Compassion first
Feeding can bring up big feelings. You deserve patience, respect, and encouragement at every stage.
Support for your feeding journey
Helping you feel more confident, one step at a time.
Every family’s feeding journey is different. Helping Hands Lactation offers compassionate education and practical guidance so you can feel heard, supported, and better prepared for what comes next.
Respectful, family-centered support—without judgment.
You are not alone.Support that meets you where you are.
Our approach
Care that centers your family
Questions are welcome here. We make space for your concerns, your goals, and the realities of your day-to-day life.
Practical education
Understand your options and learn helpful strategies that fit your needs, goals, and preferences.
Support without judgment
Your family is unique. Our goal is to help you make informed feeding decisions with confidence.
How we can help
Guidance for the questions big and small.
Leslie offers in-home and virtual consultations for families in Baton Rouge and communities within approximately 30 minutes of the city. Whether you are preparing for your baby’s arrival or working through feeding questions after birth, support can help you understand possible next steps.
Ask about servicesIn-home consultations
Receive personalized feeding education and support in the comfort of your home, within Leslie’s service area.
Virtual consultations
Connect remotely for feeding education, questions, and guidance from the comfort of your home.
Prenatal feeding education
Prepare for the early days with information about feeding cues, expectations, and where to find support.
Latch and positioning guidance
Learn about comfortable positioning and common latch questions, with support tailored to your situation.
Milk-supply questions
Discuss common supply concerns and practical approaches, with referral to medical care when appropriate.
Combination feeding and pumping
Explore questions about expressing milk, pumping routines, and combining breast and bottle feeding.
Postpartum feeding support
Get education and encouragement as you adjust to your baby and decide what support may be useful.
A little about us
Meet you with kindness, support you with knowledge.
Helping Hands Lactation is led by Leslie Babin, RN, IBCLC. Leslie is here to make feeding education feel approachable and personal. Families deserve clear information, thoughtful listening, and support that respects their choices.
As a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Leslie offers a professional, family-centered approach to lactation support. We look forward to learning about your goals and helping you identify useful next steps for your feeding journey.
Leslie Babin, RN, IBCLC — Registered Nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Before publishing, add any additional verified experience, care approach, and details about available services.
We're here to help
Let’s talk about the support you need.
Have a question about services or want to learn what the next step could look like? Reach out and introduce yourself.
Phone(225) 445-1439
Service areaBaton Rouge and communities within approximately 30 minutes
EmailEmail address coming soon
Consultation optionsIn-home visits and virtual consultations. Call to ask about availability.
Educational support is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. For urgent concerns about a baby’s feeding, hydration, weight, or your own health, contact your healthcare professional promptly. In an emergency, call emergency services.