Things I Would Change If I Could Go Back

Like so many mums, I struggled deeply to breastfeed my firstborn. I ended up pumping and supplementing with organic formula — doing the very best I could at the time.

Over the past five years, as I've supported my son through gut and mitochondrial dysfunction, I've learned so much.

Looking back, understanding what I do now about seed oils and oxidation, I would have chosen differently. While I know animal-based formulas aren't tolerated by every child, for my son an organic goat milk formula would have been a better choice.

Conversations around seed oils are growing, and emerging research suggests formula milks can contain much higher levels of oxidation products from polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs) compared to human breast milk.

As parents, having transparent information matters — so we can make informed choices that feel right for our children.