women before and after pregnancy.  Clients will be given education on nutrition and breastfeeding for during pregnancy and post-partum.  Clients who qualify for the WIC program will receive these services for free.  All others will pay according to a sliding fee scale.  …

12080 Marston Street, Clinton, LA 70722
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Prenatal & Breastfeeding Classes

Our Lady of Angels offers a free prenatal and breastfeeding class that meets on the second Wednesday of each month.  Their experienced educators have the high credentials to teach childbirth and breastfeeding.  All of their classes are highly interactive to help expectant moms and family members practice newly learned skills.

433 Plaza Street, Bogalusa, LA 70427
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St. Charles Parish Hospital WIC Breastfeeding Support

Research has proven that there is no better food other than breast milk for a baby’s first year of life. The experience of breastfeeding provides joyful bonding, cost savings and health benefits for both mother and baby. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The gift of breastfeeding will …

853 Milling Avenue, Luling, LA 70070
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Woman’s Hospital Breastfeeding Support Group

Woman’s Hospital is committed to helping you give your baby the best possible start in life. This breastfeeding support group is devised to help mothers and babies learn from a certified lactation nurse and other moms about their own successes and challenges with breastfeeding. Attendees will walk away with new ideas and techniques to try …

100 Woman’s Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Woman’s Hospital Lactation Support

The Woman’s Hospital provides free lactation phone consultation and troubleshooting advice from a registered nurse all day every day to the whole community by calling their WARMLINE. Woman’s board certified lactation consultants and nurses with advanced breastfeeding education provide all mothers with information on breastfeeding along with the knowledge and skills necessary to give their …

100 Woman’s Way, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
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Women’s & Children’s Hospital Breastfeeding Class

Hosted by Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, this class gives the expectant mother an overview of breastfeeding. The class covers many topics, such as nursing for the first time, appropriate techniques, anatomy/physiology and prevention of breastfeeding problems. Attendance is encouraged prior to delivery. Fathers or significant others are welcome. Classes are offered on various Monday …

4600 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA 70508
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