The Mama Coach-Chelsea McMann, RN, MSN

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The Mama Coach-Chelsea McMann, RN, MSN

✨Let's make bringing home baby easier
🤰Newborns, Feeding & Sleep
👩🏼‍⚕️Support covered by insurance
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03/25/2026

Before you offer the b**b again…read this 😅👇🏼

Your baby might just be tired and not actually still hungry. Because yes—those cues can look very similar.

Here are 4 simple ways to tell:

Watch the hands 👶🏼
Hands to mouth + rooting = hunger
Hands clenched, jerky movements = often overtired

Look at the eyes 👀
Wide, alert, searching = hungry
Red eyelids, staring off, avoiding eye contact = tired

Notice the cry 🗣️
Rhythmic, building cry = hunger
Whiny, fussy, escalates quickly = usually fatigue

Test + pause 🔄
Offer the breast—if they latch and actively feed, it’s hunger
If they latch, pop off, fuss, or fall asleep → they likely need sleep

✨ Pro tip: An overtired baby can look hungry but struggle to feed well.

If you feel like you’re constantly guessing what your baby needs—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

I’m a Registered Nurse & Certified Lactation Counselor helping families feel confident with feeding, sleep, and newborn care 🤍

👉🏼 Book a consult — insurance may cover it
Comment “BABY” and I’ll send you the link to verify your insurance and get booked for help today

03/05/2026

“Breastfeeding is natural” is actually one of the most misleading pieces of advice new moms hear…

And here’s what’s actually true.
Yes, breastfeeding is natural.
But that doesn’t mean it’s automatic.

For most moms and babies, breastfeeding is a brand new skill for people who have never done it before.

Your baby has to learn how to latch, coordinate suck-swallow-breathe, and transfer milk.

You have to learn positioning, how to read feeding cues, how to manage supply, and what a good latch actually feels like.

That’s a HUGE learning curve.
When we tell moms it’s “natural”, it quietly sends the message that if it’s hard then something must be wrong with them.

So when breastfeeding hurts, or Baby won’t latched or feeds take an hour, moms assume they’ve failed.

They stop asking for help.

Here’s what works:
Breastfeeding works best when you learn the skills before your baby is even born.

When parents understand what a latch looks like, how milk supply actually builds, and what to do if baby struggles…
They walk into those first days confident instead of panicked.

That’s exactly what I do inside my Bump to Baby concierge package. We prepare you so that when you baby latched for the first time, you already know what you’re looking for.

Comment PRENATAL and I’ll send you the details 🤍

10/10/2025

💭 “I don’t know.”

Hearing a patient say that hits me every time. As an RN, my heart sinks because every person deserves to understand why- why their body, their birth, their choices unfolded the way they did.

That’s exactly why .kellybeckham designed our Not Your Average Prenatal Class: to empower you to advocate for yourself, ask the right questions, and feel confident in every decision you make for your body and your baby. 🩺💛

No more “I don’t know.” Just clarity, preparation, and confidence.

👶 Join our prenatal class Nov 1st and take control of your birth experience → space is very limited! Sign up in bio.

09/26/2025

✨ Spoiler alert: not all prenatal classes are created equal.

Did you know that parents who take a prenatal class are 30% more likely to feel confident and prepared for labor, delivery, and the early weeks with their newborn? That confidence can make all the difference on one of the most important days of your life.

Your Not So Average Prenatal Class is taught by registered nurses, which means you’ll get evidence-based education, real-life experience, and practical guidance you can actually use — not just textbook information.

This class is perfect for first-time parents or as a refresher for those welcoming another little one. Space is limited to keep it personal, so don’t wait to register.

👶 Reserve your spot today: link in bio to join :)

09/26/2025

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+19165004518

Website

http://chelsea-mcmann.themamacoach.com/

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