Louisiana’s BREASTFEEDING law
R.S. 51.2247.1 states that a mother may breastfeed her baby in any public
place and clarifies that breastfeeding is not a violation of law.
R.S. 46.1409B(5) prohibits any child care facility from discriminating against
breastfed babies.
- Your breastfeeding supplies are tax free in Louisiana at www.revenue.louisiana.gov, search breastfeeding!
- Your insurance coverage may soon include Lactation Services according to ACA www.hrsa.gov/womensguidelines
Find resources in YOur areaCOFFECTIVE.COM is a website and free mobile app designed to help mothers and their families prepare for pregnancy and delivery. It includes listings of a variety of local breastfeeding resources.
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pacify health wic app is lauched
The new Pacify App was recently launched throughout Louisiana to all WIC participants. This is a free resource for all prenatal and postpartum parents, whether breastfeeding, formula feeding or a combination of both.
WIC clients just needs to contact their WIC Clinic to get that clinic's code number to enter during the sign-up process, so they can get free unlimited access to the app.
The app offers on-demand video chat access to a Lactation Consultant 24/7. They can also connect to their WIC clinic right through the app to talk to someone at their clinic during clinic hours.
WIC clients just needs to contact their WIC Clinic to get that clinic's code number to enter during the sign-up process, so they can get free unlimited access to the app.
The app offers on-demand video chat access to a Lactation Consultant 24/7. They can also connect to their WIC clinic right through the app to talk to someone at their clinic during clinic hours.
These local, Acadiana area, breastfeeding communities are have admins who are CLCs, IBCLCs, Nurses, Dentists, Chiropractors, Certified Counselors, and/or other qualified professionals.
Vermilion parish breastfeeding groupwww.facebook.com/groups/597874847216219/north acadiana nursing moms www.facebook.com/groups/140531769457123/Café au Lait Louisiana Breastfeeding Support Group
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We believe that breastfeeding is the "norm" and results in healthier babies, mothers, families and societies.