Link to new merch! >>> https://www.cafepress.com/thebadassbreastfeederofficialmerchThis formula shortage is scary.  There is no sugarcoating it.Has the formula shortage thrown you into a whole new state of anxiety?  Are you wondering why this is happening, or what you can do?Listen this week as we talk more about the shortage, why it’s impacting families and some things you can do to get by.  Also, it is our first ever Call To Action.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leaving us a review on itunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: We have new merch!   [1:20]The misinformation regarding the formula shortage [9:54]Safety of donor milk [12:25]3 companies = all the formula  [16:19]One of the biggest reasons for the shortage [21:24]The pandemic and how that impacted the formula shortage [21:56]WIC   [26:28]Access to lactation support [31:02]Call To Action! (our first!)  31:45]Re-lactation [36:00]The good news [41:23] Today’s episode is brought to you by Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off your purchase!Today’s episode is brought to you by La Petite Creme. A French-inspired, all-natural cleanser and lotion used as a replacement for baby wipes. Use code BADASS for 20% off your first order at www.lapetitecreme.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/baby-formula-shortage-abbott-recall/629828/ https://fortune.com/2022/05/14/baby-formula-shortage-milk-monopoly-fda/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use~Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes