S amantha Rauber, LPC-S, PMH-C is passionate about ensuring families do not have to navigate pregnancy and postpartum challenges alone. As the founder of Baton Rouge Perinatal Counseling, LLC, Rauber works alongside Artie Brown and Conscious Moms to expand access to mater- nal mental health resources across the Baton Rouge community. A Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional, Rauber special- izes in supporting families through preg- nancy, postpartum, infertility, miscarriage and loss, birth trauma, and the transition into parenthood. She says she was drawn to the work after recognizing the “desperate need for resources in Louisiana for birthing families.” That mission aligns closely with Conscious Moms, founded by Brown to pro- vide mothers with compassionate, culturally competent support through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum. Through pro- grams like “Well, Mama”, local mothers have access to free support groups, therapy ser- vices, childcare, and mental health screen- ings in a welcoming environment designed to reduce isolation and stigma. The organi- zation also leads initiatives like Miles2Moms and Meals2Moms, offering both practical and emotional support to families in need. Together, Rauber and Brown are helping reshape conversations around maternal mental health in Louisiana while creating safe spaces for healing and connection. Rauber believes support during the perinatal journey can have a lasting impact not only on parents, but on children, families, and the broader community. “Asking for help is very courageous,” she says. “It also doesn’t have to take a crisis to ask for help.” For those con- sidering reaching out for help, Rauber high- lights the Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1 (833) TLC-MAMA and www.postpartum. net as important resources for families. For more information, call Baton Rouge Perinatal Counseling LLC at (225) 230-4650 or visit www.batonrougeperinatalcounseling.com. For Conscious Moms, call (225) 916-7909 or visit www.consciousmomsla.org.
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