Ep 256: Fed is Best with The Formula Mom, Mallory Whitmore

Mallory Whitmore knows her stuff about formula! She’s a certified infant feeding tech, leader of education at Bobbie–the only mom-founded and mom-run U.S. formula brand–and she’s the face behind The Formula Mom, an online platform for infant feeding info and support.

To be clear, she’s not against breastfeeding, quite the opposite in fact! Her mission is to help parents make informed, confident, and supported infant feeding decisions–without guilt or shame. If that means all breastmilk, all formula, or someplace in between, all that matters is that your baby gets the nutrition they need!

In this Episode, You’ll Learn About:

How formula compares to breast milk
Which “bioactive components” are found in breast milk
What parents should look for in a formula - ignore the marketing hype!
What types of formula are available
How to figure out which formula is right for you
What signs can indicate a formula is not working for your baby
How long you should give it before you switch to a different formula
How to feed a combination of breastmilk and formula
What actually makes DIY formula risky
Why it’s so important to destigmatize formula feeding
What the difference is between absolute risk and relative risk

Full website notes: drnicolerankins.com/episode256

Check out The Birth Preparation Course

Free Resources to Help You Birth With Power

Get the support, clarity, and confidence you deserve. Download any of my free tools designed to help you prepare for a calmer, confident, and more empowered hospital birth:

• Hospital Tour Scorecard — Know exactly what to look for so you can choose the right hospital

• How to Tell If Your OB Is Right for You — Ask the right questions and spot red flags early

• Labor Pain Management Playbook — Learn the tools and strategies I teach my own patients

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com/DRNICOLE

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fler avsnitt av Birth With Power