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CenLa Healthy Start

The program focuses on supporting families with the challenges of raising small children.

Healthy Start is a free program for pregnant women and caregivers (both men and women) with children up to 18 months of age who live in Central Louisiana (Region 6).

06/04/2026

🌸 Moms, mark your calendars for Monday, June 8! We have TWO great opportunities to connect, learn, and support your parenting journey!

💛 All Hands In Maternal Support Group
📍 Vernon Parish Library
🕙 10:00 AM

Join us for a morning of connection with local moms while creating a beautiful suncatcher craft! Our counselor, Nikki Evans, will facilitate the group, and our IBCLC, Lauren David, will be available to provide breastfeeding tips, support, and encouragement.

This group is open to ALL moms—you do not have to be enrolled in Healthy Start to attend!

👶 Children are welcome, but space is limited to 10 children. Be sure to scan the QR code to reserve your spot.

🍎 Cradle Connections
📍 Westside Regional Library
🕠 5:30 PM

Join Jennifer Duhon from the LSU AgCenter and Lauren David as they share practical guidance on introducing whole-food first bites beyond cereals and purées, using an open cup from the start, and supporting your baby's natural feeding instincts. Learn how to build confident, connected mealtimes for your little one!

🥤 Refreshments will be provided, and partners are welcome to attend.

📲 Scan the QR code to register.

06/03/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨

Get ready to be inspired! Dr. Lakisha Mamon is joining us at this year’s summit, and her background is nothing short of incredible.

She’s a Xavier University alum with a degree in Biology, earned her medical degree in Nebraska, and completed both Adult Psychiatry training and a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship through LSUHSC/Ochsner. She also completed the Harris Infant Mental Health Fellowship, giving her deep expertise in supporting children ages 0–5 and strengthening parent‑child relationships.

And fun fact — she’s a certified foodie who loves everything about New Orleans.

We’re excited for you to learn from her at the Maternal Health Summit!

📍 Maternal Health Summit
📅 June 12, 2026
📍 LSUA

Haven't registered? Click this link to get your ticket today!
https://foundationforwellness.com/maternal-health-summit/

06/01/2026

This weekend, Cenla Healthy Start proudly hosted our Community Doula Training, led by Melissa Harley with DONA International!

This training provides participants with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become doulas and support families throughout pregnancy and birth. By increasing access to trained doulas in our community, we are taking an important step toward improving maternal and infant health outcomes across Central Louisiana.

A special thank you to Humana Healthy Horizons for sponsoring this training and investing in healthier beginnings for mothers, babies, and families throughout our region. Your support helps create lasting positive change in maternal and birth outcomes in Cenla.

Together, we are building a stronger network of support for families and working toward healthier pregnancies, safer births, and brighter futures. 💜

05/29/2026

Whether you're trying to figure out if Healthy Start is for you, learn more about our services, or get information for a friend, we would love to answer any questions you may have!
Send us a message, or give us a call at 318-725-4220.

Ready to sign up? Click the link below!
🖱 https://forms.office.com/r/2MWRUiLv9h

05/27/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨

We are excited to welcome Carrie Templeton as a featured speaker at our upcoming Maternal Health Summit!

Carrie will be presenting:
“Project M.O.M: Transforming Care for Pregnant & Postpartum Women with Substance Use Disorders”

With extensive experience in healthcare leadership, maternal and child health services, physician relations, and program development, Carrie has played a key role in launching innovative initiatives that improve care for mothers and families. Her work with the HERO program and Foundation for Wellness reflects her passion for building systems of support for women during pregnancy and postpartum.

This session will highlight the importance of compassionate, coordinated care for women affected by substance use disorders and the impact that community collaboration can have on maternal and infant outcomes.

We are honored to have Carrie share her expertise and insight with providers and community partners from across Central Louisiana as we work together to improve maternal health outcomes in our region.

📍 Maternal Health Summit
📅 June 12, 2026
📍 LSUA

We can’t wait to learn from this powerful presentation! 💚

Haven't registered? Click this link to get your ticket today!
https://foundationforwellness.com/maternal-health-summit/

05/25/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, our office will be closed today, May 25th, and will reopen tomorrow, May 26th at 8AM.

05/22/2026

Today is World Preeclampsia Day 💙💗

Preeclampsia rates are on the rise in the US and are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. Let's spread awareness and ensure that EVERY mother who is pregnant or postpartum knows the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia.

Symptoms include:
🚨Severe Headache
🚨Swelling in the hands and face
🚨Visual issues
🚨Nausea and vomiting
🚨Stomach or abdomen pain
🚨Sudden weight gain
🚨Shortness of breath

Click the link to learn more! https://www.preeclampsia.org/AwarenessMonth

Address

3600 Jackson Street , Suite 113
Alexandria, LA
71303

Telephone

+13187254220

Website

https://www.acadianafamilytree.org/programsservices/healthy-start/

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