Kari Kress - The Mama Coach

🆘 Do you know what to do if your baby or child needs CPR? Do you know how to help them if they are choking?

If your answer wasn’t an immediate YES, then you NEED to come to my Infant & Child CPR and Choking class. Come and learn this life-saving technique and be confident that if an emergency was to happen, you would know what to do!

It’s an in-person class on Sept 24 at 7pm at Chilliwack Midwifery’s Office at Superstore in Chilliwack.

Limited Spots available, so register now!

Come out and join my Group In-Person Prenatal Class! You and your partner will gain essential knowledge about labor, delivery, pain management, and newborn care from an experienced labor and delivery nurse. Learn about natural and medical pain relief, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare together for your new arrival. Sign up today!

Newborn sleep 🤪
It’s crazy how someone who sleeps so much can bring you such little sleep 😴

Frequent feeds and frequent naps are normal in this stage, but there are some things that you can do to help develop their circadian rhythm and get them sleeping better 😊

Want to chat about your baby more in-depth? Book a postpartum (0-12week) phone call with me and we will chat all about your little one and answer any questions you might have 📲

Pssst… you don’t have to enjoy every minute. It can be SO tough and that is normal.

A lot of new baby advice out there is “Enjoy this moment, Treasure this stage, You’re going to miss this” and if you are having a tough time, it might lead to you believe that you are a bad mom.

You aren’t! The fact that you worry about it, means that you are a GREAT mom.

If you just fed your baby, changed your baby, and loved your baby today, you have done all the things needed to make you a great mom 🥰

Sending you all the love and support 💕

It’s so hot out there! Make sure you know these heat stroke signs and if your little one is experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical help! Stay cool 💦

Looking for an in-person group prenatal class? Here are the next few group prenatals that I am hosting and we are already heading into the fall! This is a 3 hour class taught by me, a labor and delivery nurse for 12 years and mom of 3. I want you and your partner to leave the class feeling empowered and prepared to have and look after this baby! Go ahead and register online through the link in my bio or send me a DM and I’d love to help 💕

Last months Infant and Child CPR and Choking class was so popular that I’m hosting another one at the end of this month! Come on out June 26 at 7pm and learn what to do if your little one has an emergency 🚨 In this 60 minute class you will learn how to identify if your little one is having an emergency and what to do about it. We will also talk about the difference between choking and gagging and how to respond! Head to my website or click on my link in bio to learn more!

Have you ever wondered how many naps your baby should be taking in a day? Here is a handy chart to save and refer to! Know that these are just the averages and there can be a range of normals 💕 Feel free to share with a parent of a baby 👶🏻

🆘 Do you know what to do if your child starts choking? If the answer is no, or if you hesitated, you need to come to my Infant CPR & Choking Class! Come and find out what to do in case there is an emergency 🚨 Send me a DM or click on the link in bio to book!

Is your baby showing signs of being ready for solids (sitting, reaching for food)? Don’t miss out on my Starting Solids Workshop! This workshop covers everything you need to know, from first bites, age-appropriate foods, choking hazards, and introducing allergens. Join me and learn how to safely and confidently introduce your baby to a world of delicious, nutritious foods 🍗🍓🥑🍌 Sign up today (link in bio)!

It’s Earth Day 🌎 so let’s talk about cloth diapers for a minute.

I have cloth diapered 2 of my kids but so far with my 3rd I haven’t started yet! I think I probably will, I have all the diapers still, but right now it just seems like a lot. And that’s ok! I love the fact that I’m able to use diapers that I bought with my 7 year old and I can use them on my 2.5 month old… you definitely can’t say that about used disposables!

Also can we talk about the 💰 savings?! Experts estimate that the cost of cloth diapers (including laundry) is about $775 (from birth to potty trained). And cost of disposables is $2349 🤯 Also did I mention I can sell my cloth diapers after I’m done using them? There’s a huge cloth diaper resale market!

I’m not the perfect cloth diaper parent. I use a disposable at night because I find it easier than double or triple stuffing a cloth diaper. And sometimes I’m washing my diapers and so my daughter spends the day in disposables when I’m slow at doing laundry 🧺 I also use disposables when traveling or even at daycare.

But I’m happy that every time I choose to use a cloth diaper, I’m saving money and that’s one less diaper in the landfill and I’m helping the earth 🌍😊

What about you? Did you or would you ever consider cloth??

I am so excited to be offering group prenatal classes again! Come and learn all about labor and delivery from me, Kari, A Registered Nurse who has worked in labor and delivery for the past 12 years! We will chat all about how to know you are in labor, coping strategies, medical pain management options, pushing strategies, and then also chat all about what happens after your baby is born as well! Questions? Ask away, or sign up using the link in my bio or at karikress.themamacoach.com/classes

🌼Spring Ahead🌼 Daylight Savings starts this Sunday! Here are some sample schedules to help you prepare. ⛔️ If you already have an Early Riser, or if you have a little one 3 months or less, I would just go with the flow! ❓Any Questions, feel free to ask away! Share this with a parent who may need a reminder that it’s Daylight Savings this weekend!

Thrilled to introduce Sawyer Thomas Kress to the world 🌎 Born January 31 at 6:21am and he is 6 lbs 13 oz. We are all just so in love 💕

Just a friendly reminder on this Saturday Morning 💕 It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season and wonder if you are doing enough. Just a reminder: You are enough. You are a good parent. In fact, You are the best parent for your child. Share this with all your friends and remind them that they are enough 🫶🏻

Daylight Savings Time Ends tonight! Move bedtime back 30 minutes and let’s all hope we get a little extra sleep dust tonight 🧚🧚🧚

🥴 I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but daylight saving time ends this Saturday night, meaning that we get to “fall back”. Use/Adapt this handy little chart to figure out how to gently adapt to the time change ⏰ More of a last minute person? Stay tuned for how to help your little one adjust quickly!

Very excited to be announcing some more group prenatal classes! Prenatal Classes are SO important so that you are prepared when you go into labor and you aren’t making difficult decisions while having SO.MUCH.PAIN. And these classes are all taught by me! An experienced labor and delivery nurse for the last 12 years! Sign up and secure your spot!

SAVE this handy chart so you can remember how to dress your baby as the weather changes!

You baby was sleeping so well, and then all of the sudden 4 months hits 😢 Need help getting some more sleep? Save this post for ideas and reach out for more help!

Starting Solids can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be! Here is a sample schedule how to introduce solids to your little one. Wondering what foods to try? I’m hosting a virtual starting solids workshop on Monday Oct 16 at 7:30 pm! I’d love to see you there!

Starting Solids can feel scary and overwhelming! This workshop is to help you feel confident and excited about starting solids. Come and join in on this virtual workshop taught by a Registered Nurse and Mama Coach. I’d love to see you there!

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! This year we are feeling extra thankful, keep swiping left to see why 😊

Looking for some virtual workshops? This October I’ve got you covered! Drop any questions below and sign up at karikress.themamacoach.com/classes

🤯 This fact is absolutely mind-blowing. As a labor and delivery nurse and Mama Coach, I want to help you THRIVE as you enter this new, crazy, life-changing job of motherhood and feeding your baby 👶🏻

🤱 Join me in-person on Sept 20 at 7pm as I co-host a breastfeeding class to help prepare you for this journey!

What was the most challenging thing about your breastfeeding journey? Let me know in the comments below 👇🏻

It’s hot out there this week 🥵 Remember to stay hydrated, seek out shade and air conditioning, and keep as cool as you can! This is a helpful chart for heatstroke warning signs in babies and children. If you see these signs and are concerned please get medical attention!

It’s getting hot out there 🥵 Here are some summer sleep tips to help you and your little one get some much needed sleep 😴 Don’t forget to share these with another parent friend 😊

Read through this post and see if you think that your baby has some of these symptoms of a lip/tongue tie. Needing more support? Don’t hesitate to reach out and book a consult today 💕

Raising Well-Rested Babies: Don't miss our free sleep tips workshop, led by a knowledgeable registered nurse. Discover evidence-based strategies designed to help your 3 to 18-month-olds establish healthy sleep habits. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and hello to a refreshed family!

It’s time for another Fact Finding Friday! As a Registered Nurse I like to dig through the research and give you the evidence about common parenting topics! Todays is all about “can a baby self-soothe?” I’d love for you to read along and then share with another parent who wants to know the answer as well!