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I lead a global team of RNs & NPs committed to caring for women and families. My name is Carrie and I founded The Mama Coach in 2015. Why wouldn't he sleep?
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If you are looking for evidence-informed support with women’s health, pregnancy, newborns, sleep, parenting, and/or potty training please reach out ➡️ We can't wait to help! I have personally been working with moms and babies as a Registered Nurse since 2005 during my time in labour, delivery, and postpartum as well as in private practice. After having my first son in 2008, I was privy to all of the challenges that coincide with parenthood. I never expected to have a baby with multiple allergies, colic, and major sleep issues. It took time to gain the skills and confidence to effectively manage my role as a new parent. After getting his allergies under control, the next big challenge was sleep. After months and months of sleepless nights, I found a solution that finally brought rest to my boy. It was life-changing for the whole family! I realized I wasn't the only mom struggling with children and sleep issues and wanted to share my perspectives as a health professional with other families. Your baby is unique as is your parenting style. Our global team of Registered Nurses, Lactation Consultants, and Nurse Practitioners will acknowledge your specific goals and help find solutions for your family. We are committed to providing evidence-informed education, without judgment to help make parenthood easier. Please reach out to the Mama Coach nearest you if you are struggling - we can help! https://themamacoach.com/coaches-landing-page/

Are you an RN or NP looking to join our team? Find out more here: https://themamacoach.com/become-a-mama-coach/

12/20/2025

This may surprise you⬇️

A baby after the one month mark will drink the same amount of milk until the 6 month mark when it starts to decrease.

Wild I know. We assume as our babies grow they need more and more and more.

Here’s the thing- some days they will! They will cry when the bottle is done- and not just because they want to suck but because they need more milk. Or they will want to nurse hourly.

Other days the feeds will be way more spaced out.

It can be so hard to not become consumed by the ounces or the number of feeds.

The best way to know is to watch your baby:
➡️ are they settled between feeds?
➡️maintaining their curve
➡️enough wet and dirty diapers

One tip- if your baby cries when you take them off the breast and bottle is done, one way to know if they want to suck or if they are hungry is to give them more- if they fall asleep and slow down within a minute or two I would say tired and wanting to suck.

Questions? Ask away❤️❤️

12/17/2025

These two tips are key⬇️

➡️ Ditch the feeding schedule. Feeding babes that don't want or need to be fed causes uncomfortable bellies. Instead, feed your baby when they cue to feed- sucking on hands, rooting, starting to get fussy… offer than watch- a babe that instantly falls asleep wasn't hungry (this does not apply to babes in the first two weeks where we are worried about jaundice). Feeding a babe when hungry and stopping when they stop actively sucking decreases gas.

➡️Only burp when they tell you they need to! A baby that becomes agitated during a feed needs to burp. Their head starts bobbing they may pull back or fuss- then stop and burp. Stopping to burp after so many ounces or minutes breaks good latch and can cause more gas

Questions? Ask away!!

12/16/2025

This is why this shape is great⬇️

Some babes go back and forth between breast and paci no problem.

Some don’t. Especially if you are working through some feeding challenges or if you find your baby always wants to pull shallow when feeding.

That is why I love this paci- not spons0red but I think it’s such a great shape.

Questions? Ask away❤️❤️

12/14/2025

I get why you worry⬇️

We often put crib bumpers in cribs because we are so worried about babes hitting their heads.

A baby bumping their head won’t happen often, your baby will learn and it won’t be catastrophic.

Bumper pads are a suffocation risk and they aren’t recommended.

I also get that it is anxiety producing that they will bump their head- that’s why I’m here to chat about it with you!

Questions? Ask away!

12/13/2025

Here's the answer⬇️

Cry it out has many definitions- and you need to do what works best for you and your family.

I think you can be responsive and supportive and teach a baby to sleep. In

the newborn period- practice what I call “the pause” . I get this is a big one with lots of questions. Ask away❤️❤️

12/12/2025

This is how to tell⬇️

Your baby will tell you what they need based on how they respond when we offer:

➡️ milk
➡️ sleep
➡️ burp

This video explains what I mean!

If you have questions please ask away❤️❤️

12/11/2025

It’s this combo you should consider getting help for⬇️

Hiccups alone are normal for a baby.

Hiccups PLUS a fussy baby- could be indicative of a feeding issue.

➡️often a sign of oversupply- which we can help with after we ensure your baby has no oral restriction

➡️or a milk transfer issue- which means babe could be taking air via breast or bottle due to latch (we can help), body tension or oral restriction (we can help!).

If this sounds like you- I would book a feeding assessment. Tell me where you live and I will connect you!

Questions? Ask away!

12/09/2025

Don’t give up too soon⬇️

This doesn’t work instantly- your baby may ramp up before they calm. It can take a minute or two- and if they continue to escalate, bounce on a ball or step into the dark bathroom with the fan on.

When babe is asleep- let them nap a sleep cycle on you. When they stir.. that’s when you offer milk. It is the reset you both need.

A fussy baby is all consuming and exhausting. I see you. I wish I could be in your living room with you helping❤️❤️

Questions? Ask away!

12/08/2025

Where their hands go makes a difference⬇️

Babies naturally relax when their hands are in midline.

Down by their sides is not natural and many babies will fuss and not like it.

You want to make sure the swaddle is not up around their face and can’t get loose around their face.

Questions? Ask away!!

12/07/2025

Try this extra step!

If you breastfeed your babe and they are struggling to take a bottle, make sure you are the one to teach them as you have the trusted relationship with feeding and your baby.

Try this position change plus the steps to take a bottle and let me know what you think. If you need help with bottle refusal we do bottle refusal sessions to help ease the stress❤️❤️

12/06/2025

Are you wondering about clicking?

Clicking when feeding can be nothing-

In my experience, clicking alone can often be a non issue.

Clicking plus- pain, fussy baby, supply issues… this can warrant a feeding assessment!

It could be a latch issue, a supply issue or a milk transfer issue- all things we can help with, breast or bottle fed.

Questions? Ask away❤️❤️

12/03/2025

This will tell if your baby will take one⬇️

The newborn period (under 12 weeks) is the perfect time for a pacifier. Newborns love to suck!

Check your baby’s sucking reflex with a clean finger. If it is still there when you put gentle pressure on the roof of their mouth. You will feel them start to suck. If it’s gone… they will chew on your finger😂

Questions? Ask away!

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