#046: Breastfeeding & Infant Feeding in International Perspective with Mia Smith, RD

In this eye-opening conversation with Mia Smith, Registered Dietician, we explore the healthcare and feeding disparities in South Africa. Mia is studying to become an IBCLC and has a breadth of experience in both middle-class and low-income environments across her country. In developing areas where families have little access to food, water, electricity, and healthcare, many challenges to breastfeeding, maternal diet, and infant feeding occur. Mia shares with us the things that are happening in her country and the many ways she and her colleagues work to engender improving outcomes.In this episode, you'll hear:The importance of safe infant formula feeding (no matter where you live)Why we really should wait 6 months to introduce complementary foods to our babiesConsiderations for HIV-positive mothers and breastfeedingHow "Fed Is Best" is a privilege, not a message of supportSO much more!!LINKS:Mia Smith on Instagram: http://instagram.com/miasmith_rdMy WebsiteConnect with me on Instagram & Facebook!Support the showMore from Holistic Lactation: Save on our supplements using code PODCAST15 at https://holisticlactation.com/products Shop on Amazon Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/holisticlactation Access group support & our courses at https://holisticlactation.com/nurture-collective Get 1:1 expert lactation help at https://holisticlactation.com/clinic Thanks for listening & subscribing! Leave us a review