53 - When Feeding Feels Hard: Why It’s Not Just About the Bottle

53 - When Feeding Feels Hard: Why It’s Not Just About the Bottle

April 14, 2026 · 9 min · Season 2 · Episode 53

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This episode reframes feeding stress as a whole-system issue rather than a personal failure for parents.

Send us Fan Mail If feeding your baby feels stressful, emotional, or overwhelming, this episode is for you. Many parents are told that feeding struggles mean something is wrong with the bottle, the formula, the schedule, or their technique. But in practice, feeding challenges rarely exist in isolation. In this episode, Deb gently reframes feeding stress as a whole-system issue, not a personal failure. Drawing on over 15 years of experience supporting families in the first year, she explains w...

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