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As moms, health + wellness is one of our utmost concerns in raising kids. Whether it’s the mental health of our kids following the pandemic, how much Bluey to allow our toddlers to watch or deciding where to deliver a baby in Lafayette, LA, all moms simply want the best for their families.

Lafayette Mom provides local families with the latest information and resources for the dozens of choices they have to make regarding the health + wellness of their Lafayette family.

Parents admittedly have a lot of decisions to make day-to-day. Finding honest and reliable resources for raising a family in Lafayette, LA shouldn’t be stressful, especially when it comes to the family’s health + wellness. There are so many different challenges  to consider for children these days, from a kid’s mental well-being to their extracurricular activities to their workload and performance at school. And that’s not even considering mom and dad’s health and well-being!

Enduring a NICU stay with your little one? We’ve been there, too. Looking for a resource for bedwetting in older kids? Lafayette Mom has suggestions (and loads of empathy). We’ve talked about the ugly side of depression, life as a mom with ADHD and even how to manage an autism diagnosis for your child. These are just a few of the many health + wellness topics we’ve discussed on Lafayette Mom over the years.

We’ve covered all aspects of health + wellness over the years, from reducing the chances of receiving a breast cancer diagnosis to the most common causes of discolored teeth in children to miscarriages and pregnancy loss. Whether we’re discussing birth or teenagers, Lafayette Mom aims to provide helpful and up-to-date health + wellness content for Lafayette, LA families . Best of all, all resources on Lafayette Mom are free to parents.

With the help of more than 20 talented Lafayette moms, Lafayette Mom makes it easy to find relevant and accurate health + wellness information for families on the go.

Creating Health Equity :: Exploring Social Determinants Of Health In Acadiana Hello, fellow moms and parents! Welcome to our blog series on social determinants of health (SDOH) and the community initiatives we can support to make our families healthier and promote...
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Avoid Unintentional Injury This Summer Summer is here, which brings children of all ages outside engaging in lots of fun-in-the-sun activities. Unfortunately, more activities sometimes mean more unintentional injuries. Not all...
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Disclosure :: This post was written by Acadian - Ear, Nose, Throat, & Facial Asthetics. They share their story in hopes that others know that they are NOT alone and that there are resources available for allergy relief.  Little Allergies,...
Hug More Stress Less :: How To Reduce Anxiety By A Simple Hug In today's fast paced life, we tend to rush here and rush there. We are worried about getting the kids off to school, making lunches, fixing hair...
My Secret Weapon To Prevent Me From Completely Losing My Sh** Let's clear the air. Parenting is hard. Parenting is hard. Like, don’t get me wrong. It is the single most impactful, rewarding, and magical part of my life. Literally my...
As moms we carry the world on our shoulders, or at least we think we do. We don’t think to ask for help or accept help because no one offers or it’s “easier” to just do it ourselves. When...
You Will Never Be the Same, But You Will Be Ok “I cannot believe something like that happened to you!” “You always seem so happy and positive - I don’t know how you do it.” “I do not know how you got...
This post was co-written by Lafayette Mom writers, Blair Broussard and Emily Beatmann.  Here are two Lafayette Moms' experiences with unwarranted comments about their pregnancies! I am 4 months pregnant with baby number three and could not be more excited for...

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