141: Embracing Diverse Paths in Infant Nutrition with Pediatric NP & Lactation Counselor, Erin Moore

One of the most stress inducing parts of becoming a new mom is figuring out how to feed your baby. There’s so much rhetoric around the entire process that no matter what you choose to do it seems like you’re immediately failing at this super important job.  But you’re not! Fed is best, no matter how the feeding occurs. Here to share more about embracing diverse paths in infant nutrition is Erin Moore.  Erin is a pediatric nurse practitioner, certified lactation counselor, and mom of two boys who were fed with breastmilk and formula. She believes that moms should have unbiased and non-judgmental support throughout their baby's entire feeding journey - even if it takes them to unexpected places. Her mission is to reduce mom guilt and support maternal mental health.   In this episode, we discuss:  Erasing the stigma of having to feed your baby a certain way How to introduce combination feeding How to introduce formula How combination feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative) Ways to boost your breastmilk supply   Connect with Erin: Erin on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/babyfeeding.coach Erin on Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/babyfeedingcoach/_created/ Baby Feeding Coach - https://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/ Resources:  Combo Feeding Guide: http://www.babyfeedingcoach.com/combofeedingguide Is combining breastmilk and formula right for your family? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63ef9a0a497bb50014b1a356   Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Athletic Greens - AG1 - https://www.drinkag1.com/lynzy - Free One Year Supply of Vitamin D3+K2, 5 Travel Packs Questions: What is combination feeding? How to combo feed out of necessity or out of desire How combo feeding can affect milk supply How combo feeding can impact maternal mental health (positive and negative) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to parenting teens. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 15 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Substack account, Badass Matriarch.