Prairie Legacy Family Services

04/13/2026

A couple of new completed breastmilk jewelry pieces! The pendant is not perfected yet. This was a practice piece. I’m experimenting with some new molds so that I can provide some pieces without sterling silver settings to offer a lower price point option for clients. These pendants will have a metal loop added and a simple rope necklace and will be $50.00.

03/29/2026

I have the utmost respect and love for doulas. Doulas work tirelessly for their clients often to their own detriment.

The emotional cost of doula work inside hospital systems can be astronomical. Hospital-based doula work (most births are in hospital) often becomes unsustainable because doulas are repeatedly exposed to trauma, coercion, and preventable harm. It’s not about doulas being “too sensitive”—it’s about the system itself producing situations that are emotionally injurious to anyone who witnesses them regularly.

This aligns with what many doulas describe:
**witnessing disrespect
**seeing consent being ignored
**watching unnecessary interventions
**supporting families through fear-based care
**absorbing the emotional fallout of obstetric violence

02/20/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE! You may have noticed things have been pretty quiet. I have shifted into a new full time job and so I am now only providing doula services minimally and I will instead be expanding my focus on keepsake jewelry. If I’m going to be completely 100% honest this change happened for 2 reasons. #1 inquiries got a bit slow last year. #2 if I’m being very very honest…. I knew likely things would pick up again at some point (and inquiries definitely did seem to jump as soon as I stopped accepting clients). But my heart was hurting too much to continue doing this work. The Regina hospital blocked doulas from supporting families in triage, c sections, and recovery. And I hoped that like during COVID I would be able to skate through that with my clients relatively unscathed. However, one of the first births I did after that policy change was traumatic and hugely highlighted how important and impactful being able to support my clients in those spaces is. I wasn’t allowed in to support someone who really really needed me and the aftermath of that was scary. I spoke with staff, I emailed, I brought my concerns to their attention and ultimately it did nothing. After that experience I felt myself really pulling away from this work and so when business got slow I didn’t have the heart to keep fighting anymore.

I will say this. The 10 years I spent serving families were AMAZING and fulfilling and beautiful and packed with connection. I’m so so thankful to everyone who let me be a part of their parenting journey. I will continue to occasionally offer childbirth education and keepsake jewelry but likely will not be coming back to doula work. Of course I would never say never but I don’t picture it in my future.

01/04/2026

✨NEW PROGRAM✨ Join us for Little Connections every Friday morning at Regina Early Years Family Resource Centre 5th Ave! No registration necessary; come as you are when you can.

Little Connections is a free open program that supports families in nurturing healthy attachment and bonding throughout the perinatal period. Activities are aimed toward prenatal up to age 2, but older siblings are welcome to join too!

Each session offers a welcoming space for parents and caregivers to connect with their little ones through songs, early literacy activities, guided discussions, reflection opportunities, and a hands-on activity related to the weekly theme.

While every session features a unique theme, the core message remains the same: promoting strong family bonds and supporting caregiver and infant mental well-being.

We hope to see you there!

11/02/2025

We are excited to welcome back Community Corner to our Airport location this month!

Becoming a parent is beautiful, exhausting, and sometimes a little isolating — but you don’t have to do it alone! We loved watching caregivers come together to share, connect, and simply be with others who understand the ups and downs of parenting.

Join the Community Corner group on Monday, November 3rd at 11:00 am for conversation, encouragement, and friendship — you belong here!

We are located at 2550 Sandra Schmirler Way. We are a drop-in space for children prenatal up to age 6 and their family/caregivers. ALL programming and drop-in play times offered at the REYFRC are FREE.

If you have any questions, please connect with us at the centre, or reach out by:
• Centre phone: 306.510.4650 (call)
• Office phone: 306.510.4632 (call or text)
• Email: reginafrcentreairport@gmail.com

10/30/2025

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