Events

The Prepared Childbirth Class is a hands-on approach to dealing with labor, delivery, and recovery. Students will learn comfort, relaxation, positioning, breathing, and massage techniques to use during labor and delivery. Birth preparation is ...

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. ...

So many moms and dads feel uncertain and overwhelmed when they leave the security of the hospital with a new baby. The Baby Care Class helps answer those nervous “Now what do I do” questions and so much more. Parents-to-be are encouraged to attend ...

A group for people in our area dealing with this incurable disease, to come together to share their stories, health tips and support. For more information, call Sabrina Sonnier at 337-287-6709.

A breast cancer support group for African-American women, but open to any woman regardless of race. For more information, call (337) 433-5817.

Before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with a mental health disease. Now the number of Americans seeking help to improve mental health is higher than ever. Southwest Louisiana, in particular, is facing a ...

Don’t underestimate the importance of education and peer support when living with diabetes. Located at Memorial’s Diabetes Education Office, 2804 Second Ave. For more information, call Memorial’s Diabetes Education at (337) 494-6425.

A support group for mothers & babies A breastfeeding 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. Contacts: Facebook: La Leche ...