Trish welcomes Erin Moore, a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two for a real conversation about the complexities of those early days of breastfeeding.

Trish shares her personal struggles in her breastfeeding journey while Erin provides shame-free, expert advice on handling unexpected challenges when it comes to baby feeding; including formula feeding, triple feeding, supplementing, and tongue ties.

Trish and Erin emphasize the importance of maternal mental health and support, along with versatile feeding approaches.

Whether you are breastfeeding, formula feeding, or transitioning to solids, this episode offers critical insights and reaffirms that the best choice is the one that works for you and your baby.

00:53 Special Guest: Erin Moore on Early Breastfeeding Challenges

02:09 Trish's Personal Breastfeeding Struggles

03:27 Navigating Feeding Choices and Social Media Pressure

04:13 Practical Tips for Supplementing and Combo Feeding

05:41 The Emotional Journey of Feeding Your Baby

12:50 Understanding Tongue Ties and Their Impact

24:21 Advice for Introducing Solids

28:55 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

32:31 Where to Find More Resources

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