The Emotional Gaslighting of Breastfeeding Moms
You’re not failing. The system is. But they’ll still hand you a can of formula like that fixes what you actually needed: support.
The formula suggestion often comes at the expense of addressing the root issue — lack of support, misinformation, and pressure.
The way healthcare often undermines maternal instincts.
How offering formula as a default erases a mother’s efforts.
Rebuilding maternal confidence after being told “just supplement.