Prairie Legacy Family Services

09/19/2025

Have your car seat checked. Free car seats available on a first come, first served basis.

08/29/2025

08/26/2025

Cracked or sore ni***es? Here are some tips!

1. The most common cause is a shallow latch. Or a latch that gradually becomes more shallow during the feed. Once you get a deep latch be sure to pull baby in close so they are less likely to slide off the ni**le.

2. Have you ever tried drinking while your head is turned sideways? Difficult right? Make sure your baby’s tummy is turned in towards yours so their body is nicely aligned to make latching and swallowing easier.

3. Sometimes you are doing it all right and something else is going on. Have an IBCLC asses the baby to see if there is a tongue or lip tie.

4. Hydrogel pads or even wound care pads are great for healing cracked ni***es. They provide moisture which helps promote healing and prevent scabbing. Having a scab reopen each feed can be painful!

5. Ni**le cream is also a good option for promoting healing particularly in the early stages when ni***es are sore.

6. Spreading out feeds can allow for more healing time. One way to do this is to make sure babies feeds are as effective as possible so they are not snacky again moments after a feed has finished. Providing some compression to the breast while they feed can help increase the volume they consume during a feed. Sometimes if damage is really severe it’s helpful to top up with pumped (or collected ex. Ladybug milk collector) milk between feeds to spread feeds while you heal.

08/24/2025

Have you had a ni**le bleb? These look like small white or yellow spots on the ni**le where milk is trapped by a layer of skin. They are caused by inflammation in the milk duct. They can be quite painful. Some of the causes are excessive pumping, going too long between feeds, and improper latch. The bleb can often be resolved with a warm compress or a cotton ball with olive oil. Sometimes though help from a healthcare provider is necessary. It’s important to resolve the cause of the bleb so that it does not become a recurring problem.

08/24/2025

Ni**le shells are used to prevent clothing from rubbing on sore ni***es. They create a barrier which can be helpful for healing. However, they also apply pressure where they sit against the breast which can increase the risk for blocked ducts.

08/22/2025

08/21/2025

Oh you won’t want to miss this!

Huge cloth diaper blow out this Saturday! Come by for our annual sale for 40% all cloth diapers, kits and accessories!!!! Our biggest sale in years!

08/18/2025

So what do we do? A lot of this will be nurse check ins. To better absorb information limit visitors in the early postpartum. Prioritize sleep, and consider having a postpartum doula to maximize rest.

08/17/2025

Vit D helps babies grow strong bones and teeth, but did you know it’s also protective against mood disorders?

08/03/2025

Can you believe it’s time to plan for the fall session already?! If you know anyone looking for a class send them my way! I’ve been having an absolute blast offering in person classes again! OH AND! Keep an eye out because I’m planning to start offering breastfeeding classes where each registration would come with a free breastmilk keepsake jewelry piece to commemorate your journey breastfeeding!

07/15/2025

Fall Session! Location is dependent on number of registrations. If it’s 1-3 couples It will be held at my home in Lumsden. Just a heads up I have cats. If it’s 4 or more couples I will be renting a location in Lumsden for us 😊 We will also be covering maternal movement for optimal fetal positioning!

07/09/2025

First class of a 4 week summer prenatal series kicked off tonight! If you are looking for a fall class please reach out! I’m planning to do one in September or October so if certain days or times work better for you I would love to hear from you!