Pregnancy

Woman’s Hospital Mental Health Unit Opening in Baton Rouge

Great news for Baton Rouge moms: Woman’s Hospital will open Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit for pregnant and postpartum women in September 2024. Pregnancy and having a baby can trigger intense emotions, from excitement and happiness to being overwhelmed and anxious. Women face hormonal and physical changes and the new responsibilities of caring for […]

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Maddie’s Footprints – Footprints Forever Marathon & Fun Run

We recently discovered Maddie’s Footprints, an exceptional organization that offers both emotional and financial support to families in the Greater Baton Rouge area experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Countless families, including my own, have endured the silent heartache of losing a pregnancy or child. It’s a sorrow that no one should bear alone, and

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Importance of maternal nutrition before and after pregnancy

The following Q&A was originally posted on 1,000 Days’. This month, 1,000 Days’ is hosting “March for Nutrition,” a campaign focused on the importance of good nutrition before and during pregnancy to ensure good fetal, infant and maternal health outcomes. Baton Rouge’s own Dr. Leanne Redman was recently featured on 1,000 Days’, sharing her expertise

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