The Follow-Up: The Trouble with Triple-Feeding

Triple feeding (nursing, pumping, and supplementing) might sound like a solid plan on paper. But for many parents, it turns into a nonstop cycle that’s physically draining, mentally exhausting, and emotionally overwhelming.

In this Follow-Up episode, Dr. Mona talks with lactation consultant and author Victoria Facelli about why triple feeding is often recommended, why it’s not always sustainable, and what we should be doing instead.

They discuss:

• The real reason triple feeding gets suggested so often (even by well-meaning pediatricians and lactation consultants)

• Why it can feel like torture and rob families of sleep, sanity, and bonding

• How to protect both milk supply and mental health

• What responsive feeding really looks like—and why connection matters more than perfection

This episode originally aired in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, and it’s here to remind you: feeding your baby shouldn’t mean losing yourself.

Check out Victoria's book (now available in paperback) Feed the Baby: https://www.amazon.com/Feed-Baby-Inclusive-Bottle-Feeding-Everything/dp/1682689662/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

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