Gen X had Amanda Yates. She killed her own FIVE children. 1 to 2 women out of a 1000 get postpartum psychosis. THIS IS DIFFERENT THAN DEPRESSION (PPD). And it’s a lot of women. And this doesn’t even scratch the surface of how many get clinically depressed. Let’s work harder for moms in the postpartum period! Psychosis and depression do not discriminate. Let’s do better.
This is one mom’s experience:
“Postpartum depression is
NOT postpartum psychosis.
The scariest part? I didn't feel sick. I felt incredible.
I was euphoric, full of energy, barely sleeping, and completely wrapped up in newborn bliss. I thought, maybe this is just what becoming a mom feels like.
But slowly, that high started unraveling into something else. My thoughts got faster. Sleep became almost nonexistent. The euphoria intensified. And eventually, I was no longer experiencing reality the way everyone around me was. Postpartum psychosis is not an extreme version of postpartum depression. It is a different illness-and sometimes, its earliest warning signs can feel anything but scary.
Sometimes, it can feel like the best you've ever felt.
If you're only looking for sadness, you'll miss it.”
Parish Doulas - Lafayette Lamaze & Jenny the Doula
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Certified doula, Lamaze Educator, encapsulationist, lactation counselor. Served over 1000 families!
08/12/2026
⭐️Check it out! We have a faster way to hire us now 🥰 ⭐️
08/12/2026
My fave birth books. Some on women’s history ;) What are your faves?!
08/09/2026
One of our doulas, Crysta (Crysta Hebert), got her redemptive VBAC this past Thursday :) She said it was the best day of her life! Join us in congratulating her on their growing family with their newest addition!
08/08/2026
We love Lauren!!!!!
At Cenla Healthy Start, we're proud to have Lauren David on our team, providing expert breastfeeding support to families throughout Central Louisiana.
🤱 Lauren was first certified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2011 and brings more than 20 years of experience in maternal-child health to the families she serves.
Throughout her career, Lauren has worked in a variety of settings, including:
💙 Labor & Delivery and Nursery Nursing
💙 Public Health Nursing with WIC and KidMed
💙 Lactation Consulting through a local hospital's Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative
Lauren has also completed specialized training through Chrysalis Orofacial's TOTS (Tethered Oral Tissues) Specialty Training Program, giving her additional expertise in identifying and supporting infants and parents experiencing breastfeeding challenges related to oral function and tethered oral tissues.
Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival, navigating breastfeeding challenges, or simply looking for encouragement and guidance, Lauren is passionate about helping families reach their feeding goals with compassionate, evidence-based support.
✨ We are grateful to have Lauren's knowledge, experience, and dedication as part of the Cenla Healthy Start team!
Finally, the hospitals are catching onto the “jiggle”. The peanut ball, spinning babies, moving in labor, skin to skin, ALL COME FROM MIDWIFERY AND ARE COMMON SENSE. LOL.
08/05/2026
08/04/2026
Look at what The Brew has for sale here in Lafayette! This is Taylor, one of our doulas :)
✨ WE'RE RESTOCKED! ✨
Good Morning y'all! 🤎 The Brew is officially restocked at Drug Emporium (Lafayette), Benny's Supermarket (Opelousas), and Natural Nutrition (New Iberia)!
Our fresh, handcrafted Nature's Penicillin is packed with vitamin C to help support your immune system while promoting healthy, glowing skin. Our Elderberry Syrup is made with fresh, locally grown elderberries and handcrafted in small batches to help support immunity, revitalize your body, and give you that natural boost you need.
Most of all, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for continuing to support The Brew, even as I'm in a season of pursuing my calling in midwifery. Your encouragement, prayers, and every purchase have allowed me to continue serving this community through natural wellness while growing into the next chapter God has for me.
The Brew isn't going anywhere. I'm still committed to creating the same fresh, high-quality products you've come to know and trust, and I'm excited for everything that's ahead.
Thank y'all for being part of this journey. It truly means the world to me. 🤎🌿
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