#431: What to Actually Look for in Infant Formula with Hope Lima, PhD, RD, IBCLC

If you've ever felt confused or guilty when reaching for formula, or you found yourself anxiously googling, "How do I combo feed without ruining my milk supply?" this episode is for you.

Dr. Hope Lima, IBCLC, RDN and nutrition researcher, joins Steph to break down what actually matters when it comes to infant feeding. We're covering how to choose an infant formula based on ingredients instead of brand marketing, what combo feeding does (and doesn't) do to milk supply, how to tell normal formula adjustment from a real intolerance, and when it's time to call your provider about feeding concerns. If you've been stuck between "breastfeed only" and "just use formula," this conversation gives you a lot more room to breathe.

Topics Covered In This Episode:

Using Internal Family Systems for feeding decisions

Medical and anatomical reasons to switch to formula

#1 tip for parents who are dual feeding

Tummy trouble: normal adjustment vs. a real problem

How to know if your milk supply has actually dropped

What to look for when choosing a formula

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