One of the first choices a parent is faced with upon the birth of their child is how to feed them. You may hear “breast is best” or “fed is best”, but EBM believes informed and supported is best. With the right information, education, and support, parents are able to navigate their lactation journey and arrive at a place where they feel comfortable and confident. Having a support system in place — whether its a Lactation Consultant, doula/Maternity Peer Supporter, support group, family or friends —  offering an empathetic ear, helping troubleshoot, and cheering you on can be invaluable. 

There are many factors that play into the decision for how to feed a baby and breastfeeding may not be “best” for everyone’s body or wellbeing. We are working on linking and creating multilingual information about pumping, milk storage, formula-feeding, and supplemental feeding methods (i.e. cup or spoon) as well as gender-affirming and body/chestfeeding specific resources. Please continue to check back or get in touch with info@empoweredbirthmovement.com for help finding support.