The Mama Coach - Sarah Clarke

The Mama Coach - Sarah Clarke As a Registered nurse my goal is to help you find evidence based solutions to fit your family’s needs

09/01/2026

We do everything together… apparently that includes our hair appointments 💇🏼‍♀️💇🏻‍♀️

After surviving summer holidays, we’ve decided every mom deserves a little “me time” before getting back to business as usual. First priority: fresh hair. Then we’re ready to get back on track.

Big shout out to Sarah at Studio Select for keeping our hair fresh!

what are YOU doing for yourself now that summer holidays are officially done? 👇🏼

I’m going to share something that’s a little vulnerable because I know I can’t be the only one who has felt this way. It...
08/05/2026

I’m going to share something that’s a little vulnerable because I know I can’t be the only one who has felt this way. Its a post i’ve wrestled with writing for awhile... because honestly the internet is a scary place. I have two boys. One is 6 and the other is 3½. And if I’m being completely honest, my relationship with my postpartum body has probably been one of the hardest parts of motherhood. After my first baby, I was convinced I was going to “bounce back.” I wanted my old body back so badly. The body that felt familiar. The one I felt confident in. The one that could run half marathons and crush bootcamp classes without thinking twice.

So at six weeks postpartum, that’s exactly what I tried to do. I signed back up for bootcamp. I started running again. I even planned to train for another half marathon because that’s what I loved before kids. Early postpartum I was also struggling with my milk supply. My son wasn’t transferring milk well from the beginning, which caused my supply to drop, but if I’m honest, I also wasn’t taking care of myself the way I needed to. I wasn’t eating enough. Or I was eating too much- on this yoyo dieting cycle. Food became something I reached for when I felt overwhelmed, exhausted, and emotionally drained. I felt inflamed. Tired. Six months postpartum I honestly still looked pregnant, and I didn’t like the way I looked at all.

When I became pregnant with my second, I promised myself things would be different. This time I educated myself. Instead of trying to “get my body back,” I focused on rebuilding it. I rehabbed my core slowly. I saw a pelvic floor physiotherapist. I was intentional with my meals, being mindful on not restricting food. I paid attention to my calories, sugar, protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats. I took the vitamins and minerals my body actually needed. And I didn’t rush back into exercise. I waited until I felt strong enough. My body didn’t necessarily look dramatically different this time. But it felt different. I felt strong. I felt capable. I wanted to move because it made me feel good, exercise became my “me time” and the mental break I needed. (more in the comments)

Kinda chic to join our prenatal class September 12th at Bumbleboo! Set yourself up for a confident delivery and well sup...
08/04/2026

Kinda chic to join our prenatal class September 12th at Bumbleboo!

Set yourself up for a confident delivery and well supported postpartum. It starts here where we discuss:
✨labour and what to expect in every stage
✨what to expect with a vaginal delivery and what recovery will looks like
✨c-sections and the reason why you might go for an emergent or elective c-section and what you can expect
✨what you need to know for delivering in the hospital
✨postpartum and how to feel informed and supported
✨newborn feeding and milestones, sleep and much more!

Link to register is found in my bio under “classes”

07/16/2026

POV: Two NICU nurses. Two IBCLC’s. Two moms. One million voice notes.

Between raising kids, supporting husbands with demanding careers, picking up casual NICU shifts, and running our own private nursing practices... somehow we still find time to send each other 8-minute voice notes about business strategy, client wins, life, and what we’re making for supper.

The best part? Even though you might work with Sarah *or* Tia, you’re actually getting both of us in your corner. Every client win is celebrated together. Every challenge gets talked through. Every success feels like a team success.

Because this business has never been about competition it’s about collaboration. We’re building something we’re incredibly proud of, together, while supporting the families who trust us with some of the biggest moments of parenthood.

So Netflix... if you’re looking for two sleep-deprived nurses fueled by coffee, voice notes, and a passion for helping families... we’d say call us.
..But actually, who has time to film a documentary? We’ve got babies to support. 💛

05/10/2026

Let’s talk about “baby led weaning”

Not the method of but the actual progression of drinking breastmilk/ formula to consuming solids.

⭐️~6 months of age you will start offering solids to your baby. Watch for signs of readiness (sitting independently, good head control, interest in food, able to reach and bring objects to their mouth, loss of tongue thrust reflex) food at this age is for practice and to give a boost in iron

⭐️the method you use doesn’t matter too much at the beginning- practice responsive feeding, self feedinf and texture progression

⭐️by 9-12 months we want to see your baby taking off with solids and the weaning from breast milk/ formula to solids becomes more apparent. The transition to cows milk may start at this point as well

This progression is gradual, its baby led and it occurs at your baby’s own unique pace.
If you’re unsure how to start solids or wondering if your baby is on the right track, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Sarah Clarke is a Registered Nurse who supports families with starting solids, feeding progression, and building a plan that fits your baby—not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Whether you’re just getting started or feeling stuck with intake, textures, or next steps, she helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Book a free discovery call to get started:
👉 https://sarah-clarke.themamacoach.com/booknow/

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

Prenatal class coming up ✨ May 23 | 10am–3pm at BumblebooA full, practical class covering what you actually need to know...
04/29/2026

Prenatal class coming up ✨ May 23 | 10am–3pm at Bumbleboo

A full, practical class covering what you actually need to know before baby arrives. We’ll walk through what labour can look like, how to cope, and how your partner can support you. No matter what your birth looks like, you and your partner will leave feeling more confident and prepared for each step.

This is real-life, practical prep for birth, those first early hours, and the weeks and months that follow — supporting mom as she heals, supporting baby as they grow, and helping both of you feel grounded in what you’re doing when it matters most.

Come as you are, bring your questions, and leave feeling ready 🤍

DM to save your spot or find the link in our bio under “Classes”

04/23/2026

“Food before one is just for fun”… but here’s the problem with that

If we treat solids like they don’t really matter,
we miss the window where babies are actually learning how to eat.

Because at 12 months, something shifts:
👉 solids become the primary source of calories
And we can’t expect a one-year-old to just flip a switch and suddenly:
•eat full meals
•meet their nutrition needs from food
•have the skills and interest to do that
…if we haven’t been building toward it.

Starting solids isn’t just exposure for the sake of it.
It’s:
•learning how to chew and swallow safely
•building comfort with textures and flavors
•creating predictable meal rhythms

and yes, gradually contributing to nutrition (especially iron)
So by around 8–10 months, we’re looking for:
•consistent opportunities to eat
•increasing interest and participation
•actual intake of solid foods.

not perfection, but progress
We chat more about this in our Starting Solids Workshop!
🗓️April 28th
📍Bumbleboo, Medicne Hat

Sign up under classes, link found in Bio!

04/19/2026

Not the method of baby-led weaning—but the actual progression from breastmilk/formula to solids.

⭐️ Around 6 months, you’ll start offering solids.
Watch for signs of readiness: sitting independently, good head control, interest in food, bringing objects to their mouth, and loss of the tongue thrust reflex.
At this stage, food is for practice—and an important source of iron.

⭐️ The method you choose matters less in the beginning.
Focus on responsive feeding, self-feeding, and gradually introducing more textures.

⭐️ By 9–12 months, we want to see solids really picking up.
This is when the shift from milk to food becomes more noticeable, and the transition to cow’s milk may begin.

This progression is gradual, baby-led, and happens at your baby’s own pace!
If you want to feel confident about what to offer, when to offer it, and how to move through each stage—this is for you.

Starting Solids Class — April 28
Save your spot here:
👉 https://sarah-clarke.themamacoach.com/classes/

Sarah Clarke, RN, IBCLC, & Tia Heinrichs, RN, CBS, are Mama Coaches based in Medicine Hat, supporting families with feeding, infant nutrition, and the transition to solids with practical, evidence-based guidance.

If you’d like to work with them 1:1 (in person or virtually), you can book here:
👉 https://sarah-clarke.themamacoach.com/booknow/ OR https://tia-heinrichs.themamacoach.com/booknow/

If you need support from anywhere else in the world, we can connect you with a nurse in your community 👉https://themamacoach.com/find-a-mama-coach/

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