Breastfeeding Challenges and Formula-Feeding Shame with Alexandra Caspero

On the first full episode of The Messy Intersection, we'll hear from Alexandra Caspero, a registered dietitian and blogger at Delish Knowledge and Plant Based Juniors.

Alex shares her experience of realizing that breastfeeding her first child wasn't going to look exactly like she pictured. We chat about the guilt and shame she felt due to feeding her son formula and how new moms' emotional and physical health needs to be a much stronger part of the conversation when we talk about about the benefits of breastfeeding (and the pressure to do so that results).

Articles referenced in this episode:

Alex's blog post about her breastfeeding challenges

Diana's blog post titled "Breastfeeding is a Marathon (and You Don't Have to Run It)"

Studies referenced in this episode:

Made to Feel Like Less of a Woman: The Experience of Stigma for Mothers Who Do Not Breastfeed

Effect of Early Limited Formula on Duration and Exclusivity of Breastfeeding in At-Risk Infants: An RCT

Shout out to Dr. Bridget Young of Baby Formula Expert

 

Follow Alex's work:

https://www.instagram.com/delishknowledge/

https://www.instagram.com/plantbasedjuniors/