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Mallory Whitmore | Fed, Full & Thriving: The Formula Feeding Conversation We Need
What happens when the feeding journey you planned isn't the one you get? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Mallory Whitmore — founder of The Formula Mom, infant feeding technician, and author of Bottle Service — for an honest, judgment-free conversation about formula feeding. From debunking the biggest formula myths to navigating the guilt and grief that can come with changing course, Mallory brings the research, the real talk, and the reassurance that fed truly is best. Whether you're formula feeding by choice, by necessity, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.
MAIN TOPICS COVERED
- How The Formula Mom was born out of Mallory's own feeding struggles in 2016
- The 2022 formula shortage — what happened, why it mattered, and what changed
- Common formula myths and how to evaluate fear-based statistics with context
- Social media pressure and the culture of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
- Combo feeding: why it's more common than we think (and why no one talks about it)
- The grief and guilt of a feeding journey that doesn't go as planned
- How navigating feeding challenges builds a muscle you'll use for the rest of your parenting life
- How to choose a formula that fits your baby's needs and your family's values
- International formula imports — the "black market" before 2022, the enforcement discretion pathway, and what it means now
- Bottle Service: the book, what's in it, and why Mallory wrote it
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Bottle Service: Education and Encouragement for Guilt-Free and Successful Formula Feeding by Mallory Whitmore
- Available at: bottleservicebook.com
- Also available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and local independent bookstores
- The Formula Mom on social media: @theformulamom (all platforms)
- CDC Breastfeeding Report Card (referenced in conversation)
HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
- Instagram / TikTok / all social platforms: @theformulamom
- Website & book info: bottleservicebook.com
This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.
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By Jessica LambWhat happens when the feeding journey you planned isn't the one you get? In this episode, Jessica sits down with Mallory Whitmore — founder of The Formula Mom, infant feeding technician, and author of Bottle Service — for an honest, judgment-free conversation about formula feeding. From debunking the biggest formula myths to navigating the guilt and grief that can come with changing course, Mallory brings the research, the real talk, and the reassurance that fed truly is best. Whether you're formula feeding by choice, by necessity, or somewhere in between — this one's for you.
MAIN TOPICS COVERED
- How The Formula Mom was born out of Mallory's own feeding struggles in 2016
- The 2022 formula shortage — what happened, why it mattered, and what changed
- Common formula myths and how to evaluate fear-based statistics with context
- Social media pressure and the culture of breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
- Combo feeding: why it's more common than we think (and why no one talks about it)
- The grief and guilt of a feeding journey that doesn't go as planned
- How navigating feeding challenges builds a muscle you'll use for the rest of your parenting life
- How to choose a formula that fits your baby's needs and your family's values
- International formula imports — the "black market" before 2022, the enforcement discretion pathway, and what it means now
- Bottle Service: the book, what's in it, and why Mallory wrote it
RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Bottle Service: Education and Encouragement for Guilt-Free and Successful Formula Feeding by Mallory Whitmore
- Available at: bottleservicebook.com
- Also available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and local independent bookstores
- The Formula Mom on social media: @theformulamom (all platforms)
- CDC Breastfeeding Report Card (referenced in conversation)
HOW TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST
- Instagram / TikTok / all social platforms: @theformulamom
- Website & book info: bottleservicebook.com
This episode is sponsored by Collabs Creative - a digital marketing company supporting makers, creatives, and small business owners with all things digital and design.
Follow The Mama Making Podcast on socials on Instagram and Facebook!
Share and subscribe to the podcast: click this link
Watch on YouTube: Click here!