The Mama Coach - Katie Winkler

07/13/2025

I am a RN, IBCLC, and Mama coach, and these are just a few of the infant feeding mantras that I live by.

We all come with our own stories and experiences when it comes to infant feeding and my job is to honor those and help families. It looks different every time I work with someone, and that is what I love about my job!

I will always advocate for a mom‘s peace, her mental health, and joy. I will use all of my detective skills to determine why a baby is not transferring milk or why mom is continuing to get plugged ducts.

I am here for you, your family, and your baby. And I would be honored to walk alongside you in your parenting journey. 💓

Comment MORE if you want more information about my services and how we can help you reach your goals. 😊

06/10/2025

Real talk: If you’re gritting your teeth every time your baby latches, it’s time to get help — not tough it out.
Latch pain is COMMON, but not NORMAL.
You deserve support that actually makes a difference. 💬💛

👉 Swipe through to find out why latch hurts and what we can do to fix it!
👉 DM me anytime — I’d love to help you ditch the pain and find your feeding groove!”

05/09/2025

Alright, you’ve just had your baby and now you are wondering—how do I know when to feed them??

These cues work for breastfed and bottle fed babies, but not all babies will show all cues! Part of the joy (and frustration) of having a new baby is learning their specific cues, and you are more than up to the challenge, mamas!

Newborn Hunger Cues:
🍼Smacking or licking their lips
🍼Opening their mouth or sticking their tongue out
🍼Rooting for the breast or bottle (they will turn their head one way and start sucking at whatever touches their mouth)
🍼Sucking on anything and everything! Their fingers, toes, your fingers—you name it!
🍼‼️ Crying is a late sign of hunger! You want to offer a bottle or the breast before baby gets to this cue. A fussy baby will not eat as well as a early hungry baby—think this is when baby gets HANGRY!

Do your newborns hunger cues come across clear or confusing? Comment CUE for more information about how I can help your family learn your little ones hunger cues! 👇

04/20/2025

Now available: an experienced RN, IBCLC, mom to three and newborn expert. Need someone to translate your newborn’s cues? Navigate feeding difficulties? This is the Mama Coach for you! 😉

In all seriousness, this trend makes me laugh and the tech lover in me has to give it a try!

Parents, I am available for in person or virtual coaching on all things newborn—message me or comment ACTION for more information! 🩷

04/08/2025

Is your newborn inching themselves sideways in their sleep space? 🔄

As a Mama Coach who specializes in newborns, I receive questions about infant feeding, safety, and sleep! My stance on switching from the smaller bassinet to a larger pack and play or crib? 👇

If your little one’s head AND feet are less than 2 inches from the top of the sleep space—time to switch! The AAP recommends infants sleeping in the same room aa parents until 6 months as a preventative measure for SIDS, but sometimes that doesn’t work for families, and thats OK! 🩷

Questions about your newborn? Post them below or message me for more information about my services! 🧑‍🍼🤱😴☢️

03/06/2025

The last of the snow is (hopefully) behind us, and I am looking forward to spring!🌸🌱

My next free classes for the community are set for March 15, March 22, and April 12th. 📆

Comment HAPPY for the link to register for these classes!

01/13/2025

Have you seen the free classes I am hosting in 2025??

CPR/Choking continues to be your favorite FREE class I offer; but you all asked for a sleep class, so its happening! 😴👶 and you can learn about my favorite sleep tips at home (virtual option!) or in person. 👏👏

Join me for one of these free classes in KCMO this month and in February; comment CLASS for the sign up details!

11/18/2024

November is FLYING by, as much as I hate to say it! (I am in no way ready for the holidays!) 🦃🎄⛄️

If you are a parent to a little one who is about ready to start solid foods this holiday season, my last class of 2024 is perfect for easing your fears! This is a FREE class in Kansas City, on 📆 December 4,, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

Want to save your spot? Head to www.katie-winkler.themamacoach.com/classes to register! 😊

11/07/2024

The holiday season is around the corner, the weather finally has gotten with the program that it’s November (oh, Missouri!), and I am celebrating a very big milestone in my practice! 🥳

Now you may be saying , “Whoa, Katie, do not mention that Christmas is less than seven weeks away!” Say no more! I am in no way ready for the rush of attending school programs, big family meals, and gift exchanges–we just put away the Halloween costumes!

To read the rest of today's blog post and get the discount code to celebrate my second year as a Mama Coach coming to an end--comment BLOG!😉

10/17/2024

While breastfeeding may be going well, there are many reasons why baby has difficulty accepting a bottle. 🍼

I am a RN, Mama Coach, and IBCLC, and my bottle refusal support is now live on my site! This service is virtual or in-home (limited availability for in-home). We will discuss baby’s feeding history, observe a feeding, and you will receive a personalized bottle refusal plan after our session. 👏 Support beyond the consult available as well!

Wondering if this service could be helpful for your family? Comment BOTTLE and I will send you the link to the service and we can set a time for a free call to chat more about your goals! 🩷

10/16/2024

Tonight at Pediatric Care North, An Affiliate of Children’s Mercy! A FREE class about respiratory illnesses in infants, based on my over 8 years working as a pediatric RN. 💓

katie-winkler.themamacoach.com/classes

🤧 Did you know that respiratory viruses are the primary cause of colds? As we enter the cold/flu season, one additional way to prepare (other than vaccination for the flu!) is education. Join Katie Winkler, MSN, RN, IBCLC, CPN and other parents in our Community Room on Wednesday, October 16th from 5:30-6:30 pm to demystify respiratory viruses and how they affect our youngest patients. 🦠👶

What you will learn:
🤔How little ones act and appear when struck by the common cold/RSV
👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️Reasons to have your child seen by a doctor
💜Tips on how to help your child when they have a respiratory virus

Interested in this FREE class? Sign up at the link below! ⤵

https://www.pediatriccarenorth.com/community-education

10/15/2024

Now this is what our families need in the KC Metro! 👏👏

A locally created mom and baby expo by , chalk full of amazing businesses who serve families. 🙌 I am beyond grateful to be included in this expo, meeting and serving our community with evidence based education and support. 🩷

I still have 4 tickets left for FREE to this event, message me if you’re interested! Plus there are going to be really amazing grab bags!

🔗 in bio for the link to purchase tickets, too!