Mary's Hands Network

05/11/2026

Tomorrow it begins. Pi Cohort '26 Birth Doula Training starts May 12 and we are ready. To everyone joining us; your community is waiting for you.

05/10/2026

2 days away! Pi Cohort '26 Birth Doula Training begins this Monday! We are so proud of everyone stepping into this calling.

05/09/2026

3 days until Pi Cohort '26 kicks off! Our Birth Doula Training begins May 12 and we could not be more excited to welcome our newest cohort. The work of transforming maternal health in Louisiana starts here. Stay tuned!

05/08/2026

Please note the upcoming Conscious Moms Miles 2 Moms Event has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. Stay safe!

Due to severe inclement weather, we are postponing Miles2Moms to Saturday, May 30th. We can't wait to see you all then!

NEW DATE/TIME AND LOCATION:
Saturday, May 30th, 7:30 AM
📍LSU Soccer Complex

05/08/2026

FUN FACT: MELASMA

Let's talk about melasma, also called "the mask of pregnancy."
These are dark patches that can show up on your face... usually on your forehead, cheeks, or upper lip.
Pregnancy hormones combined with sun exposure trigger increased melanin production, which creates these patches.
They usually fade after pregnancy, but they can stick around longer for some people.
Sunscreen is your best friend here... it won't reverse melasma, but it can keep it from getting worse.
If you're dealing with this, you're not alone. It's super common and nothing you did wrong.

More info:
American Academy of Dermatology
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/melasma-treatment

Did you get melasma? And did it fade postpartum? Let us know in the comments!

05/07/2026

Mary’s Hands Network will be at the Miles 2 Moms event this Saturday with Conscious Moms

Miles2Moms 5th Annual is almost here—a FREE family-friendly 2-Mile Run/Walk in support of maternal mental health.

Saturday, May 9th
📍 The Hayfield, Alex Box Stadium, Gourrier Ave
⏰ Event begins at 8:30 AM
📝 Registration starts at 7:30 AM

Event highlights include:
• Keynote by Cheri Johnson of Woman’s Hospital
• Mom Village, a curated network of resources for moms and families
• Exclusive 5-year Louisiana maternal mental health data
• FREE CC’s Coffee, Aveda glitter braids, family-friendly experiences, and giveaways

Register now: https://www.consciousmomsla.org/miles2moms-register

05/07/2026

One week from today, our Founder and Executive Director, Madeline LeBlanc, will be presenting at the Advancing Maternal Health Virtual Connection Forum hosted by the American Heart Association, and we are so excited for her to represent MHN on that stage!

This is an important conversation, and we'd love to see our community there. It's free, it's virtual, and it's one week away. Scan the QR code in the flyer to register!

05/05/2026

Mamas, you deserve to be celebrated!

Join us this Mother's Day season for a day of community, support, and love. We hope to see you there!
Register today to secure your spot!

05/05/2026

Feliz Cinco de Mayo desde la familia de MHN! 💟

05/02/2026

Fed with Love. This week Maddy the Doula lady discusses choosing which feeding method works best for your family. Follow your heart; there is no wrong option as long as your choice reflects what works best for you and your family.

05/01/2026

SIDE SLEEPING

Fun Fact Friday: there's actually a reason providers tell you to sleep on your left side during pregnancy.
Side sleeping... especially on your left... helps optimize blood flow to your uterus, kidneys, and baby. It takes pressure off
major blood vessels and keeps everything circulating the way it should. Right side is fine too, but left is slightly better.
Now, does this mean you need to panic if you wake up on your back? No. Your body will wake you up if it's a problem.
But if you're trying to get comfortable, left side with a pillow between your knees is your best bet.

Comment down below if you have a preference for which side feels more comfortable!

Learn more:
ACOG
https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/sleeping-during-pregnancy
Side sleepers, back sleepers, or the person who wakes up in a completely different position every time?