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Welcome to Nurture to Bloom

When learning more is not enough

During my first pregnancy, I wanted to prepare.

 

I read, attended prenatal classes, and explored hypnobirthing. As so often in my life, understanding helped me feel safer. I thought the more I knew, the more ready I was going to feel.

 

It helped, but something was still missing. After birth, this feeling became even more present.


I heard a lot about what I should do: from the medical community, from those around me, from other mothers, from social media. And often, everything I was advised was completely at odds with what I felt inside myself.


The problem was that I didn’t know how to trust that voice yet.


What others told me seemed to be based on knowledge, experience, sometimes even some form of authority. I often only had the deep feeling that something was not right for me.


I doubted my choices, my instincts and how I would meet my baby’s needs. Even in the midst of all this love, I often wondered if I was doing the right things.


So I started looking for answers that resonated more deeply with what I was feeling. I wanted to see if my intuition was also supported by real research. And when I discovered that it was, it changed the way I trusted myself.

 

The research didn’t give me a new truth to follow—it confirmed that what I had felt all along had always been valid. 


But what if that wasn’t the real question?

I realized that I was spending a lot of time being told how to become a good mother, but far less time asking myself what kind of mother I wanted to be.


Because from the moment I stopped looking for the “right model”, I started building mine.


I didn’t know yet that this was just one of the great lessons that motherhood would lay on my way.

When our voice no longer has the space it deserves

Then the birth of my second child upset that newly acquired confidence.


At that time, I realized that, deep down, we can know exactly what feels right to us and still lose confidence in that inner voice when the people around us question it. 

Because surrounding birth, a woman is especially vulnerable. And that’s precisely when she should feel most seen, most respected, and most valued in what she is going through.

 

I came away with the strange feeling that I had witnessed something that had happened to me rather than something that I had experienced fully. 

And I found that deeply sad.


Because a birth can unfold very differently from what we imagined without necessarily becoming a source of trauma.

What leaves a lasting mark is the feeling that our voice wasn’t given the space it deserved—that we were no longer seen as the foremost expert on what we were experiencing.

 

That’s when my approach became clearer: I wanted to help women move through this transition while always feeling worthy of consideration, even when the unexpected happens.

A space to come back to yourself

 A space to come back to yourself

 

Today, with Nurture to Bloom, today, I help women turn all the information they receive into guideposts that truly make sense for them.

 

We talk about birth, of course. But most importantly, we talk about what’s happening within you as you prepare for it: what you’re carrying, what you’re worried about, and what needs to be heard.

 

My role isn’t to give you another perfect way of doing things. It’s about giving yourself a space where you can slow down, take a breath, and gradually reconnect with what feels right for you.


Because deep down, I believe your wisdom is already there.


It may simply need less noise around it to be heard.


What if you started with yourself?

If I could go back to the woman I was before I gave birth to my own children, there are so many things I wish I could tell her.


I would tell her that all the information in the world won’t answer every question she has. That she has the right to take time to think about what she really wants. And above all, that she deserves to feel supported as she works through those questions, long before the day she gives birth.


Nurture to Bloom exists today in part for the woman I once was.


But it’s also for those who will come after me.


For the women who will have children tomorrow. And perhaps, one day, for my daughters.


Because part of what I’m building today comes from that same desire: to help create a different experience for them.

So they can move through this transition feeling fully respected, heard, and valued throughout their experience.


That’s also what I wish for you.

 

I want you to have a place where you can bring everything you’re carrying right now, without needing to have already figured everything out or made every decision.


I can’t promise you exactly how your birth will go. No one can do that.


But what I can do is take the time to truly get to know you, listen to you, and help you create a birth plan that feels meaningful to you.


A kind of preparation that isn’t meant to make you ready for every possible scenario.


But one that, I hope, will help you approach this major transition with a clearer understanding of what matters to you—and why.


Because birth matters. And so does the way you prepare for it.


So if you’d like to be supported by someone who will take the time to listen, help you make sense of everything you’re experiencing, and respect how you want to move through this transition, I’ll be there.


Not to lead the way, but to walk close enough beside you that you don’t have to do it alone.

Childbirth & Postpartum Education

My Credentials

Professional

  • Social Worker, Member of the Order of Social Workers, Family, and Marriage Therapists of Quebec (Since 2020)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (2020)


Childbirth Education

  • Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator by Lamaze International (2023)
  • 85-hour Sacred Birth Prenatal Yoga and Doula Training by Awakened Spirit Yoga (2021)


Postpartum Education

  • INNATE Postpartum Care - Certification Training (Ongoing)
  • Lactation Educator by Bebo Mia (2025)
  • Seasons of Matrescence Educator by Seasons of Matrescence (2025)


Baby's Sleep & Attachment

  • Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) Facilitator by Circle of Security International (2025)
  • Trained Nurture Neuroscience Practitioner by Nurture Neuroscience (2025)
  • Certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist by Isla-Grace Sleep (2024)


Counseling Specialized in Perinatal

  • Canadian Certified in Perinatal Mental Health (CC-PMH) by Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Trainings (CPMHT) (2025)
  • Canadian Certified in Birth and Reproductive Trauma (CC-BRT) by CPMHT (2025)
  • Canadian Certified in Perinatal Grief and Loss (CC-PGL) (2025)


Facilitation

  • Mindfulness Facilitation Certification Program with Dawn Mauricio (2025)
  • Together Women’s Circle Facilitator Training with Rachael Rose (2025)


Movement

  • 15-hour The Belle Method Immersive Pilates & Pelvic Health Training by The Belle Method (2025)
  • Pelvic Mechanics for Birth and Movement Professional by MamasteFit (2026)
  • 20-hour Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training by Awakened Spirit Yoga (2021)
  • 85-hour Sacred Birth Prenatal Yoga and Doula Training by Awakened Spirit Yoga (2021)
  • 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training by Naada Yoga (2021)
  • 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Banyan Gallagher (2015)

Reclaiming Childbirth. Reclaiming Motherhood.

About My Approach

Nurture and Empowerment

Building on my background in childbirth education, lactation, matrescence, and nurture-based neuroscience, my approach is deeply rooted in nurture and empowerment.


I believe in nurture—not only nurturing the new baby but also the new mother, their unique bond, and the entire family system as they adjust to this new chapter. This nurturing foundation creates a space of safety and connection where transformation can happen.


At the same time, I’m passionate about supporting mothers to empower themselves. Through comprehensive, evidence-based childbirth and postpartum education, my goal is to boost confidence in a woman's natural ability to birth and parent. I support each person in making choices that truly align with their values and needs.


I guide mothers to connect with their intuition and trust their inner wisdom, while also equipping them with the knowledge and tools to advocate for themselves and their families. This approach helps shift from fear and uncertainty to confidence and empowerment—a transformation I’ve witnessed again and again in the clients I have the privilege to support.

About Nurture to Bloom

A little bit about my why

Becoming a mother was the most transformational experience of my life.

 

Becoming a mother was the most transformational experience of my life. During my first pregnancy, I prepared by reading books and taking prenatal classes, which helped me feel confident and empowered as I approached labor and birth. Yet, when I welcomed my baby into the world, the reality of motherhood quickly felt overwhelming and left me anxious—far from the calm I had hoped to maintain.


Knowing how much understanding helps manage anxiety, I immersed myself in learning everything I could about baby's sleep, matrescence, perintal mental health, nurture neuroscience and more. I realized that while preparation gave me strength for birth, the transition into motherhood brought new challenges I had not anticipated.


Through this journey, I saw that many women miss out on important parts of childbirth education—like understanding matrescence, preparing for the emotional changes of motherhood, and nurturing the parent-baby bond. I also recognized how essential postpartum support is. No matter how much preparation we do, the deep transformation of becoming a mother can only truly be understood through experience. That is why postpartum support matters just as much as education—it helps new mothers feel empowered, nurtured, and seen.


This is why I created Nurture to Bloom—to offer comprehensive education and ongoing care that fills those gaps and supports families through this profound transformation.

Birth is not only about making babies. Birth is about making mothers– strong, competent, capable mothers who trust themselves and know their inner strength.”

Barbara Katz Rothman

Me. My Story.

Get to know Kendal.

 What fuels my body, feeds my brain, warms my heart, and lights up my soul?  


Here’s a little glimpse into what makes me me:


  • A cozy latte with oat milk (because who can resist?)
  • Deep, honest chats with my bestie or a close friend
  • The fresh, salty air of the ocean filling my lungs
  • The sound of waves crashing — instant calm
  • Catching an amazing view that takes my breath away
  • A peaceful walk or hike through the forest
  •  That crisp winter breeze waking up my cheeks
  • Snowboarding down fresh powder — pure thrill!
  • Popping up on my surfboard and catching a wave all by myself
  • A glass of red to celebrate the day
  •  Yummy, soul-satisfying food
  • Getting lost in a good book or binging a new TV show (chick flicks included!)
  • Learning something new that sparks my curiosity
     

And of course, there is an even longer list featuring my husband and kids — but that’s a story for another day!

A little bit about my story.

 In my twenties, life was all about exploring the world. I gave university a try for a few semesters early on, but something inside me was pulling me toward living fully outside the classroom. So, I quit and followed that call—it was the right thing at the time! During that period, I ended a long-term relationship and made a big move to a northern Indigenous community, planning to work there for just a few months.


But those few months turned into several years. My rhythm of life became working for a few months, then taking time to travel for a bit, and then repeating the cycle. Along the way, I worked in another community where I met my husband. Even then, the pattern stayed the same—work, travel, repeat.  


After a few years of this amazing journey, I decided it was time to go back to university and earn my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, bringing a new chapter full circle. 


After completing my degree, I moved back up north and officially kicked off my “adulting” journey. I started my professional career as a Social Worker, my husband and I got married, we built our home together, and we began growing our family — and now, five years later, we’re celebrating this beautiful, unfolding journey, embracing all the growth, change, and opportunities it brings.  

We do need heroes here. Giving birth is heroic. Having life passing through you is heroic. Becoming a mother is heroic.

Kathy McGrath

My Family

Our Story in a Nutshell.

 My husband is Eeyou from Chisasibi, in Eeyou Istchee—Cree territory in northern Quebec. We met 10 years ago when I came to work in his community for what I thought would be just a few months... But life had other plans. We have been together ever since. We chose to live in Chisasibi, build our home, and grow our family here. I am now the mama of two beautiful little beings—our first was born in 2021, and our second in 2023.


Together, we are a proud multiethnic family, blending Eeyou and Québécois (French Canadian) roots. We are also multiracial, multicultural, and multilingual—which makes life in our home rich, lively, and always full of learning, laughter, and love.

Life Up North

Why dandelions?

The meaning behind them.

 Dandelions symbolize:


  • Resilience & Strength: Dandelions can grow almost anywhere and thrive in harsh conditions. This makes them a powerful symbol of endurance, perseverance, and the strength to flourish under adversity.
     
  • Transformation & New Beginnings: The dandelion goes from a bright yellow flower to a white puffball that scatters seeds in the wind, symbolizing change, growth, and new life.
     
  • Wishes & Hope: Blowing on a dandelion puff and making a wish is a childlike act of hope and dreaming—often connected to innocence and future possibilities.

Nurture to Bloom by Kendal Foisy, B.A. in SW

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