Feeding Series: Bottle Feeding — The Reality of Modern Feeding

In this episode of The POPPED Podcast, Dr. Emily continues the Feeding Series with a deep dive into the physiology, mechanics, and emotional landscape of bottle feeding. This conversation explores how feeding is first and foremost a nervous system exchange — not a moral decision.Dr. Emily breaks down the biological differences between breastfeeding and bottle feeding, including flow control, suck–swallow–breathe coordination, and how external regulation changes the feeding dynamic. She explains how paced feeding supports vagal tone, why flow rate matters for airway safety, and how visible ounces can shift parental psychology.The episode also unpacks oxytocin and bonding beyond milk source, the role of modern infant formula in medical history, and how feeding choices intersect with identity, recovery, and family stability. Dr. Emily addresses the cultural narratives surrounding bottle feeding and reframes the conversation around regulation, sustainability, and attachment.This episode is for parents who want clarity, not comparison — and who are navigating modern feeding decisions with both science and self-trust.#ThePoppedPodcast #BirthEducation #BabyLedBirth #LaborAndDelivery #ChiropracticForPregnancy #PregnancyPodcast #DoulaSupport #BirthWorkerLife #ExpectingMoms #BirthPrep #prenatalchiropractor #breastfeeding #bottlefeeding