The Mama Coach - Carly Forbes

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The Mama Coach - Carly Forbes

Hi I'm Carly. I'm a Registered Nurse offering services to support new and expecting parents.

My services include lactation and feeding support, prenatal education, support with toilet learning/potty training, sleep coaching and so much more!

10/28/2024

✨✨ Are you expecting and struggling to sleep?

You’re not alone 🫶🏼

Swipe through to learn a few helpful tips to get better rest during your pregnancy ➡️

1. It can be hard to find a comfortable position to sleep in. A pregnancy pillow can be helpful or a pillow between your legs to support your hips into alignment.
✨ I also added a memory foam mattress topper to help alleviate hip and shoulder pain.

2. It’s really important to stay hydrated during pregnancy. Try to hydrate well during the day and consider limiting fluids closer to bedtime. Inevitably you’ll have to get up and p*e overnight.
✨ when you do get up try not to look at your phone

3. If you find your mind racing when you try to go to sleep at night consider journaling. Try putting those thoughts and worries down on paper.
🤍Reach out for support if you find yourself having intrusive thoughts.

4. To all my fellow Mamas struggling with GERD, you may notice your symptoms worsen when you lie down. Try to avoid eating anything heavy in the evening or eating too close to bedtime.

5. I’ve been a shift worker for a long time and I love naps. It can make a world of difference especially if your night time sleep has been disrupted. If you can’t nap, try just lying down for 20 minutes with your eyes closed.
✨A nap may do more for you than an afternoon cup of coffee.

10/25/2024

🤍🤍🤍 It’s been a busy little time in our household but I’m exciting to share that our family is growing.

We’re expecting another baby in early February. 🥰

Stay tuned as I’ll be sharing more tips as a second time mom ✨

Ever grateful to for these beautiful photos capturing our milestones and having the most patience with my wild little guy 🥰

08/01/2024

💕 Today kicks off World Breastfeeding Week with IBCLC Appreciation Day today!

It’s such an honour to hold the title of IBCLC. It’s been my greatest passion to support new parents through challenging breastfeeding journeys. 💖

✨I became an IBCLC after navigating a challenging breastfeeding journey myself during a time when supports in our community were limited.

Comment below if you’d like to share how an IBCLC impacted your breastfeeding journey 🫶🏼

07/30/2024

☀️🍉⛱️ Vacation notice

I’ll be away from August 21 to September 10.

I’ll still be supporting my existing clients during this time but I’ll be unavailable for in-home consults 🤍

I do have some open availability in the next few weeks. Send me a DM if you’d like to book something soon. 💌

Stay tuned for details on my Fall prenatal series coming soon. ✨

07/09/2024

❤️ Want to learn lifesaving skills to keep your family safe?

👋I’m The Mama Coach - Carly Forbes. I’m a Registered Nurse and Lactation Consultant.

I’ve worked as an ER Nurse for almost 8 years.
I started teaching CPR and other lifesaving skills over 20 years ago as a lifeguard 🏖️

I can give you and your family the skills you need to confidently perform CPR or respond to a choking emergency. ❤️

All of my starting solids classes also include an interactive demonstration of what to do in a choking emergency. 🚨

If you’re in the Thunder Bay area, I will travel to you and teach you in the comfort of your home. 🏡

Send me a DM or visit Carly-forbes.themamacoach.com to book your private session today. 💌

✨Please note that all of my classes are for educational purposes and I do not currently offer CPR Certification.

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05/06/2024

🌷Want to feel confident about breastfeeding before your baby arrives?

Here’s your chance! Come and learn with me Wednesday May 8th 7pm EST.

🤍 I’ll teach you everything you need to know to get a great latch frok the start.

Registration includes:

🌷 access to the live class and recording
🌷The Mama Coach’s Guide to Breastfeeding
🌷A private virtual prenatal breastfeeding consult

💌 Send me a DM for the registration link

04/23/2024

🌟Let’s talk about colostrum or ✨liquid gold✨

🌟Colostrum is the first milk that your body starts to produce around 12-18 weeks gestation.

Colostrum is…
🩷 Nutrient Dense - full of essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, probiotics and antibodies
🩷 Easy to digest - It’s the perfect first food for your newborn’s tiny tummy
🩷 Supports the healthy development of your baby's microbiome

With the support of your healthcare provider, you can start to collect in the final weeks of your pregnancy.🤰🏽

Embrace the benefits of early preparation and give your baby the perfect first food.
Comment ✨GOLD✨ and I’ll send you the link for my FREE class

Remember that your body is doing amazing things to prepare for your baby's arrival.🫶🏽

04/20/2024

🥦🥦Happy 420 to those who celebrate🎉

The research on the safety of using cannabis during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is pretty limited.

✨Current guidelines as per Health Canada suggest the safest choice is to abstain from using cannabis.

✨The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists also recommends that cannabis be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

📖Some studies have found that babies born to mothers who use cannabis had an increased risk of lower birth weights and preterm labour. 🫶🏼

What we do know is that it can pass through breast milk to baby and that the more the mother uses the higher the risks are for baby. 🐣

🤰🏻We also know that THC, one of the active components in cannabis is able to cross the placenta.

💚If you are unable to completely stop, using less cannabis, less often can reduce potential harm.

Talk to your healthcare provider if you need support with your cannabis use.

04/17/2024

🌸 Calling all expecting parents! 🤰🏽
Join me for a FREE Antenatal Hand Expression Webinar! ✨

Learn the art of hand expression to kickstart your breastfeeding journey with confidence.

Whether you're expecting for the first time or adding to your family, this webinar is tailored for you!

🌼💕 Don't miss this chance to empower yourself with valuable skills and knowledge. Click the link in my bio to register and see all my current offerings
or comment with a 🌷🐣 and I'll DM you the link. 💌

04/16/2024

🤍🤍🤍What’s the deal with galactogogues?

There’s a lot of traditional wisdom about foods, herbs and that support lactation from different cultures around the world.

✨Some of these foods are beneficial because they are nutrient dense and replenish vitamins and minerals that postpartum mothers need to heal and be able to produce milk.

👩🏻‍🍳Some ideas:
Soups with bone broth🍲
Low Mercury Fish 🐟
Adding Brewer’s/Nutritional Yeast and flax seeds to your baking 🧁

For recipes and more you can read all the details in my blog 👩🏻‍💻

Comment RECIPE and I’ll share some of my favourite recipes to support lactation and postpartum healing.

04/12/2024

Are you expecting this Spring/Summer?🐣

🌷🌷🌷 I’m offering a series of prenatal classes virtually this spring. Come learn everything you need to know to thrive postpartum and enjoy your new baby from a Registered Nurse and IBCLC.

✨APRIL 29
Antenatal Hand Expression: The art of collecting colostrum before baby arrives

✨MAY 8
Feed, Bond, Thrive: Prenatal Breastfeeding Class

✨MAY 27
Newborn Care for Growing Families

✨JUNE 19 & 20
Blossoming Bumps: A virtual class for busy parents on the journey from bump to baby

All classes will be offered virtually.

COMMENT 🌷SPRING 🌷for more details
💌DM for registration link

04/11/2024

🤍🤍 Are you using the right fl**ge size? 🤍🤍

Many pumping moms will start out using the fl**ges that came with their pumps. For the majority of Mamas these fl**ges are way too big.

🚨Using a fl**ge that’s too big can damage your milk ducts!

Want to learn how to get the most out of your pumping sessions? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Comment SIZE below or send me a DM to book your express pumping consult.

🤍 As an IBCLC and pumping mom, I can help you find your perfect fl**ge fit and help you pump effectively and comfortably.

**gefit

03/18/2024

✨Why should you choose a Mama Coach?

🤍 I support families in the comfort of their homes.
Stay home and rest and I will come to you. 💕
As an IBCLC I love that I get to see your baby feed in your usual spot.
If you’re pumping, I get to see what your setup is and find practical solutions that work for you.

✨My hours are flexible.
Working in private practice and I can adjust my schedule to meet the needs of your family.
This includes overnights, evenings and weekends.
Don’t see something in my schedule that works for you?

💌Please feel free to DM me and I will find some time that works for you.

🤍 I provide support without judgement.
No matter how you feed your baby. I will support you.
Whether you sleep train or co-sleep. I will support you.
My role is to provide up to date evidence based information. You know your baby best and you know what works for your family.

Visit the 🔗 Link in my Bio to learn more about my services and upcoming classes

03/09/2024

Happy International Women’s Day. 🫶🏼

03/06/2024

🎉🎉🎉 Happy IBCLC Day!!

I’m so excited to share with you that I passed my IBCLC Exam last fall!

This was a huge goal for me and I’m so thankful for all of the support I had along the way. 💕

Thank you… 🫶🏼

To my amazing wife who’s supported me every step of the way 💜

✨To my little one, who taught me some hard lessons and a new mom and helped me grow and realize my dreams.

✨To all of my mentors who I learned so much from, I’m so grateful for all of your time and wisdom.

✨To Carrie .mama.coach who not only mentored me as an IBCLC but has supported me to follow my dreams and provided me with so many incredible tools to grow my practice.

✨To all of the families I’ve had the honour of working with, each and every one of you have taught me something that I will carry forward into my practice.

📷 photo credit: bottom right photo by

💌Send me a DM to learn more about how I can help with your family’s feeding challenges.

03/05/2024

👋 Allow me to re-introduce myself….

I’m the Mama Coach-Carly Forbes. I’m a Registered Nurse (RN) and Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) working in private practice in Thunder Bay, ON.

💕 I do home visits and provide education and support in the comfort of your home.

👩🏻‍💻I serve families virtually across Ontario.

✨ Are you expecting and want to learn all about birth, newborn care, and breastfeeding?

✨ Do you have a fussy newborn and need some overnight support?

✨Do you want to feel confident about what to do in case of an emergency?

✨ Have you been working on potty training and you’re feeling stuck?

💌 Send me a DM to learn more about my services!

10/31/2023

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Wishing you all a fun and safe Halloween.

Keep reading for s few safety tips from your local Mama Coach and ER Nurse. ⬇️

🚨 Attach lights and reflective materials to your stroller/wagon. The more lights the better!

🔦 Use flashlights, headlamps, and reflective materials on your costumes. Make sure cars can see your little one’s in the dark.

🍬🍭 Hard and Chewy candies are a choking risk. Chew your little one’s candy and ensure any treats they are enjoying are developmentally appropriate.

🚙 Remove bulky costumes before buckeling up in the car.

Stay warm and have a happy Halloween! 🎃👻🎃

10/23/2023

✨Join me November 8th for a FREE Live Webinar!

I’ll teach you everything you need to know about collecting colostrum during pregnancy.

Can’t make it to the live class?
I’ll give you access to the recording for two weeks.

You’ll also get access to exclusive discounts on postpartum and newborn support.

This webinar will leave you feeling ✨confident ✨about breastfeeding and give you evidence based techniques you can practice during the final weeks of pregnancy.

➡️ Use the Registration LINK IN BIO to save your spot

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+18073554099

Website

https://carly-forbes.themamacoach.com/

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