​UPCOMING CLASSES AND BREASTFEEDING EVENTS IN THE ACADIANA AREA!

Bookmark this page for the current classes and educational breastfeeding events.  Breastfeeding related events, such as prenatal or postpartum care and wellness, will also be listed here.  For ABC sponsored events and event teams, see our Event Registration page. 

Breastfeeding support, Classes and events...



Our Breastfeeding Circles will start next month and will occur every other month. These circles are welcome to mamas who are currently breastfeeding (any age is welcome and supported) or breastfeed at any point in their life (even if it was decades ago).
We want to normalize a beautiful and natural thing + plan on inviting or providing resources for mamas who are struggling with breastfeeding.
ONLINE PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS
​Want to Breastfeed? Get Prepared.
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Breastfeeding often takes new moms (and seasoned moms) by surprise. Challenges in the early days are common. 80% of mothers who weaned in the first 6 weeks did not want to stop, but did not meet their intended goals for a variety of reasons.
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Prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives, to increase your chances of success.
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This course is comprehensive and thorough. It goes beyond the WHY you should consider breastfeeding and into the practical information on HOW to breastfeed. So many women tell me things they wish they knew about breastfeeding looking back on their experiences...this course is all of that wisdom, compiled in one place.
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Topics covered include:
  • Benefits of breastfeeding
  • What to expect in the first days after birth and the first few weeks
  • Pumping (include how to size yourself for flanges)
  • Bottle introduction and recommendations
  • Troubleshooting common issues and when to seek skilled help
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With an online format, you're free to take the course any time, 24/7, before OR after your baby arrives.
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Click here to sign up or read more about course content.
Community Birth Companion hosts a monthly breastfeeding support groups in Opelousas, LA. We are now part of the statewide Cafe au Lait - Breastfeeding Support for Women of Color program.  Our focus is to promote and support breastfeeding in communities where breastfeeding rates are low.  Mothers with support breastfeed longer.
Each meeting is FREE, there is also food and beverage for all participants.
  
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 6-8p

CBC Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Clinic
2206 George Drive Opelousas, LA

TEXT “CAL337” to 77948 for text reminders.
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Get your breastfeeding questions answered!
Refreshments and giveaways!
Meet other Moms!
Fathers, Partners, Grandparents and children are welcome!

local Prenatal & Postpartum Resources, Classes, and events 

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​Evidence Based - Experience Based
​These classes cover nutrition, exercise, relaxation, stages of labor, comfort measures, breastfeeding
and so much more!

This is an 11-week comprehensive course preparing you and your partner for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and beyond.
The classes are in person. You can also attend this live class online.
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​Call or email for information on
individual and group pricing.
Kendra Coco, M.A., AAHCC, CLC
337-344-5208
kendra@specialdeliverydiva.com
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​The Prepared Childbirth Education Course features the Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices. The goal is simple: to have all parents feel confident, supported, and empowered in birth and parenthood.
This this course is a 3 week series. Learn More

2022 Course Series Dates:
October 12th, 19th, 26th
November 2nd, 9th, 16th
2023 Course Series Dates:
January 11th, 18th, 25th
February 1st, 8th, 15th
March 15th, 22nd, 29th
April 5th, 19th, 26th
May 10th, 17th, 24th
June 14th, 21st, 28th
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​All classes are held in Broussard at CajunStork at The Natural BirthHouse from 6-8:30pm. $250 investment. Register: https://forms.gle/UCaFcXYuVfEuRyVX9 Once you register, I will send you the invoice for the deposit to hold your spot.
This is a class catered to all things VBAC (VBAC is a vaginal birth after a caesarean) put on by Brittany LeBouef - The Berry Doula. Brittany is a VBAC Link certified doula. She has had 2 VBACs herself and has helped many clients and women in my support groups achieve their VBACs. What she finds to be the most beneficial thing to achieving a VBAC is learning the information.
This class is designed for mom and birth partner. It is a one-time 2-3 hour class. Right now they will be virtual, on Zoom. Class is $75 and free for doula clients with a paid deposit. Only 4 spots available.
For now, classes will be held once a month.

Upcoming class dates:

To enroll, please message EMBRACE YOUR BIRTH DOULA SERVICES by Brittany LeBouef with your email or email Lebouef.embrace@gmail.com and you will sent an invoice.
If you would like a private class in your home, please email or PM Brittany LeBouef.