Events

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 breastfeeding support group, La Leche 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: Courtney 337.540.6179 or Mary Ellen 337.842.9896 Facebook ...

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 ...

For those cancer patients who are newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or who have completed treatment. TIME : 11:45a.m.- 1:00p.m, lunch served LOCATION : Shearman Conference Room CONTACT : Ashley Rene, LMSW (337) 494-4644 *YOU MAY BRING A ...

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 ...

A support group by and for the parents of children with genetic disorders. For more information, call the group’s founders, Ashleigh Hornsby (337) 853-7657 or Jessi James (337) 563-1178.

The Sibling Class is designed for children 2 to 10 years of age, who will learn how to interact with a new baby through hands-on practice with dolls. One or both parents are asked to attend, and everyone will tour the mother/baby unit. Families are ...