Maternity Resources
North Oaks Health
Car Seat Fitting
Ensure your child’s safety with our professional car seat fitting service every first Thursday of the month or by appointment.
- Register at northoaks.org/classes-events/
Breastfeeding Classes
Discover the benefits of breastfeeding, proper latching techniques and tips for successful breastfeeding.
- 2 hour class
- Register at northoaks.org/classes-events/
Prenatal Classes
A series of 3 classes, 2 hours each, on labor and delivery, comfort measures, and post-partum recovery and newborn care.
- Register at northoaks.org/classes-events/
State Resources
Nurse Family Partnership
Provides services and supports for first-time moms including preventive health practices, child health development, and family self-sufficiency.
- P: (985) 871-0210
- F: (985) 871-0214
- nursefamilypartnership.org/locations/Louisiana/
- Email: paula.watts@la.gov
Parents as Teachers
Provides services and supports for parent or guardian including parent-child interaction, developmental screening, family well-being, and monthly group connections.
Other Resources
Restoration House
Provides pregnancy tests, counseling, education, ultrasounds, infant clothing, diapers, formula, more.
The Mommy Dearest Foundation
Provides resources for pregnant moms and their infant.
Catholic Charities
Provides temporary housing (adoption & parenting)
- (225) 336-8708
- ccdiobr.org
- For diapers complete the form noted on the website: ccdiobr.org/what-we-do/stabilizing-families-individuals/maternity-services/
Housing for pregnant and homeless
- Housing at Sanctuary for Life & St. Patrick’s House
- (225) 336-8700
Woman’s Hospital GRACE Program (Baton Rouge)
Case management for pregnant moms with current or history of substance use disorder. Must be pregnant to start the program and services can continue up to 1 year after delivery. Provider referral not needed.
Women’s Life Ministries
Provides support for pregnancy and parenting education.