The Mama Coach - Amy Foreman, RN, FNP-C

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Last October the American Heart Association ❤️ updated its guideline for the hand position for chest compressions for 👶 ...
02/25/2026

Last October the American Heart Association ❤️ updated its guideline for the hand position for chest compressions for 👶 Infant CPR. When they reviewed the research, they found that rescuers using the ✌️ two-finger technique were not compressing the chest deep enough 🚫.
⭐️ Effective chest compressions are critical to successful CPR. ⭐️
The current, updated, recommendation is to use the heel of your hand ✋ on the infant’s breastbone for chest compressions. When they analyzed the data, they found this technique resulted in the most effective chest compressions 👍.
If you want to learn more about the other updates that the AHA made, take one of my CPR Workshops 👩‍🏫, or gather some friends and family and book a private group workshop! These skills are valuable for everyone to have, and I would love to help you learn them! 🙌
It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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02/12/2026

☕️ Sit with me for a minute and let’s chat about choking prevention.
One feature of choking is that it tends to be silent 🤫 and this poses a significant risk if we are not paying close attention 👀 to our children 👶 when they are eating.
Their safety is dependent on our ability to respond quickly 🛟 if there is an emergency.
I know it is hard when we have so many things competing for our attention 🆘, but during the times when our children are learning how to safely eat 🥦, it is important that we reduce our distractions 🧘 and be present with them. They are worth it! 💗
If you want to learn more about how to build 👷‍♀️ a safe environment for your baby when they are learning to eat solid food, register for one of my workshops!👩‍💻
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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01/26/2026

A few months ago the American Heart Association (AHA) ❤️ published updates to their guidelines and there have been a few changes to what we teach in our CPR skills classes.
This change in 👋 hand position for infant CPR is one of the updates that is very important. The purpose of compressing the chest 🫸🫷during CPR is to push oxygenated blood 🩸 up to the brain 🧠. Then, when you release the chest from the compression🫸 🫷, it pulls oxygenated blood 🩸into the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle 🫀. So you can see how critical it is that chest compressions are done properly and done to the correct depth. (There is another two-handed option for small infants that we review in our class - this is still acceptable per the guidelines)
CPR and Choking Rescue skills training 💪 is a part of my Starting Solids workshop 👩‍🏫, which I offer quarterly. So if that is a milestone that you are approaching with your baby 👶, sign up for one of my in-person or virtual workshops! Visit my website for more information 🧑‍💻. I am also available to do private workshops if you wanted to gather some family and friends for a group class.
I want to empower 💪 as many people as possible with these life-saving skills, especially those who are in the orbit of small children.
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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As a thank you 💗 for all the folks who have supported me throughout this past year, I am offering a holiday discount 🎉 t...
12/02/2025

As a thank you 💗 for all the folks who have supported me throughout this past year, I am offering a holiday discount 🎉 that is active through December 31st. It is valid on any purchase made before the end of the year, and can be for a service in 2026, so if you are thinking about taking one of my 2026 workshops in January or April, now is the time to book it!
My workshops and education packages also make great Christmas gifts 🎁 for the parents 👨🏻‍🍼 (or soon-to-be-parents 🤰) in your life. Give the gift of confidence 💪, education 🤓, and life-saving skills 🛟!
If you have any questions about scheduling, email me 🧑‍💻 at Amy.Foreman@themamacoach.com
I look forward to hearing from you! 👋
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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🌻 April Workshop dates are up and open for registration!This workshop would make an excellent Christmas present 🎁 for pa...
12/02/2025

🌻 April Workshop dates are up and open for registration!
This workshop would make an excellent Christmas present 🎁 for parents who are having 👶 babies in December and January. The workshop is being offered both in 👩‍🏫 person and 👩‍💻 virtually. Give the gift of education 🤓 and life-saving skills 💪!
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!
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A peanut allergy can affect a person’s life in significant ways, and it is very likely to last a lifetime. Even though t...
11/20/2025

A peanut allergy can affect a person’s life in significant ways, and it is very likely to last a lifetime. Even though the guidelines shifted 10 years ago, there are still many communities that are not aware of this update and are still following the outdated advice.
Now that we know how much of an impact early introduction of peanuts can make, let’s keep spreading the word! We have a chance to dramatically reduce the number of children living with a peanut allergy (and potentially even other food allergies as well).
If you have questions about how to introduce the common allergens in your starting solids journey, reach out! I would love to help!
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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11/10/2025

In 2015, there was a major shift in the guidelines about when to introduce common allergens to babies 👶, specifically peanuts 🥜. Research was showing what providers already suspected - that introducing allergens early when babies are 4-6 months old (rather than delaying the introduction, which is what we had been doing) - is effective at preventing many children from developing food allergies. And last month there was another study that further showed the value of early introduction of peanuts: a whopping 40% reduction in peanut allergies! That is amazing! 🙌
Food allergies are common. You are likely to know at least several people who live with a food allergy. I know that it can be scary to think about introducing common food allergens to your sweet babies. I am here to help you do it 🤝 - empowered with the most up to date research that gives you the best chance to help your baby journey into the world of solid foods without developing a food allergy!
Reach out for a one-on-one appointment👩‍💻 if you have questions, or take one of my Starting Solids Workshops 👩‍🏫.
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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Did you miss my fall 🍁 Starting Solids Workshop and wish you had grabbed a spot?I just opened registration for my Januar...
10/22/2025

Did you miss my fall 🍁 Starting Solids Workshop and wish you had grabbed a spot?
I just opened registration for my January ❄️ virtual and in-person workshop dates!
If you just had a baby 👶, January is a perfect time to take this workshop because by that time you will likely be gearing up to start solids🥦.
If you are in the thick of your solids journey 🍚, you can still take this workshop. You will learn tips to help with your baby no matter what stage they are in, and you will leave with critical life-saving 🛟 CPR and choking-rescue skills 💪.
I hope to see you in January❄️! Visit my website 👩‍💻 for more details and the link to register.
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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Babies 👶 do not need teeth 🦷 to start trying out chewable foods! 🥦The teeth 🦷 that we primarily use to chew our food are...
10/16/2025

Babies 👶 do not need teeth 🦷 to start trying out chewable foods! 🥦
The teeth 🦷 that we primarily use to chew our food are our molars, which generally don’t start to come in until after a baby’s first birthday 🎂. Babies can absolutely chew away at age-appropriate foods 🥦 with their gums until those molars come in - and we should be giving them the opportunity to practice those oh-so-important chewing skills 💪 so they are ready for when the molars make their appearance.
Want to learn more 🧐 about transitioning your baby to solid foods? Attend one of my workshops 👩‍🏫!
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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When your baby 👶 suddenly becomes fearful 👎 of new foods, it can feel jarring. It’s easy to start to worry that your bab...
10/04/2025

When your baby 👶 suddenly becomes fearful 👎 of new foods, it can feel jarring. It’s easy to start to worry that your baby will become a picky eater. Remember that this is a normal developmental stage for babies - and actually is a built-in protective mechanism 😎 to keep them from being too careless about what they put in their mouth!
So, if we can approach this developmental stage with the right strategy 🤔 and tools 🛠️, we can work through the food neophobia and help our babies grow into children who are still willing to try new foods 🥦.
If you have questions about feeding your baby, reach out 👋 or attend one of my workshops 👩‍🏫!
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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10/02/2025

Want to help your teething baby 👶 get ready for the transition to solids 🥦? Here are two teethers that are great for helping advance their oral motor skills!
If you want more tips like this, schedule a visit with me 👋 or attend my Starting Solids and Infant Safety Workshop 👩‍🏫.
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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Advancing eating skills call for advancing in texture challenges too💪! These last four food textures are maybe a little ...
09/18/2025

Advancing eating skills call for advancing in texture challenges too💪! These last four food textures are maybe a little better suited for babies who have been eating solids for a few months and are starting to get the hang of a few things.
Lumpy foods that have a mixed texture are amazing for exposing your baby to a challenging experience ⭐️ - so this is something that is fine to give them right from the beginning, but just know it might cause some extra gagging.
Grains 🍚 have a tendency to scatter in the mouth, which can lead to gags as well. Babies also need to be skilled at moving smaller bits of food to the sides of their mouth for chewing before swallowing (this is where Resistive Food Teethers 🥭 can be SO helpful early on to help babies get that skill going!).
Some crunchy foods, like cucumber🥒, are safer for younger babies. But foods like crisp apples🍎, are a choking risk, so they need to be modified until you are confident in your child’s safe eating skills.
I hope these posts have helped give you to some ideas 💡 for introducing texture to your babies. Feel free to save ✅ them for future reference when you need ideas for mealtime. And if you are just getting started with solids with your baby, or if you are in the thick of it and have questions, sign up for one of my Starting Solids and Infant Safety Workshops 👩‍🏫! All the info is on my website under the Classes page.
Parenting is the most sacred job a person could have. It is an honor to get to be in your corner supporting you. You got this!

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