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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 27 MIN

184 | Why Mom Advice is So Confusing: Modern Motherhood vs. Physiology

from The Birth Class Podcast · host Fierce Lizzie

One mom says to trust your instincts. Another tells you to sleep train by 8 weeks. The breastfeeding book you read says you should breastfeed for up to 2 years, but your pediatrician hands you a formula sample at your baby's first appointment. The contradictions in motherhood are everywhere—and it’s no wonder moms feel overwhelmed.In this episode, we’re breaking down why so much of the advice you hear about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and infant care are totally... opposite.Note: In the episode I said "scheduled cesarean" when I meant to say "elective cesarean." Yes we get juicy, y'all.Join us inside the U|G birth program that is ALWAYS based in physiology for the mom birthing in the modern world.https://unmedicatedgirlies.com/or DM me "enroll" over on IG

One mom says to trust your instincts. Another tells you to sleep train by 8 weeks. The breastfeeding book you read says you should breastfeed for up to 2 years, but your pediatrician hands you a formula sample at your baby's first appointment. The contradictions in motherhood are everywhere—and it’s no wonder moms feel overwhelmed.In this episode, we’re breaking down why so much of the advice you hear about pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and infant care are totally... opposite.Note: In the episode I said "scheduled cesarean" when I meant to say "elective cesarean." Yes we get juicy, y'all.Join us inside the U|G birth program that is ALWAYS based in physiology for the mom birthing in the modern world.https://unmedicatedgirlies.com/or DM me "enroll" over on IG

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