#10: Why breast IS best: meeting your breastfeeding goals, examining our culture, and overcoming obstacles with IBCLC Gladis Rubio

We sit down with Gladis Rubio, a seasoned, Tampa-Bay based IBCLC (Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant) to discuss everything you need to know about breastfeeding and breastmilk including:⁃Why breastfeeding is so important and actually matters ⁃Why where and how you deliver your baby impacts your breastfeeding experience⁃Common pitfalls women experience when trying to breastfeed and how to overcome them⁃The risks of formula and why formula is not nor can ever be equivalent to breastmilk⁃The harm of the “fed is best” adage-The hierarchy of feeding options ⁃How our society and culture play a role in our breastfeeding decisions ⁃Setting the record straight on alcohol consumption and breastfeeding and why “pumping and dumping” is outdated advice ⁃How informal and formal breastmilk sharing works, and why it’s a great option for moms who want to provide their baby the best infant milk while circumventing formula DONATE (Thank you!! <3)BOOK a 1:1 or BIRTH PROCESSING SESSIONDOWNLOAD OUR EBOOKSVIEW OUR RESOURCESDISCOUNT CODES & LINKSLeaving us a rating and written review is one of the best ways to show your support. We love to see what you thought of our episodes on your instagram stories! Remember to tag us @momsofftherecordpod, so we can share your stories with our community.We are so grateful for your support. Don't forget to subscribe to MOTR on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on instagram, so you never miss a beat.