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11/06/2025

The course I wish I had as a new mom.

Even as a feeding therapist and lactation counselor, my first breastfeeding journey was harder than I expected. I created Breastfeeding With Confidence to be the clear, trusted guidance every parent deserves — so you can feel calm, supported, and confident from day one.

🍼 This self-paced course is packed with expert tips, practical tools, and gentle reassurance to help you navigate feeding with confidence.

✨ Launch Promotion: Save $30 on Core or $50 on Premium when you join by Nov 19 (my baby’s 2-month birthday).
Tap the link in my bio or stories to save!

🎁 To celebrate, I’m hosting a giveaway for free course access + a digital guide of your choice!
Comment GIVEAWAY below and I’ll DM you the details.

11/05/2025

🎉 It’s here! 🎉

I’ve welcomed two new babies this fall — one in my arms and one I’ve been creating behind the scenes. 👶💻

Breastfeeding With Confidence is officially live! This self-paced course is for new and expecting parents who want to start their breastfeeding journey feeling calm, supported, and confident from day one.

As a lactation counselor, feeding therapist, and mom of three, I created this course to give you the tools and reassurance I wish I’d had with my first baby.

✨ Launch Promotion: Save $30 on Core or $50 on Premium when you join by Nov 19 (my baby’s 2-month birthday!).

You’ll have access for the lifetime of the course, so you can revisit anytime you need extra guidance or encouragement.

🎁 And don’t miss my launch giveaway — head to my previous post to enter!

🍼 Tap the link in my bio to start your journey with confidence.

11/05/2025

Big news for Maine families! ✨

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of a new donor milk dispensary in partnership with MaineHealth Pediatrics South Portland . . .

Families in the Greater Portland area now have a safe, convenient place to access donor human milk—helping little ones thrive while parents’ own supply grows during those critical first days. 🍼

As one milk recipient shares: “Every time I pick up donor milk, I sit in the car and tear up… Mothers worked day and night to pump the milk that my baby is benefiting from.”

A huge thank you to our partners at MaineHealth Pediatrics South Portland and the generous donor families who make this crucial work possible. 💙

11/05/2025

✨ GIVEAWAY! ✨

I’ve been hinting that something special is coming… and it’s almost here!

To celebrate, I’m giving one of you free access to what’s launching tomorrow 👀

This giveaway is for all the expecting and new parents who want to start their feeding journey feeling calm, confident, and supported from day one.

How to enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a pregnant mom or new parent who’d love extra support (each tag = 1 entry!)
4️⃣ Bonus: Share this post to your story and tag me for an extra entry 🗳️

🎁 The winner will receive:
✨ Free access to the surprise launching tomorrow
✨ A digital guide of their choice from my shop

Giveaway closes Thursday, November 6 at midnight ET.
Winner will be announced Friday in my stories!

Thank you for helping me spread confidence and support to moms everywhere. I can’t wait to share what’s coming tomorrow! 💕

(This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.)

10/21/2025

It’s been a little quiet around here lately… for good reason 👶🏻🎀

Our newest little one joined us not long ago, and I’ve been soaking up every snuggle (and every late-night feeding 😅). This season has reminded me so much of what those early weeks feel like: equal parts beautiful and overwhelming.

As a lactation counselor, feeding therapist, and mom of three, I’ve learned that every baby teaches you something new - and this time has sparked something I can’t wait to share with you soon.

If you’re an expecting or new mama, stay tuned! Something special is coming just for you. 🩷

04/02/2025

🌿 Setting Up Your Breastfeeding Space? Start Here.
Whether you're preparing for your first baby or settling in with a newborn, having a cozy and functional feeding spot can make such a difference.

I just shared a new blog post with everything you need to know about creating a comfortable breastfeeding space at home—including a checklist for stocking a rolling cart (my favorite postpartum hack 🙌).

🛒 Plus, I included links to all the items I personally recommend as a lactation counselor and mom of two.

Read the full post here:
👉 https://wix.to/a9ST2fi

Have you set up your breastfeeding space yet? Drop your must-haves in the comments—I’d love to hear what helped you most! 💬

Get simple, practical tips for setting up a cozy breastfeeding space at home—including what to stock in a rolling cart to make nursing easier and more comfortable.

03/11/2025

Did you spot the “DOs” in the last reel? Here’s the answer! ⬇️

These small adjustments can make mealtimes easier, more enjoyable, and support your baby’s development:

✅ Eating together as a family: Babies learn by watching! Having meals together when possible encourages them to explore new foods and builds positive mealtime habits.
❌ Try to avoid: Feeding baby separately from the family all the time—bringing them to the table helps them feel included!

✅ Following baby’s lead: Letting baby take the lead in feeding helps them learn to regulate their hunger and fullness cues—an important skill for lifelong healthy eating!
❌ Try to avoid: Pressuring baby to eat a certain amount or rushing the meal—babies eat best when they’re in control of their intake.

✅ Encouraging self-feeding: Allowing baby to use their hands to explore and feed themselves supports motor skills, sensory development, and independence.
❌ Try to avoid: Always spoon-feeding or wiping their hands constantly—getting messy is part of the learning process!
👉 But I’m a mom too, and I totally get that there’s not always time for a big mess. Do what works best for your family while giving baby plenty of chances to explore!

Like always, this post is meant to educate and guide families in best practices—not to judge or criticize. Every family and baby is different, and my goal is to help you feel confident in your unique feeding journey!

👋 I’m Abbey, a feeding therapist and mom of two, here to help you navigate starting solids with confidence!

💡 Want more expert feeding guidance?
Join me for my Starting Solids With Confidence class—available LIVE every month or on-demand anytime!

📅 Comment “CONFIDENCE” and I’ll DM you the details!

03/06/2025

Did you spot the “don’ts” in the last reel? Here’s the answer! ⬇️

These two common feeding mistakes can actually make eating harder for your baby:

❌ Scraping food off on baby’s upper lip or roof of their mouth:
Babies need to learn how to use their lips to remove food from the spoon. Scraping food off for them takes away this learning opportunity!
✔️ Instead, hold the spoon near their mouth and let them come to it.

❌ Wiping baby’s mouth with the spoon after each bite:
Constant wiping can be overstimulating and make eating feel stressful for baby.
✔️ Instead, embrace the mess! Wait until the end of the meal to clean up, and let baby help with a wet cloth.

💡 Want more expert feeding tips?
Join me TONIGHT at 7:30 PM ET for my LIVE Starting Solids With Confidence class!

📅 Last chance! Comment “CONFIDENCE” and I’ll DM you the link.

03/06/2025

Hey mama! Can you spot the feeding “don’ts” in this video? 👀 Watch closely—there are TWO common mistakes happening here that aren’t best practice when spoon-feeding your baby. Drop your guess in the comments! ⬇️ I’ll reveal the correct answers in my next post—so be sure to check back! Want to learn the do’s and don’ts of starting solids so you can feel confident feeding your baby?Join me TONIGHT 7:30-8:30 PM ET for my live class, Starting Solids With Confidence. We’ll cover:✅ Safe feeding techniques✅ Choking vs. gagging✅ First foods & allergens✅ How to avoid picky eating later…and much more! 📅 Last chance to grab your spot (only a few left!)—comment “CONFIDENCE” and I’ll DM you the link.

03/05/2025

Are you ready to confidently start solids with your baby?

Comment “SIGNUP” to join the growing group of parents who stopped Googling for answers and trusted me—a feeding therapist and mom of two—for expert guidance and confidence in starting solids.

📲 Swipe through to see what other parents are saying about their success after taking my class!

📅 Join me TOMORROW, THURSDAY 3/6 from 7:30-8:30 PM ET for my Starting Solids With Confidence livestream class!

✨ What you’ll learn:
* When and how to introduce solids
* Dos and don’ts to avoid common mistakes
* Approaches to feeding: baby-led weaning, purees, or a mix
* First food ideas, safe allergen introduction, and choking hazards
* How to stay calm with gagging and reduce picky eating risks

💬 PLUS, there’s a LIVE Q&A where you can ask me all your questions in real time!

💥 BONUSES:
* The next 3 people to sign up will receive my Feeding Gear digital guide for FREE ($15 value).
* All attendees will be entered to win access to all of my digital guides ($45 value)!

Can’t make it tomorrow? No worries! Join me next month or access the on-demand version to learn at your convenience.

02/28/2025

Are you ready to confidently start solids with your baby?

Comment “CONFIDENCE” to join the growing group of parents who stopped Googling for answers and trusted me—a feeding therapist and mom of two—for expert guidance and confidence in starting solids.

📲 Swipe through to see what other parents are saying about their success after taking my class!

📅 Join me NEXT THURSDAY (3/6) from 7:30-8:30 PM ET for my Starting Solids With Confidence livestream class!

✨ What you’ll learn:
* When and how to introduce solids
* Dos and don’ts to avoid common mistakes
* Approaches to feeding: baby-led weaning, purees, or a mix
* First food ideas, safe allergen introduction, and choking hazards
* How to stay calm with gagging and reduce picky eating risks

💬 PLUS, there’s a LIVE Q&A where you can ask me all your questions in real time!

💥 BONUSES:
* The next 3 people to sign up will receive my Feeding Gear digital guide for FREE ($15 value).
* All attendees will be entered to win access to all of my digital guides ($45 value)!

Can’t make it next week? No worries! Join me next month or access the on-demand version to learn at your convenience.

02/06/2025

Is food “just for fun” before one? Let’s bust this myth!

🍼 Nutritional needs shift around 6 months. Iron and zinc stores start to deplete, and solids help bridge the gap.

🍴 Babies build essential feeding skills. Chewing, swallowing, and self-feeding all develop between 6-12 months, setting the stage for lifelong eating habits.

👶 Early exposure can reduce picky eating. Offering a variety of textures and flavors now can help minimize aversions and promote adventurous eating later.

Waiting too long to introduce solids can lead to nutrient deficiencies and missed opportunities for skill-building.

I’m Abbey, a feeding therapist, lactation counselor, and mom of two littles. I’m here to help you navigate your baby’s feeding journey with confidence and ease.

Follow for expert tips on starting solids and making mealtimes stress-free and joyful.