Mommy and Maine

019 | Lactation, Pumping, and Milk Supply ft. Abby Smith

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Abby Smith is a certified lactation counselor here in Maine, owning and operating her business, Giving Tree Lactation. Abby specializes in breastfeeding education and in-home lactation support. In 2019 when Abby had her first son, she quickly realized the lack of breastfeeding support and help available to a new mom. Abby's true passion is to ensure moms have realistic expectations and breastfeeding support during those challenging first days, weeks, and months. 


You will learn about...

  • the importance of prenatal education/preparation and how that can support your feeding journey right from the start despite how birth scenario might play out
  • when your milk supply typically comes in
  • how the type of birth you have can impact your feeding journey
  • using hand expression and pumping as a tool in the hospital to establish a demand for your body (if baby isn't nearby or able to latch/pull out milk just yet)
  • when to introduce a bottle to your baby in preparation for returning to work or to have partner be more involved in feeding times
  • potential factors that may lead to unanticipated drop in supply
  • strategies to improve pumping sessions when away from baby
  • how to go about starting/creating a pumping schedule
  • what is power pumping?
  • knowing what pump to buy/use
  • foods/drinks that could help to increase milk supply (basically just make sure you're drinking and eating PLENTY!)


    • Resources:

    • Giving Tree Lactation WEBSITE
    • @givingtreelactation INSTAGRAM


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