Learning and Brain Development Lab

Parent Resources

Family Connects New Orleans

Phone: (504)-658-3266

https://nola.gov/health-department/family-connects/

  • Offers evidence-based nurse home visiting services, where trained nurses provide up to 3 visits, comprehensive assessments, and follow-up calls.
 
One Happy Mama

Phone: (504)-265-6889

https://www.nolanesting.com/new-orleans-birth-class

  • Provides resources and support to uplift young mothers
  • Mentoring, workshops, and community events

 

Nola Nesting

Phone: (504)-655-1819

https://www.nolanesting.com/new-orleans-birth-class

6024 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Voted best childbirth class in New Orleans.
  • Doula services, lactation consults & support groups.

Mindful Birthing 

https://www.mindfulbirthingnola.com

  • Tulane alumni, Ester Dejong, teaches Mindfulness Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) through a 9-week series.
 
Louisiana LAUNCH

louisianalaunch.org

  • Resources to help children meet milestones.

 

WIC Nutritional Program

Phone: (800) 251-BABY

https://louisianawic.org

  • Supplemental food and formula through up to age 5.
 
 
Access Diaper Bank (Gretna and Metairie)

Phone: 504-832-1503

  • Free supply of diapers and wipes once a month.
 

Nola Nesting

Phone: (504)-655-1819

https://www.nolanesting.com/new-orleans-birth-class

6024 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Voted best childbirth class in New Orleans.
  • Doula services, lactation consults & support groups.
 
 
LA Breastfeeding Support 

labreastfeedingsupport.org

  • Search by zip code to find support groups and resources.
 
All The Ways Supported 

Phone: 504-233-4114

https://www.allwaysbirth.com/

  • Provides professional pregnancy, birth, and post-partum support.
  • Offers lactation and infant feeding support.
 
Access Diaper Bank (Gretna and Metairie)

Phone: 504-832-1503

  • Free supply of diapers and wipes once a month.

Mindful Birthing 

https://www.mindfulbirthingnola.com

  • Tulane alumni, Ester Dejong, teaches Mindfulness Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) through a 9-week series.
 
Louisiana LAUNCH

louisianalaunch.org

  • Resources to help children meet milestones.
 
Family Connects New Orleans

Phone: (504)-658-3266

https://nola.gov/health-department/family-connects/

  • Offers evidence-based nurse home visiting services, where trained nurses provide up to 3 visits, comprehensive assessments, and follow-up calls.

WIC Nutritional Program

Phone: (800) 251-BABY

https://louisianawic.org

  • Supplemental food and formula through up to age 5.

This information is subject to change.