TMG: Tori Story's Breastfeeding Dilemma
Summary
Hosts Sophie, Amy, and Kate Torber discuss the pressure of exclusive breastfeeding, using influencer Tori Story’s recent admission of introducing formula as a case study. They share their own postpartum experiences, including struggles with low milk supply, the mental toll of pumping, and the guilt associated with mixed feeding. The episode also features lighter anecdotes about a bizarre delivery incident, a park scare involving a slumped driver, and the humorous realities of managing toddler messes.
Topics discussed
Intro and Amy's awkward DoorDash delivery incident
Kate's story about a man slumped over his steering wheel
Toddler screen time habits and FaceTime demands
Postpartum hair struggles and lack of self-care time
Planning outfits for the Hilary Duff concert
Introduction to influencer Tori Story and her workload
Tori Story's podcast clip on breastfeeding pressure
Judgmental parents and the bystander effect
Discussion on partner pressure and breastfeeding mental health
Tori Story's decision to introduce formula
Hosts' personal breastfeeding and formula experiences
The hierarchy of birth and feeding methods
Pumping difficulties and supply anxiety
Pumping mishaps and breastfeeding statistics
Kate's story about a toddler's solid poo accident
Nappy bag etiquette and the 'gross parent club'
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