Confused by mixed messages about breastfeeding vs formula? Let’s cut through the noise with facts, not fear. 🍼✨

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with neonatologist and lactation expert Dr. Susan Landers to unpack the real differences between breast milk and formula, why U.S. rates drop from 84% nursing at birth to 25% exclusive by 6 months, and what support families actually need.

From health outcomes and safe donor milk to workplace pumping rights, dads’ roles, and why buying milk online is risky, this episode empowers you to make informed, shame-free choices.

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Understand proven benefits of breastfeeding—and when formula is the right tool
🧠 Spot misinformation from ads & influencers (what’s science vs. spin)
🍼 Build a support plan: lactation help, pumping at work, legal protections
🧪 Choose safe donor milk (milk bank vs. online swaps)
🧰 Solve common issues (engorgement, sore nipples, mastitis) with expert tips
👨‍👩‍👧 Involve partners effectively: what actually helps mom & baby
🚫 Know the risks of marijuana in pregnancy/breastfeeding and how to check meds with LactMed

* Note: This episode is educational and not a substitute for medical care. Always consult your pediatrician or lactation professional for personal guidance.

🔗 Explore more resources and insights on work-life balance at https://susanlandersmd.com/

📚 Stay updated on newborn care tips and parenting advice by following Susan Landers, MD, on social media! https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-landersmd/

📖 Discover the captivating story of balancing career and motherhood in Dr. Susan Landers' book "So Many Babies" - a must-read for anyone craving a compelling tale of resilience and work-life balance. Get your copy now at https://susanlandersmd.com/book/.

👏 Her insights come from both professional expertise and lived experience—plus, her writing is striking a nerve. Her Substack newsletter has skyrocketed to over 2,000 subscribers in just one month: susanlandersmd819.substack.com.



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