The Mama Coach - Deanna Kennedy

The Mama Coach - Deanna Kennedy Mom, RN & Lactation Counsellor offering evidence-based sleep support, infant feeding support, and prenatal education — with zero judgment + all the empathy.

Helping families in Clarington, Durham Region & nearby communities + virtually across Canada.

08/09/2026

I know what it feels like to be that mom.
The one trying to figure everything out while wondering if you're doing any of it "right."
That's why I do what I do.

Whether you're navigating sleep, breastfeeding, pumping, bottle feeding, or starting solids, you deserve evidence-informed support that's practical, personalized, and free of judgment.
You don't have to keep guessing, and you don't have to do it alone. 🩷

Deanna Kennedy is a Registered Nurse based in Ontario, supporting families with personalized, evidence-informed feeding, sleep, and newborn support from pregnancy through the early years.

Read my latest blog on creating your own village postpartum, or book a One-on-One Feeding Workshop to feel more prepared before your baby arrives:
https://deanna-kennedy.themamocoach.com/classes/

Not local? We can connect you with a Mama Coach in your community:
https://themamacoach.com/find-a-mama-coach/

I don't care if your goal is exclusive breastfeeding, combo feeding, exclusive pumping, or something in between. I care ...
08/07/2026

I don't care if your goal is exclusive breastfeeding, combo feeding, exclusive pumping, or something in between. I care that you feel HEARD getting there — and that you actually feel successful in whatever your lactation journey looks like for YOU. 🩷

I didn't feel that with my first.

I saw provider after provider, got conflicting advice, and still felt like nobody was really listening — until a missed tongue and lip tie was finally caught at 4 months.

That's exactly why, for World Breastfeeding Week, I'm offering $100 off my Supported Beginnings Package when you book before August 15th

3 months of continuous, one-on-one support, so you're never left piecing it together alone:
✔️ 4 in-home visits
✔️ 3 months of continuous support, built around YOUR goals — whatever they are
✔️ 24/7 private chat for reassurance between visits
✔️ One consistent provider (me!) who already knows your story

But here's what I want more than a sale: I want you to feel heard right now.

👇 Comment ONE word for what you want your feeding journey to feel like (mine would've been "supported"). And tag a mama who needs to know someone's got her — this week, and every week.

$100 off if you book before August 15th | comment or DM "SUPPORT" or tap the link in bio to book your free 15-minute discovery call. 🩷

06/05/2026

Outside of current clients I will be away June 11-15 as my family picks up, moves and somewhat settles 😅 into our new home it's a big bittersweet transition!

Please note, my home is moving but my work is not!
I'll continue offering in home support across Durham and you'll still find in in-clinic in Bowmanville just as always!

And while I've already been supporting families in Peterborough, I'm excited too share that I'll be growing my availablity in Peterborough and the surrounding areas ❤️
Expanding my reach there feels like such a natural next step and I'm grateful for the opportunity to support even more families in the community.

Thank you for the patience while I move and find a new rhythm! Cannot wait to see where this takes me 🥰

05/21/2026

Most moms are handed a pump… but not actually taught how to use it.



One of the biggest things I help moms with during pumping appointments is understanding pump modes and settings — because using the right mode at the right time can help support comfort, milk flow, and overall pumping efficiency.

✨ Stimulation/massage mode = helps trigger letdown
✨ Expression mode = supports milk removal after milk starts flowing
Momcozy M5 Smart also has a third mode which combines the two!

Many wearable pumps now also allow moms to adjust suction levels and modes more easily throughout a session, which can help make pumping feel more manageable and easier to fit into daily life.

In this Reel I’m demonstrating some of the settings on the Momcozy M5 Smart wearable pump while explaining how these modes generally work.

As always, what feels comfortable and effective can vary from person to person.Get to know your pump settings and try them out, see what works best for you and optimize your output!

If pumping has been feeling confusing or frustrating, you are not alone 🤍

Welcome to leave your questions about M5 Smart in the comments below! I’ll answer them all.

If you’d like to purchase, you can use my code COZYDEET and click the link in the comments

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05/18/2026

There were moments in early motherhood that felt a lot heavier than I expected.

I remember being so sleep deprived I barely recognized myself.
Feeling overstimulated and touched out.
Feeling trapped at home some days.
Struggling emotionally while also feeling guilty for struggling at all.

And because I loved my babies so much… I felt ashamed admitting any of it.

That’s the hard thing about maternal mental health.

So many moms are silently carrying anxiety, overwhelm, loneliness, rage, shame, or exhaustion while still showing up every single day for everyone around them.

This is one reason I care so deeply about checking in on moms during my visits — not just babies.

I want moms to feel seen too.

So if this season has felt heavier than you expected…
you are not failing.
And you are absolutely not alone ❤️

You are worthy of support too.
And if no one has asked lately... How are YOU doing?
Drop in my DMs if you ever need a safe space to vent

Motherhood is beautiful.But it can also feel incredibly heavy sometimes.The mental load.The overstimulation.The pressure...
05/10/2026

Motherhood is beautiful.

But it can also feel incredibly heavy sometimes.

The mental load.
The overstimulation.
The pressure to do everything “right.”
The exhaustion that sits deep in your bones.
The way you can love your children endlessly and still feel overwhelmed some days.

So many moms are carrying so much quietly.

Trying their best while running on empty.
Missing pieces of themselves while giving everything to everyone else.
Wondering if they’re doing enough.

And yet… they keep showing up.

In the middle of the mess, the guilt, the dishes, the night wakings, the worry, the love, the joy, the chaos.

They keep loving hard.

If Mother’s Day feels beautiful for you today, I hope you soak that in.
And if it feels complicated, exhausting, lonely, emotional, or heavy… you’re not alone in that either 🤍

Happy Mother’s Day to the moms doing their best in the middle of it all.

05/08/2026

What would you do if your baby started choking right now?

Most parents freeze in that moment—not because they don’t care, but because no one has shown them exactly what to do.

Knowing the right steps ahead of time can make all the difference.

Deanna Kennedy is a Registered Nurse who teaches parents how to respond confidently in emergencies—from choking to CPR—so you’re not left guessing in the moment.

Through her Starting Solids + CPR & Choking Workshop, you’ll learn:
• What to do if your baby is choking
• Infant CPR basics
• How to introduce solids safely and confidently

This is the kind of knowledge you hope you never need—but need to know.

View upcoming workshop dates or book a private in-home session here:
👉 https://deanna-kennedy.themamacoach.com/cpr-choking/

Not local? We can connect you with a Mama Coach nurse in your area:
👉 https://themamacoach.com/find-a-mama-coach/

If pumping hurts, takes forever, or feels frustrating… it may not be your supply. It may be your fl**ge fit.And almost n...
04/29/2026

If pumping hurts, takes forever, or feels frustrating… it may not be your supply. It may be your fl**ge fit.

And almost no one talks about that.

The “standard” fl**ges that come with pumps often aren’t individualized — and many moms are using sizes that may be too big.

Sometimes a better fit can mean:
✨ more comfort
✨ better output
✨ less time pumping

That’s why I’m so excited to offer in-clinic fl**ge fitting + pump optimization appointments in Bowmanville (something totally unique in our area) ‼️

We can trial different sizes and shapes in person and optimize your pump settings so you can stop guessing.

Comment PUMP and I’ll send booking info ✨

Save this for your next pumping session and share with a pumping mama.

04/23/2026

“Standard fl**ge size” is one of the biggest myths in pumping.

And it’s costing moms their comfort… and their milk.

Most pumps come with 21–24mm fl**ges
👉 but many women need something completely different.

So what happens?
Pain.
Low output.
Endless pumping sessions that leave you frustrated.

And you start to wonder if it’s you…

It’s not.
It’s the fit.

I’m a Registered Nurse + lactation specialist, and I correct this every single week in clinic.

‼️ When we fix the fit, everything changes.

And right now — this is exclusively offered in-clinic I measure, assess, and have you try different sizes + shapes in real time while we optimize your pump settings.

✨ This is currently ONLY available in Bowmanville
and not something offered elsewhere locally

If you’ve been struggling — don’t keep guessing 🤍

🤍 Comment FL**GE and I’ll send you the booking link to secure your appointment

Most moms don’t learn this until they’re already struggling.It’s 2am.Your baby won’t latch.You’re exhausted… and trying ...
04/16/2026

Most moms don’t learn this until they’re already struggling.

It’s 2am.
Your baby won’t latch.
You’re exhausted… and trying to figure it out in real time.

And no one told you this was something you could learn before your baby arrives.

Hand expression and colostrum collection is one of the most simple, powerful things you can do to prepare for feeding.

Especially if:
• baby has trouble latching
• you’re separated after birth
• you just want a backup plan
• you don’t want to feel lost in those first few days

You don’t have to go into it blind.

: I teach this inside my FREE live workshop:

✨ Colostrum Collection 101: Drops of Gold

Comment GOLD and I’ll send you the link 💛

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