What to do when they push formula

Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you experienced someone “pushing” formula on you? Maybe it was the hospital, or maybe a family member.  What happened?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby talk about formula pushing, why it happens and how you can avoid it. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected].  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Dianne and the formula rep [7:46]Breastfeeding does work [10:54]Doulas [13:33]When should a baby be back to birth weight? [19:58]Breastfeeding as a normal process [21:20]Specific hospital reasons why formula might be pushed [23:20]Formula is not as necessary as people think [27:44]Dianne’s client story [28:48]Family might be the biggest formula pushers [33:50]Set your boundaries, everyone else will adjust [36:08]  Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS15 for 15% off!Today’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/antenatal-hand-expression-of-colostrum/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-of-nursing/  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com  Music we use:Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes