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

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/

babynutrition ibclc

04/14/2026

Parenting on the internet can feel like you have to choose a “side.”

Sleep train or not.
Breastfeed or formula feed.
Routine or flexibility.

But the truth is, most of it isn’t black and white.

When we zoom out and look at the evidence, the baby, the mother, and the family as a whole, the answer is usually somewhere in the middle—and highly situation dependent.

As RN’s and Mama coaches we take a holistic, individualized approach to care. We look at the whole family system, not just one feeding or sleep decision in isolation, because these choices are deeply connected to wellbeing, capacity, and real life.

What works beautifully for one family may not work for another and that doesn’t mean anyone is doing it wrong.

There is no one right way to do this.

Just informed choices, compassionate support, and less shame.

We’re here to support families holistically, wherever they’re at 🤍

Feeding your baby can feel confusing for so many reasons At EmpowerMed - Women’s Health Clinic we offer feeding support ...
04/08/2026

Feeding your baby can feel confusing for so many reasons

At EmpowerMed - Women’s Health Clinic we offer feeding support from breastfeeding and pumping to formula feeding and starting solids, we help moms feel confident and supported.

We also offer feeding workshops that cover everything:
• Breastfeeding basics
• Bottle feeding tips
• Formula guidance
• Pumping strategies
• Starting solids

A little education and guidance can make feeding less stressful, more confident, and even joyful.
You’re not alone, and you’ve got this 🤍

empowermed

04/02/2026

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.

Learn more at our starting solids class April 28th! Link to register found in bio!

babynutrition ibclc

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