Support & Educational Services
Postpartum Support
The Postpartum Doula cares for the birthing person and their family in the home in the first three months (known as the Fourth trimester) following birth. She provides non-medical support and companionship, assists with newborn care and sibling adjustment, meal preparation and household organization. The doula offers evidence based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth and other issues related to the postpartum period, and can make referrals if necessary.
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Congratualtions on your new bundle of joy! I imagine getting everything prepared is very overwhelming, especially with all of the conflicting information and options available.
As a Postpartum Doula, who has worked in a baby gear store, and completed my Child Passenger Safety Tech training, I am equipped to answer all your questions about baby gear including car seats, strollers, high chairs, baby wearing, breast pumps, and more.
This package is special because not only do you get a doula’s support with all of the registry prep, but you also get additional support with your car seat! If you need to purchase a new car seat, you can get expert and stress-free assistance right in store! I will discuss the options and we will test fit the seats in your vehicle before you purchase to ensure the seat(s) fit and install properly in all modes of use (Rear Facing/Forward Facing/booster) and work together safely as a whole, including with any other backseat passengers.
*Includes up to 2 hours of virtual or in store consultation time + 1 car seat installation + child fit check at a follow-up appointment
Book a discovery call for a 1 hour conversation to discuss needs, and learn more.
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4 hours of in-person Postpartum care which can include but is not limited to
providing evidence-based information and answering questions you may have about newborn care, postpartum recovery, mental health, and community resources.
Support with feeding, diapers, swaddles, general newborn care, baby-wearing, light house-work as it pertains to baby (dishes, laundry, meal prep, sterilizing bottles, etc.)
One 1-hour virtual check-in to answer follow-up questions.
Families must complete a Discovery Call for more info on Packages.
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I am a mobile certified Child Passenger Safety Technician insured with Prolink, and can support with installations and harnessing as your child ages.
Don’t have a car seat yet? Great, I can help you pick one that best fits your car, and get that baby installed right away.
Have a car seat already and not sure if it’s installed correctly? No problem! we can do a virtual or in-person check depending on your needs and location.
Book a discovery call today to learn more
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The Baby First Aid Course is designed exclusively for parents and family members, providing essential knowledge and practical skills to handle emergencies involving infants.
As a Postpartum Doula certified in pediatric first aid, as well as Car Seat Safety, I know how to create a supportive and engaging learning environment.
During the discovery call, you can identify key questions, and I will tailor to your schedule and convenience. By attending the Baby First Aid Course, you'll gain invaluable skills, empowering you to respond confidently to emergencies involving your little ones.
Book Your Private Course Today!
$50 is a deposit for the course, the final amount is due on the day, price is per person for a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10.
Child & Youth Care
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Child and Youth Care focuses on children and youth, within the context of families, the community and their everyday life space.
“Child and Youth Care practice is grounded in the basis of a trauma-informed, relational, anti-oppressive, participatory and strength-based approach. Child and Youth Care practice includes assessing individual and program needs, designing and implementing programs and planned environments. With young people, Child and Youth Care Practitioners integrate developmental, preventive and therapeutic processes into the lifespace, where possible.
Child and Youth Care contributes to the development of knowledge and practice while participating in systems interventions through; direct care, supervision, administration, teaching, research, consultation and advocacy. Antioppressive practices are implemented to address the history and legacy of colonization, anti-Indigenous racism, Anti-Black racism, ableism and all other forms of oppression often surrounding the needs of the children, youth and families served by the Practitioner.”
- Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care
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In partnership with Rural Rescue and The Red Cross, I help build stronger communities by training youth (9 years old +) in taking responsibility through 2 programs. Stay safe, and Babysitting.
TheBabysitting and Stay Safe! courses promise to deepen and enhance the responsibility that older youth feel when caring for themselves and younger children. This updated curriculum, complete with new science, also provides improved learning when it comes to giving the appropriate care in the event of an emergency.
Topics Covered:
Check, Call, Care (includes phoning EMS/911)
Glove Removal
Recovery Position
Conscious Choking (adult/child/baby/alone)
CPR (baby/child)
Illness
Asthma (includes the use of inhaler and spacer),
Anaphylaxis (includes the use of EpiPen)
Poisoning
Insect Stings
Wound Care (i.e. minor cuts and scrapes, splinters, nosebleeds, bumps and bruises, life-threatening bleeding, burns)
Head, Neck and Back Injuries
Broken Bones
Seizures
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As a Child & Youth Care Practitioner, my role for parents is to be an extension of support. As an educator, I intend to provide as much access to information and hands on support as possible. This includes building skills around personal safety and community safety.
I regularly facilitate workshops & events for parents such as:
Car Seat Installation & Harness Safety Clinics
Private Emergency First Aid & Infant CPR Courses
Advocacy focusing on the impact of Childhood Sexual Abuse on Adulthood and Parenting
Transforming Trauma: Moving From Isolation to Connection
by Kelsey Leroux (CYCP) via The Gatehouse
Past Projects
“She [Kelsey] was phenomenal. She went above and bevond to answer all of our questions relating to strollers, car seats and baby carriers. We were so grateful to have her expertise”
“I can’t emphasize enough how incredibly helpful and supportive Kelsey was. She spent over an hour patiently answering all of our questions and gave us so much valuable information.
She was so kind and knowledgeable and we would highly recommend chatting with her if vou are new parents like us :)”
“I was feeling very overwhelmed and even a bit panicked about all the things I needed to research and buy to prepare for our little one’s arrival. The staff was so patient and helpful. Kelsey in particular was amazing: she took the time to demonstrate several items and offered suggestions on which products were better suited to our specific needs.
It was such an educational experience, and we always felt calmer than going in! Highly recommend a visit if you’re a soon-to-be parent.”
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