When did "breast is best" stop being advice and start being a way to make exhausted moms feel like they're failing a test?

Dr. Jessica Bliss (PhD, Cornell) went from witnessing infant mortality in Niger's hunger seasons to becoming one of the most evidence-based lactation consultants in the Pacific Northwest. Today she's breaking down the myths that torment new parents — and she's not pulling punches.

🔥 MYTHS BUSTED IN THIS EPISODE:

❌ "If baby wants to nurse an hour later, your milk isn't rich enough"

❌ Breastfeeding is natural so it should be easy

❌ Lactation consultants are pushy breast-only advocates

✅ The REAL history behind "breast is best" (1977 boycott)

✅ Why immunological protection can't be replicated in formula

✅ When to actually call a lactation consultant (hint: BEFORE birth)

👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST:

Dr. Jessica Bliss is the owner of Bright Star Lactation in Corvallis, OR. She holds a PhD from Cornell University, conducted research at Princeton, and spent years with Peace Corps in Niger studying infant nutrition during famine conditions. She offers evidence-based, judgment-free support for all feeding families.

🔗 Find Jessica: Bright Star Lactation (Corvallis, OR)

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