So apparently the secret to marriage equality is… formula?

Yeah. We had some thoughts.

In this episode of Call Your Mom Friends, Amey (IBCLC), Lauren (labor nurse), and Charity (bodyworker) are diving into the New York Times opinion piece that set mom-internet on fire and unpacking the bigger conversation around breastfeeding, formula feeding, and the idea that feeding your baby determines how "equal" your marriage is.

Spoiler: it's a lot more complicated than that.

We talk about the reality of newborn life—the invisible mental load, the pressure moms feel about literally everything, and the guilt that somehow sneaks into every parenting decision (epidural, C-section, pacifiers, bottles… you name it).

We also get real about breastfeeding: • the evidence-based benefits • the moments when it feels magical • and the moments when you might say a few choice words while latching a baby at 3 a.m.

Plus, we share actual helpful ways partners can show up during the newborn stage—because feeding the baby is only one tiny piece of the puzzle.

Whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding, combo feeding, pumping, or just trying to keep everyone alive and somewhat rested… this episode is your reminder that parenting works best when we drop the guilt and call our mom friends.

And yes… we've got a few exciting things coming to the podcast soon 👀

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Charity Spears | Cocoon to Bloom → @cocoon_to_bloom | cocoontobloom.com

Lauren Murdock | Faith > Fear Birth™ → @labor.lauren | laborlauren.com

Amey Fields | AZ Breastfed Babies → @az.breastfedbabies | azbreastfedbabies.com

Bump To Baby AZ → @bumptobaby.az | bumptobabyaz.com Mentioned on the Pod: The Cocoon Method™