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 15 minute 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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Postpartum Support can include, but is not limited to, infant care and assistance (including supervising baby and/or older children on the premises to allow parents to rest) and providing evidence-based information. Doula may do light cleaning like sterilizing bottles/pump parts, and folding laundry.
Nights and times to be mutually determined between family and doula
Families must complete a Free One-Hour Discovery Call for more info on packages or to book Overnight Support
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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 perfect gift for yourself, your Partner/Co-Parent, Parents, and Grandparents.
A custom digital portrait of your newborn and immediate family during the first 8 weeks postpartum.
Portraits are delivered via email with 1 digital PNG file in 8.5” x 11”, and start at:
1 subject = $100+
2 subjects = $150+
3 Subject = $200+
4 subjects = $250+
Price is dependent on the number of subjects, as well as the complexity of the desired design.
All commissions are final sale after rough sketch has been approved. Commission requests are done through the Discovery call, a 1-hour free virtual meeting, where we can discuss what you want, cost, and next steps.
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 (9years old +) in taking responsibility through 2 programs. Stay safe, and Babysitting.
The Babysitting 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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Events & Workshops for parents to learn and talk with a CYC or CPST including workshops listed below, Car seat safety events, and virtual consultations.
Upcoming events
Workshops
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Small Groups (15 or less)
2 hour workshop with Intro, Land Acknowledgement, check in, mix of discussion, activities, and resources, a break, and space to decompress and Q&A.
Includes: Presentation + Materials
If online, closed captioning & recording available
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Medium Groups (16-50)
2 hour workshop with Intro, Land Acknowledgement, check in, mix of discussion, activities, and resources, a break, and space to decompress and Q&A.
Includes: Presentation + Materials
If online, closed captioning & recording available
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Large Groups (50-100 people)
2 hour workshop with Intro, Land Acknowledgement, check in, mix of discussion, activities, and resources, a break, and space to decompress and Q&A.
Includes: Presentation + Materials
If online, closed captioning & recording available
Topics include but are not limited to:
Sex-Ed for Parents: How and when to have the talk
Preventing Childhood Sexual Abuse
Consent, Communication, & Boundaries
Anti-Black Racism in the School System
My Body, My Choice: What are my Choices?
Reproductive Justice & Activism
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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