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Meagan | LACTATION CONSULTANT (IBCLC)

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♡ Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) + Mama
♡ Helping you become ready to feed, care & understand your newborn
♡ Join the Newborn Ready™ Masterclass ↓

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Hit follow @thenewborn.nest so you can feel confident feeding and caring for your newborn. 🤍

Nobody warned me about the “I thought we had this figured out” phase of newborn life.

Week 3 can be when you finally feel like you’re getting into a rhythm…

…and suddenly your baby is feeding differently, sleeping differently, fussier, more alert, or needing you 24/7.

Cue the “What happened?! I thought we were doing so well!” 😅

Before you assume something is wrong, swipe through.

These are some common changes parents may notice around week 3. Knowing what’s coming can make a HUGE difference in how confident you feel when things suddenly change.

Because newborn life gets easier when you know what to expect instead of constantly wondering, “Is this normal?”

Save this for week 3 and send it to a new mama who needs it. 🤍

👀 And I’m creating something BIG for those first six weeks.

I’m building a video course covering everything you need to know to confidently care for your newborn during those first six weeks.

Want the Early Weeks Freebie + to join the waitlist?

Comment COURSE below 👇🏼

👀 Launching soon.

Disclaimer: Educational content based on current evidence. For personal concerns, please consult your healthcare provider.

#newborncare newbornbaby newmom newborn feeding breastfeeding postpartum newbornsleep IBCLC lactation consultant by @becomenewbornready

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It’s officially LIVE. 🤍

The Newborn Ready Masterclass is for new + expecting parents who want to know what’s actually coming in those first six weeks, and feel more prepared when their baby arrives.

Because there is SO much nobody tells you until you’re already in it.

We’re going to walk through:

🤍 How to prepare for breastfeeding before baby arrives
🤍 Colostrum, milk coming in + establishing your supply
🤍 Latching, positioning + hand expression
🤍 Cluster feeding, sleepy babies + those constant feeding days
🤍 How to know if baby is getting enough
🤍 Diapers, weight changes + what to watch for
🤍 What to expect in the first 24–48 hours
🤍 Newborn behaviour + what’s actually normal
🤍 Burping, gas, cord care, bathing + everyday newborn care
🤍 What changes week by week from birth to 6 weeks
🤍 Common breastfeeding challenges + what you can do
🤍 When something is normal vs. when it’s time to reach out for help

PLUS practical resources, PDFs + a live Q&A where you can bring your own questions.

This isn’t about memorizing everything before your baby arrives.

It’s about having that moment at 2 AM when your newborn is doing something completely unexpected and thinking:

“Okay. I remember this. I know what to do.” 🤍

📅 October 17
⏰ 11 AM Pacific
💻 LIVE on Zoom
🎟️ Early bird tickets: $47 (regularly $97)

Comment READY and I’ll send you the link to register. 🤍

Send this to a new or expecting mama you want beside you in the class.

newborn masterclass | newborn care | breastfeeding | newborn feeding | preparing for baby | first time mom | expecting mom | postpartum | newborn sleep | newborn education by @becomenewbornready

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“Milk drunk” is the cutest little term… but it’s also helpful to know what fullness can actually look like in your newborn. 👶 🤱

Newborns don’t exactly come with a manual, and if this is your first baby, it can be *really* hard to know what they’re trying to tell you.

Learning your baby’s feeding and fullness cues can help you feel a whole lot more confident in those early days.

Follow @thenewborn.nest for daily newborn education and answers to the most common questions parents have about their newborn.

Expecting or navigating the early days? Comment **BABY** and I’ll send you the link to my *First Week & Newborn Care Guide* so you can feel more prepared and know what to look for in real time. 🤍

Save this for those early newborn days! by @becomenewbornready

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Comment READY to join my Newborn Ready™ Masterclass! 🤍

You want to feel confident bringing your baby home, but maybe you’ve never even changed a diaper, held or burped a baby. And that’s okay!

I’ve helped thousands of families go from feeling nervous and unsure to feeling more confident caring for their newborns.

And I want to help you feel that way, too!

In just 90 minutes, we’ll cover feeding, everyday newborn care, and what to expect in those earliest weeks. You’ll also receive a comprehensive workbook with practical tips and videos to refer back to whenever you need them.

🤍 We’re going LIVE virtually TODAY!

Comment READY for the details!

Save this for later and send it to a pregnant friend who would love to feel more prepared! by @becomenewbornready

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Comment READY 🤍 if you’re pregnant or in those early newborn weeks and want to feel more confident feeding, caring for, and understanding your baby, including what’s normal, what’s coming, and what to expect!

Have you heard of the nipple flip? 👀

Also called the “flipple,” it’s a simple technique that can help your baby achieve a deeper, more comfortable latch.

Here’s how to try it:

1. TILT: Place your thumb or finger near the base of your nipple, on the side closest to baby’s nose. Gently press into the breast so your nipple tilts away from baby’s mouth.
2. LATCH: Wait for a wide-open mouth, then bring baby close, chin first, allowing their lower jaw to contact the breast below the nipple.
3. FLIP: As baby latches, release your thumb or finger so the nipple rolls into their mouth, helping them take in more breast tissue.

Sometimes a small adjustment can make such a difference! 🤍

Try it at your next feed and let me know in the comments if it helped! If latching remains painful, reach out to an IBCLC for individualized support.

✨ WE’RE GOING LIVE VIRTUALLY TOMORROW!

Join me October 17 at 11 AM PT for the Newborn Ready™ Masterclass!

In just 90 minutes, you’ll learn practical skills to confidently feed, care for, and understand your newborn, with time to ask your questions.

You’ll also receive my comprehensive Newborn Ready™ 6-Week Care Guide, complete with instructional videos and resources to refer back to long after our class.

It’s not too late to join us! Comment READY and I’ll send you the link! 🤍 by @becomenewbornready

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She was due in October.

The nursery was finished. The tiny clothes were washed. The hospital bag was packed. Everything was ready for her baby. 🤍

But then she brought her baby home.

And suddenly, she had questions she hadn’t even thought to ask.

How do I know my baby is getting enough milk? Why does my baby want to feed again? Is this normal? What do I do when my baby won’t settle?

Because somewhere between preparing the nursery and packing the hospital bag, nobody had really prepared her for those first few weeks.

But imagine coming home understanding your baby’s cues, knowing what’s normal, and feeling confident in what to do next.

Less time second-guessing. More time enjoying your baby. 🤍

That’s why I created the Newborn Ready™ Masterclass.

Comment READY to join me LIVE virtually on October 17 and feel more prepared to feed, understand, and care for your baby from day one.

Save this for your third trimester or share it with an expecting mama! 🤍

Newborn preparation | Third trimester | Breastfeeding | Newborn care | First six weeks by @becomenewbornready

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Comment READY to join my Newborn Ready™ Masterclass in 3 DAYS! 🤍

One breast or both?

Start with one breast and watch your baby, not the clock. Think: one side is dinner, the other is dessert! One meal might look different than the last.

Look for active swallowing. When it slows, try breast compressions. If your baby is still hungry, offer the second breast.

Some babies need one breast, while others need both. Both can be normal!

If your baby only takes one side, start on the other side at the next feeding.

What matters most is effective milk transfer, adequate diaper output, and expected weight gain.

✨ SAVE this and SEND it to a breastfeeding mama!

We’ll cover breastfeeding, milk supply, latching, newborn behaviour, and more in the Newborn Ready™ Masterclass.

Comment READY for details!

Newborn breastfeeding | Breastfeeding tips | Newborn care | Lactation consultant by @becomenewbornready

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Comment READY to join the Newborn Ready™ Masterclass and feel confident caring for your baby from day one. 🤍

Send this to a new mama who’s doing a great job learning her newborn!

Did you know falling asleep at the breast doesn’t always mean your newborn is full?

Breastfeeding is comforting! Warmth, skin-to-skin, and sucking can all make your baby feel calm and sleepy.

But what matters is whether your baby is actively drinking! Look for deep jaw movements and little pauses as they swallow, rather than quick, fluttery sucks.

If your baby keeps falling asleep, try:

🤍 Breast compressions: Gently compress when sucking slows to encourage milk flow.

🤍 Switch sides: A fresh start on the other breast can encourage active drinking.

🤍 Gentle shoulder rolls: Slowly rotate baby’s arm at the shoulder to help them become more alert.

🤍 Skin-to-skin: Encourages feeding cues and feeding reflexes.

Remember, swallowing, diaper output, and weight gain help tell you whether baby is getting enough. If your baby is consistently too sleepy to feed effectively, seek feeding support.

✨ And this is just ONE of the many practical skills we’ll cover in my Newborn Ready™ Masterclass!

Because understanding your baby changes everything. 🤍

Newborn breastfeeding | Sleepy newborn | Milk transfer | Breastfeeding tips | Newborn care | First six weeks

Educational only. Not a replacement for individualized healthcare advice. by @becomenewbornready

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GIVEAWAY! 🎉🤍 Calling all pregnant mamas & new moms!

We’re giving TWO lucky mamas a little head start on newborn life! ✨

Those first six weeks are full of learning. From breastfeeding and milk supply to newborn care and figuring out what’s normal, there’s so much to navigate!

That’s why @becomenewbornready and @milk_drunk_club have teamed up for a special giveaway! 🤍

🎁 GRAND PRIZE (USA only) 🇺🇸

🤍 A MilkHaven™ Complete System, a reusable breast milk storage system created by NICU RN + IBCLC Shannon Pratten.

🤍 A FREE seat to the Newborn Ready™ Virtual Masterclass!

Total value: $226!

🎁 SECOND PRIZE (WORLDWIDE) 🌎

🤍 A FREE seat to the Newborn Ready™ Virtual Masterclass!

✨ ABOUT THE MASTERCLASS

Taught by Meagan Tilstra, RN & IBCLC lactation consultant, with years of experience supporting newborns and their families.

Join us LIVE on Zoom October 17 at 11 AM PT to learn practical skills for breastfeeding, newborn feeding, everyday baby care, and what to expect in your baby’s first six weeks.

Includes a digital 6 Week Guide, instructional videos, live Q&A, and replay access!

Not in the US? Don’t let that stop you from entering! You can still win a seat to the masterclass! 🤍

HOW TO ENTER:

1️⃣ Follow @becomenewbornready + @milk_drunk_club

2️⃣ Like this post 🤍

3️⃣ Comment your due date or your baby’s age AND tag your pregnant or new mama friends!

✨ Giveaway closes October 16, 2026.

🎉 TWO winners announced October 16 and contacted by DM from our official accounts.

Good luck, mamas! We can’t wait to help you feel more prepared for those precious first weeks. 🤍

No purchase necessary. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram. Beware of fake accounts requesting payment or personal information.

#newbornready #newmom #pregnancy #breastfeeding #breastmilkstorage firsttimemom newborncare giveaway by @becomenewbornready

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Comment READY if you’re pregnant or already in the newborn days and want to feel more confident understanding your baby. 🤍

Have you heard of the Period of PURPLE Crying?

It’s one of those newborn things so many parents don’t know about until they’re right in the middle of it!

Crying often increases around 2 weeks, peaks around 6–8 weeks and gradually improves by 3–5 months.

💜 P Peak of crying
💜 U Unexpected crying
💜 R Resists soothing
💜 P Pain-like face
💜 L Long-lasting crying
💜 E Evening crying

So what can you DO?

🤍 Offer a feed and check basic needs.
🤍 Try skin-to-skin, babywearing or rocking.
🤍 Dim the lights and reduce stimulation.
🤍 Try white noise, swaying or walking.
🤍 If overwhelmed, place baby safely in their crib and take a break. Never shake a baby.

Sometimes babies cry despite everything you try. But unusual or persistent crying, especially with signs of illness, deserves medical assessment.

And this is just ONE of the many things we cover inside my Newborn Ready™ Masterclass!

From breastfeeding and newborn behaviour to settling strategies and practical care, including the things you didn’t even know you needed to know.

Whether you’re pregnant or your baby is already here, I want you to feel more confident navigating those first six weeks.

Comment READY and I’ll send you the details! 🤍

PURPLE crying | Newborn witching hour | Newborn care | Settling a newborn | Preparing for baby | First six weeks

Educational information only. Not a replacement for individualized medical advice. by @becomenewbornready

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Comment READY to join the Newborn Ready™ Masterclass and feel more prepared for your baby’s first six weeks. 🤍

Taught by an IBCLC lactation consultant who’s helped thousands of families navigate those early newborn days.

By day four, there’s so much happening at once.

Your milk is changing, your baby is adjusting, and you’re learning what all those little signs mean.

Some weight loss is expected in the first days. But how much is normal? What about jaundice? And how do you actually know your baby is getting enough milk?

These are the things I want you to understand BEFORE you’re exhausted, emotional, and trying to figure everything out.

Because knowing what to expect, what to look for, and when to get help can make those early days feel so much less overwhelming. 🤍

Newborn care | First week with baby | Breastfeeding support | Newborn weight loss | Newborn jaundice | Preparing for a newborn by @becomenewbornready

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Around days 3–5, as milk production increases, your breasts can suddenly feel incredibly full, firm and tender.

And sometimes, that fullness makes it harder for your baby to get a deep latch.

One technique I love teaching families is called Reverse Pressure Softening.

It helps temporarily soften the area around the nipple, making it easier for your baby to latch when you’re engorged.

This is just one of the practical skills you’ll learn in my Newborn Ready™ Masterclass.

Because knowing what to DO in these moments can make all the difference. 🤍

I’m Meagan, an IBCLC who’s helped thousands of families navigate those early newborn days.

Comment READY and I’ll send you the details!

Educational only. Not a replacement for individualized care. by @becomenewbornready

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