Resources

in New Orleans + online

988 National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Louisiana Crisis Hub- Access point to crisis services across the state. 855-242-2735.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: 1-833-852-6262
Louisiana Domestic Violence hotline: 1-888-411-1333
Louisiana Sexual Assault Crisis line: 888-995-7273
Exhale Pro-Voice- offers nonjudgmental emotional support after an abortion.
M+A Hotline- healthcare professionals provide free and confidential information on miscarriage and medication abortion.
Repro Legal Helpline- talk to a legal expert about abortion, pregnancy loss, and birth; free and confidential.
Miss Anne’s Maypop Herb Shop- Indigenous-owned local shop offering a wide variety of bulk herbs, teas, tinctures, and salves.
Make Birth Better- information on birth trauma for birthing parents, partners, and birth workers who have witnessed trauma.
Birth Monopoly- resource for survivors of obstetric violence and mistreatment during childbirth.
JustBirth Space- HEAL support group for people who have experienced trauma or obstetric violence during pregnancy, birth, or postpartum. Always free, always virtual. Check website for the next cohort’s start date.
Postpartum Support International- free virtual support groups: birth trauma support and BIPOC birth trauma group.
Coming soon!
Online:
Re:birth hosts a monthly virtual fertility support group and private facebook page.
Resolve: The National Infertility Association offers information, resources, and support for anyone struggling with infertility.
Star Legacy Foundation- Resources and support for families experiencing pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and neonatal death. Free online support groups include early/late pregnancy loss, infant loss, dads, grandparents/extended family, pregnancy after loss, and parenting after loss.
Return to Zero- Inclusive guidance for pregnancy loss at any stage, ending a wanted pregnancy, infant/toddler death, and loss through surrogacy and failed adoption. Specialized support for LGBTQ+ and communities of color. Offers virtual support groups, retreats, webinars, and workshops.
The Miscarriage Doula- One-to-one support, online groups, and information for loss at any stage of pregnancy. Current support groups include one miscarriage, recurrent losses, loss after living children, and loss in the second trimester.
Ending a Wanted Pregnancy- Grief support after pregnancy termination for medical reasons.
Online:
Aeroflow Breastpumps- have an electric breast pump shipped to you for free, covered by your insurance.
La Leche League- Breastfeeding info A-Z.
Rainbow Families- information and virtual support groups for LGBTQ+ family building.
Gay Parents to Be- information on biological family-building, adoption, and foster parenting for LGBTQ+ families.
Trans Fertility Co.- information for birthing and non-birthing trans parents.
Maia Midwifery- information, virtual consults, and support groups for LGBTQ+ & solo parents.
Breastfeeding without Birthing- free, virtual support group for folks wanting to learn about induced lactation. Every other Monday at 7pm CST.
Postpartum Support International- comprehensive resource for anyone struggling with mental health during pregnancy, postpartum, or loss. Offers information, helpline, support groups, training, provider directory, and more.
International Association for Premenstrual Disorders- online resource for PMS, PMDD, and other cyclical mood disorders. Offers virtual peer support groups.
Coming soon!
Coming soon!
Postpartum Support International- offers over 50 FREE ongoing virtual support groups. Topics include mood support, pregnancy loss, fertility challenges, trauma, BIPOC parents, ADHD, queer/trans parents, mindfulness, yoga classes, and more! Registration required.
JustBirth Space- An inclusive online space rooted in reproductive justice that centers BIPOC and LGBTQ+ perinatal experiences. Current groups include postpartum group, infant feeding support, queer families, and birth trauma processing circle. Always free, always virtual.

On My Bookshelf

Recommended reads from your local bookworm + birth nerd

Want to read for free? (I know, what a wild idea!) Reach out for my list of birth-related books available at the New Orleans and Jefferson Parish public libraries.

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Resources

in New Orleans + online

24-hour Crisis Hotlines

After Abortion

Alternative Medicine

Birth trauma

Family Support

Fertility

Grief & Loss

Lactation & Infant Feeding

LGBTQ+

Mental Health

Midwifery Care

Sexual Health

Support Groups

On My Bookshelf

Pregnancy & Birth

Postpartum

Full Spectrum Lactation

Newborn Care

Mental Health

Pregnancy Loss & Infertility

LGBTQ+

Parenting

Children's Books

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Bethany LeBlanc, LCSW, PMH-C