Hello! I'm a dedicated lactation counselor, specializing in ​providing personalized care through both in-home and ​office visits. My goal is to support and empower ​breastfeeding mothers on their unique journey by ​offering comprehensive lactation services tailored to ​their specific needs. Whether it's troubleshooting ​breastfeeding challenges, educating on proper ​techniques, or providing emotional support, I am ​committed to helping mamas and their babies thrive. As ​a mom who has had her fair share of struggles with ​breastfeeding, I know how difficult and isolating it can be. ​Let me help make it a positive bonding experience for ​you and your little one! - Olivia Cheramie, RN, BSN, CLC

I’m a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Lactation Counselor, and mama.

Hi I love children of all ages especially babies and I love helping mothers during postpartum. Reach out to me if you are looking for a postpartum doula or a night nanny

Hi! I’m Darlene! I am a postpartum doula & lactation counselor. I started Nurturing Mothers while keeping the needs of postpartum mothers in mind. A time where mama’s need to be supported & cared for, while caring for their babies. As a mother of 5, a grandmother to 4 and serving families as a nanny, I can resonate with all a mother endures during the postpartum transition. I have such a deep love for motherhood! So much that I want to serve mama’s to help them get off to a great start without feeling overwhelmed. Whether it be lactation support, rest from being up all night, support while still in the hospital, emotional support, help with running the daily household, grocery shopping, preparing meals or in need a good night’s rest with no worries. Each family is cared for by their particular needs. Each visit is tailored to the needs of that day.

I am dedicated to serving my clients and helping them to achieve the birth that they desire. I am also a homebirther as I have 2 boys of my own. Natural childbirth is empowering and it is a pleasure to go along this journey with expecting parents.

Empowered Birth Services of Acadiana is here to empower you as a parent & to provide you the much needed support during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I am a local Photographer and BEST Certified Doula & Placenta Specialist.

Hi, I’m Dr. Jennifer Melancon, PT, DPT. I help women take pain and scars away, along with wellness and support along every stage of life. I am a pelvic floor physical therapist and love to educate clients on how to help with healing from trauma, injury and scars from a body, mind, and movement standpoint.

Current statistics show that breastfeeding in lousina is the 2nd to lowest in the country and black women are have the lowest success rates. Subsequent to breastfeeding disparities are the lack of resources of breastfeeding support and education. Diversity in education and cultural sensitivities play a huge role in the success of breastfeeding. To be transparent there’s a need for more women of color within the network of breastfeeding support, this will have a positive impact and break a lot of the barriers that exist in the trust and care amongst black women. In a recent study data showed that along with a desire for support and education on breastfeeding African American women also wanted to see and felt that they’d benefit from having a woman of color as a breastfeeding specialist. As a African American Women myself I want to bridge the gap in care to the community and increase breastfeeding rates and education. As an African American mother of 4 that has had my own breastfeeding journey riddled with its own difficulties and lack of professional support, I set out to not only become educated in lactation specialist but to be the support to the community that so deeply is in need. I’m the 1st and ONLY Black IBCLC In my area , after doing very intense research into Diversity within Lactation Education and Support ; I am working closely with non black providers to help break the barriers that exist. It’s an honor to serve , and share my expertise. I will use my Masters of Arts in Health and Wellness with a focus in Human Lactation to continue to change the biases and lactation social injustices that impair so many Black families. I work with all families and specialize in the Black Family Barriers.