Blessingway Doula

08/26/2026

Why Community Matters: Honoring Black Breastfeeding Week

Throughout August, we have talked about preparing to breastfeed, pumping when returning to work, finding lactation resources, feeding while staying active, and the importance of creating spaces where parents and babies feel welcome....

https://blessingwaydoula.com/2026/08/26/why-community-matters-honoring-black-breastfeeding-week/

Honor Black Breastfeeding Week by exploring how representation, culturally responsive lactation care, doulas, family, and community support can help Black families reach their feeding goals.

08/19/2026

Movement, Nature & Milk: Supporting Breastfeeding Beyond the Home

Breastfeeding doesn’t only happen in a rocking chair. It happens in cars before appointments, on park benches, between errands, at family gatherings, while traveling, and sometimes beside the starting line of a race....

https://blessingwaydoula.com/2026/08/19/movement-nature-milk-supporting-breastfeeding-beyond-the-home/

In honor of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, explore breastfeeding beyond the home—from running and exercise to travel, public feeding spaces, and the Blessingway Lactation Tipi.

08/15/2026

❤️ Today is the LAST DAY to Vote! ❤️

As voting for Baton Rouge Parents’ Family Favorites comes to a close, I simply want to say thank you.

Thank you to every family who has invited me into such an important season of their lives. Thank you to everyone who nominated Blessingway Doula, cast a vote, shared a post, referred a friend, or offered a word of encouragement along the way. Your trust and support are what allow me to continue doing the work I love.

There’s still time to vote today—even if you’ve voted before! ❤️ You can vote once each day, so let’s finish strong!

✨ Blessingway Doula – Lara Kling
Mom & Baby → Favorite Doula

🗳️ https://brparents.com/family-favorites/

No matter the outcome, I am incredibly grateful for this community and look forward to continuing to serve Louisiana families through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, education, and beyond.

Thank you for allowing me to keep Holding Space for Nature’s Most Powerful Transition. ❤️

08/14/2026

Breastfeeding Support Is Closer Than You Think 🤍

Breastfeeding may be natural, but that doesn’t mean you’re expected to figure it out alone.

During National Breastfeeding Month, I’m highlighting some of the lactation resources available to families throughout South Louisiana:

🤍 Baton Rouge — Amanda with Magnolia Lactation
https://magnolialactation.com/

🤍 New Orleans — Amanda with NOLA Nesting Breastfeeding Support
https://www.nolanesting.com/breastfeeding-support

🤍 Lafayette — Jenny with Parish Doulas
https://www.parishdoulas.com/

Families can also find support through Woman’s Hospital, Ochsner lactation services, WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors, La Leche League, and local IBCLCs (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants).

You don’t have to wait until breastfeeding feels difficult to reach out. Lactation support can help prenatally, during those first days home, with pumping and returning to work, or whenever your feeding journey changes.

Save this post—you or another parent may need it later.

Holding space for you ~ Lara

08/12/2026

Returning to Work While Breastfeeding: Pumping Tips That Make the Transition Easier

Returning to work after having a baby can bring a mixture of emotions. Add pumping, milk storage, childcare arrangements, and a work schedule into the equation, and suddenly feeding your baby can feel like another job all by itself....

https://blessingwaydoula.com/2026/08/12/returning-to-work-while-breastfeeding-pumping-tips-that-make-the-transition-easier/

Navigating work after baby? Learn how to balance pumping, childcare, and support for a smooth breastfeeding transition.

08/10/2026

❤️ Only 5 Days Left to Vote! ❤️

Blessingway Doula would not be what it is without the incredible families who have trusted me to walk alongside them through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Your support has allowed me to continue doing work that means so much to me.

With just 5 days remaining, I would be honored to have your vote for:

✨ Blessingway Doula – Lara Kling
Mom & Baby → Favorite Doula

🗳️ Vote here:
https://brparents.com/family-favorites/

Whether you’ve been a Blessingway family, taken a class with me, referred a friend, or simply cheered me on along the way—thank you. Every vote and every share means more than you know. ❤️

Holding Space for Nature’s Most Powerful Transition

08/06/2026

Preparing to Breastfeed Before Baby Arrives

Preparing to breastfeed starts long before your baby is born. 🤍...

https://blessingwaydoula.com/2026/08/06/preparing-to-breastfeed-before-baby-arrives/

Preparing to breastfeed starts before birth. Learn how prenatal education, partner support, and realistic expectations can help you begin your feeding journey with confidence.

08/06/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and August 1–7 is World Breastfeeding Week. 🤍

Every feeding journey deserves support.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, pumping, combination feeding, using donor milk, or finding the path that’s right for your family, you deserve compassionate, evidence-based support.

Throughout August, I’ll be sharing tips, resources, and encouragement for every stage of the feeding journey.

Holding space for you ~
Lara

08/06/2026

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and this week (August 1–7) we also recognize World Breastfeeding Week.

Every feeding journey deserves support. 🤍

Whether you’re preparing to breastfeed, exclusively pumping, combination feeding, using donor milk, or navigating unexpected challenges, you deserve evidence-based information, compassionate care, and a community that meets you where you are.

Breastfeeding is natural—but that doesn’t always mean it’s easy. Support can make all the difference.

At Blessingway Doula, I believe every family should feel informed, encouraged, and empowered to make the feeding choices that are right for them. Throughout August, I’ll be sharing education, practical tips, local resources, and stories that celebrate the many ways families nourish their babies.

Because when parents are supported, babies thrive.

Happy National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week!

Holding space for you ~
Lara Kling
Blessingway Doula, L3C

08/05/2026

💛 Only 2 Weeks Left to Vote! 💛

If Blessingway Doula has supported you, encouraged you, or helped make your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum journey feel a little more confident and cared for, I would be truly honored to have your vote.

Please consider voting for:

🤍 Blessingway Doula – Lara Kling
Mom & Baby → Favorite Doula

🗳️ Vote here:
https://brparents.com/family-favorites/

Being recognized as a Baton Rouge Parents Magazine Family Favorite is about so much more than an award. It helps local families discover evidence-informed, compassionate doula support and allows me to continue serving our community during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

Thank you to every family, friend, colleague, and community partner who has supported Blessingway Doula. Your trust and encouragement mean more than words can express.

Holding Space for Nature’s Most Powerful Transition