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Birth Acadiana is a professional membership group who support birthing families in Acadiana. info@birthacadiana.com
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Birth Acadiana is a professional birth membership club encompassing all support types to serve those who are wanting to birth their best birth. It's members offer BIRTH DOULA SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL-CERTIFIED PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION, PRENATAL AND INFANT CHIROPRACTIC CARE, PRENATAL & BIRTH PHOTOGRAPHY, PRECONCEPTION SUPPORT, POSTPARTUM SUPPORT, BREASTFEEDING RESOURCES & REFERRALS, MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT & REFERRALS, POSTPARTUM PHYSICAL THERAPY, ALTERNATIVE BIRTH LOCATION SUPPORT & REFERRALS in Acadiana or South Louisiana. Birth Acadiana brings together a spectrum of support professionals and services every birthing family needs to create an amazing and memorable birth experience.

• We offer a free birth class focusing on normal birth and comfort measures 6 times a year.
• We also host a free Meet the Doula night the second Monday of every month.
• We have a huge network of referrals for just about any support a birthing family could need. Our team of professionals embraces the normalcy of birth and strives to empower each person to make the decisions that are right for them and their family. We believe that every birth is monumental and that every family desires to be respected, supported, loved and pampered during this special time in their lives. If you are interested in joining Birth Acadiana, please email info@birthacadiana.com.

03/24/2026

Hi friends! It’s been a little while since we’ve posted, so we wanted to pop back in and say hello — especially during World Doula Week. 🩷

If you’re new here, you might be wondering… what does a doula actually do?

A doula provides emotional support, physical comfort, and evidence-based information during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Our goal is to help families feel supported, informed, and confident in their experience.

What a doula isn’t:
• A replacement for your medical provider
• Someone who performs clinical tasks
• Someone who makes decisions for you

We work alongside your care team, supporting you every step of the way! Happy World Doula Week! 💕

07/23/2025

🎙 EPISODE 71 IS LIVE
Becoming Your Own Best Advocate in Birth

Let’s talk about something that keeps way too many moms up at night…
Leaving the OB’s office with more questions than answers.
Feeling like your gut is screaming something isn’t right, but you don’t want to seem “difficult.”
Wondering how to speak up without wrecking your relationship with your provider.

Mama—you can be kind and clear. Respectful and firm.
And that’s exactly what we’re breaking down in this episode.

Inside:
💡 How to prep for appointments so you don’t freeze up
🧠 The BRAIN method every pregnant woman should know
📣 Real scripts for real situations (even the awkward ones)
🚩 Red flags it might be time to switch providers
💬 My own story of having to advocate for myself after being dismissed—over and over again

This isn’t about confrontation.
It’s about ownership, intuition, and informed care.
Because your voice matters. Your birth matters.
And you? You’re allowed to ask questions.

🎧 Tune in now on Spotify: Becoming Your Own Best Advocate in Birth

07/09/2025

What if your fertility journey didn’t start with supplements, lab work, or symptom tracking… but with your nervous system?

This week, we’re sitting down with Abigail Frederick of Little House Holistics to explore the deeper layers of hormone and fertility support—for both women and men.

Abigail shares how her own path led her to this work, why she takes a truly holistic, whole-person approach, and how simplifying can actually create more space for healing.

✨ Root-cause care without overwhelm
✨ The surprising ways stress shows up in your fertility story
✨ Why she includes men in the conversation
✨ How safety, softness, and nervous system regulation shift everything

Whether you’re TTC, feeling burnt out from “doing all the things,” or just ready to understand your hormones in a more compassionate way—this one will land deep.

🎧 Episode 70 is out now On Spotify!

07/02/2025

🍼 EPISODE 69: “Where’s My Village?”
Let’s talk about the one thing every mom needs — but so many don’t have.

✨ A village.
Not just someone to hold the baby… but someone to hold you.
Not just advice — real, tangible support.

In this episode, I’m sharing:
→ What “a village” actually means in modern motherhood
→ How to build one from scratch — even without family nearby
→ The local Lafayette resources most moms don’t know about
→ My own story of growing up in a big Cajun family and what it taught me about community
→ How to ask for help (without the guilt)

Whether you’re pregnant, postpartum, or deep in the motherhood trenches — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to Episode 69 of the Birth Acadiana Podcast on Spotify.

06/25/2025

🚪 Visitors can wait. Healing can’t.

There’s a reason postpartum moms feel overwhelmed, anxious, and touched out…
It’s not just hormones — it’s the lack of boundaries.

In this raw and honest episode of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, we’re naming what so many women wish they could say out loud:
❌ You don’t owe anyone access to your baby.
✅ You deserve rest, bonding, and uninterrupted healing.

Whether it’s family showing up unannounced, people expecting to hold the baby while you’re bleeding and leaking, or comments about “how long you’re staying in bed” — we’re talking about it. And we’re giving you the language and confidence to set boundaries without guilt.

📣 This one is for every mom who’s ever thought: “I wish I would’ve waited to have visitors.”

🎧 Episode 68 is out now — listen on Spotify.

06/18/2025

That positive pregnancy test can come with a lot of questions.

Episode 67 of the Birth Acadiana Podcast is here to walk you through what to do next—without the overwhelm.

Whether you’re already calling providers or still trying to process the news, this episode breaks it down:
💛 How to choose the right birth team
💛 What to prioritize (and what can wait)
💛 Why mindset and movement are essential from the start
💛 The one boundary we always recommend setting early on

This episode was inspired by the conversations we have every day with pregnant women in our office—and by the very real questions our community sends us behind the scenes.

If you're newly pregnant (or know someone who is), this is the one to listen to first.

🎧 Listen to Episode 67: “You’re Pregnant — Now What?!” now on Spotify!

06/11/2025

Shoulder dystocia is one of the most talked-about birth complications—and often one of the most feared.

But how often does it actually recur?
And what does the evidence say about managing future pregnancies?

In Episode 66 of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, we explore:
✔️ What ACOG recommends for delivery planning after shoulder dystocia
✔️ Legitimate stats on recurrence and risk
✔️ Why individualized care matters
✔️ How pelvic mobility, labor positioning, and movement might be part of the bigger picture

We’re not here to tell you what decision is right.
But we are here to offer education, share evidence, and support you in asking the right questions.

🎧 Tune into Episode 66: “Shoulder Dystocia – What Are We Missing?”
Now streaming on Spotify!

05/28/2025

If you’ve ever wondered:
“Is this a tie?”
“Why is feeding still so difficult?”
Or “Could this affect my baby’s growth later on?”—this episode is a must-listen.

In Episode 65 of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Anita Gouri, board-certified pediatric dentist and owner of Lafayette Pediatric Dentistry—one of Lafayette’s most trusted pediatric dental practices.

Dr. Gouri has dedicated years to understanding how oral ties, breathing, and facial development are all deeply connected—and how supporting babies early can make a lasting impact.

In this episode, we explore:
🔍 What tethered oral tissues really are (and aren’t)
👃 How ties, fascia, and airway health are connected
🌀 Why function matters more than appearance
🤝 What conservative, collaborative care looks like

Dr. Gouri shares her clinical insight and the importance of looking beyond the mouth—into the bigger picture of how babies breathe, feed, grow, and thrive.

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify!

05/21/2025

🎙️ Episode 64: Let’s Talk About Breech, Baby 💃

Y’all… something is in the water because I’ve seen so many breech babies in the office lately, and I don’t know what’s going on — but I have some thoughts. 👀

In this episode, I’m sharing my little prenatal chiropractor rant on:
🌀 Why we might be seeing more breech presentations right now
👶 The different types of breech and what they actually mean
🧠 What to look for in your body, and how to support baby’s positioning
🙃 Plus some movement, mindset, and why it’s not always just about flipping

If you’ve ever heard “your baby is breech” and immediately spiraled—this one's for you. Tune in, breathe deep, and know you have options.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify!

05/14/2025

✨ New Episode: What Is Craniosacral Therapy? ✨

Ever wonder what craniosacral therapy actually is—and why it’s becoming so popular for babies and postpartum moms?

In this episode of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, Dr. Alayna is breaking down the gentle hands-on technique that supports the nervous system, eases tension, and helps with everything from latch issues to colic to birth recovery.

Whether you’re a curious mama, birth worker, or just love learning how the body works—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now to Episode 63: “What Is Craniosacral Therapy?”
📲 Available on Spotify

Tag a mama who needs this in her toolbox! 💛

04/23/2025

At one time, Dr. Alayna didn’t recommend newborn visits within the first 1–2 weeks postpartum.

Like many providers, she believed it was best to give families time to settle in.
But after years of working with babies in those early days, her perspective completely changed.

In Episode 62 of the Birth Acadiana Podcast, Dr. Alayna shares what she’s learned about the critical postpartum window, why early tension patterns matter, and how timely care can support smoother feeding, fewer digestive issues, and overall calmer babies.

🎙️ Don’t Wait — What Dr. Alayna Has Learned About the First Weeks After Birth is live now wherever you listen.

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