DISCLAIMER: In this episode, we discuss a range of topics related to formula feeding. We want to make it clear that Raising Mama fully supports every mother's choice in how she feeds her baby. Whether you choose to formula feed, breastfeed, or use a combination of both, we believe that every mom knows what is best for her and her baby. Our aim is to provide information and foster thoughtful conversation, not to advocate against any feeding method. Your journey is your own, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
In this episode, Andrea Haskins, a lactation counselor and member of the Radical Moms Union, discusses the predatory marketing schemes used by corporations to exploit new moms. She explains that new moms are vulnerable and easily targeted due to their excitement, lack of sleep, and desperation for solutions.
Andrea highlights the unethical practices of the formula industry, such as the Nestle formula scandal and the misinformation spread about breastfeeding. She also criticizes the marketing tactics of Bobby, a formula brand, for pitting breastfeeding moms against formula-feeding moms. The Radical Moms Union is actively campaigning to stop the trashing of breastfeeding in marketing campaigns. Join Chelsea and Megan as they delve behind the scenes of the baby products industry.
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