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The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast The Milk Minute Podcast
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4.9 • 446 Ratings
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Clap your hands right now if you're ready to breastfeed/chestfeed/pump in a way that feels empowering instead of suffocating! The Milk Minute Podcast is the best free resource to bring some ease and confidence to your lactation journey and give you a few laughs along the way. Hosted by two midwives and lactation professionals, Heather ONeal and Maureen Farrell give you the most up-to-date evidence-based advice needed to feed your baby in a way that works for you. Discover why families all over the world call Heather and Maureen for all things lactation in this chart-topping podcast. If you want to become a parent who breastfeeds with ease, start with any episode on the list and don't look back!
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Dating While Breastfeeding: Stories of lactating singles
Today on the Milk Minute we wanted to give a nod to all of our breastfeeding friends who are dating and doing their best to find a balance as a single parent. This shit ain’t easy and no one is talking about it. Heather became a single parent when her first child was 10 months old and he had self-weaned. However, dating with an infant was extremely challenging. Add breastfeeding onto that and it’s a whole new level. We wanted to read some stories of brave listeners who dated and lactated at the same time and give you a glimpse into that world. Enjoy!
This concludes our season of Milk Minute Podcast. Don't worry, we'll be back in August! If there's something specific that you want us to work on or some episode that you want us to do, you can email us directly at MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.com
THANK YOU to our newest Patrons: Keely Turner, Taylor Bokey, Lucy Phillips, and Alison Nussear!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here
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Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer
Can you reduce the risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding? Today on the Milk Minute we talk about breastfeeding, breast cancer, and what the science says about their correlation. While it's wonderful that so many of us make self-less choices as parents, we also want to tell you that it’s okay to consider the benefits to you, your body, and your life when deciding what to do with and for your children. Tune in to learn more!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Dee and Emily Newman!
THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!Listener question: If frozen breastmilk has been against ice packs all day and still has some frozen parts, can I refreeze it?
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Daycare and Milk Storage: Heather's personal struggles
Today on the Milk Minute we're sharing all of Heather's struggles when it comes to storing milk at daycare and life with baby while also running a business. You read that right. The CNM, IBCLC, and founder of a breastfeeding business and podcast still struggles when it comes to lactation and life with a newborn. Both Maureen and Heather know the struggle of balancing work, life, and keeping their little ones fed and happy.
Let's face it, dropping your baby off with someone else can be tough. We're here to normalize those feelings of guilt or hopelessness and offer up some tips for making the daycare transition a little bit easier.
So whether you're a first-time mom or a seasoned pro, grab a cup of coffee (or let's be real, a glass of wine) and join us as we laugh, cry, and navigate this crazy journey called motherhood together. Because when it comes to breastfeeding, milk storage, and daycare dilemmas, we've got your back. Here's to embracing the chaos and finding beauty in the struggle, one Milk Minute at a time.
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Elizabeth Perry and Gianna from PA
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Busy Moms Heathcare - Heather’s business has expanded to meet all of your needs! They are the women’s hub for lactation consults, women's health, primary care, and IV therapies. Call 304-212-5663 today for an appointment or visit BreastfeedingforBusyMoms.comAeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsCeres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Listener Question: I am looking for the best tricks and tips for relactation.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 109 - Formula Shortage and Relactation
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Melatonin and Breastfeeding
Today on the Milk Minute we explore melatonin and breastfeeding. Melatonin is fascinating and supplementation with this sleep hormone has been a random focus of Maureen's. We'd like to dig deep into what it is and how it works in the body before we talk about its safety with breastfeeding. Buckle up.
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Kate Pena and Samantha Roberts!
THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEClick HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!Listener question: If I had high lipase with my first baby, will I have it again?
Mentioned in this episode
Ep. 31- Vitamin D: How to supplement and Why we need to
West Virginia State Legislature: West Virginia Legislature
Kayla Young, TikTok: Kayla Young's Creator Profile
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Unlocking Better Sleep for Parents and Babies: A Holistic Approach with Kim Hawley
Join Maureen and Heather on the Milk Minute as we chat with Kim Hawley, IBCLC, of Intuitive Parenting, about unlocking better sleep for parents and babies. From gentle sleep training methods to optimizing breastfeeding practices for better sleep, Kim provides practical tips and compassionate guidance for navigating the often stressful journey of parenting a newborn. Whether you're a sleep-deprived parent looking for help or an expectant parent doing your research, this episode promises to be a valuable resource!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Michelle from Colorado, Rachel T, and Maya from Toronto Canada!
THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Busy Moms Heathcare - Heather’s business has expanded to meet all of your needs! They are the women’s hub for lactation consults, women's health, primary care, and IV therapies. Call 304-212-5663 today for an appointment or visit.Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsCeres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Listener Question: Do formula-fed babies sleep longer, sooner?
Get in touch with Kim Hawley:
Website: Intuitive Parenting DC
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Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 127 – Rice Cereal: A cautionary tale
Ep. 117 – Bedsharing & Breast Sleeping Part 1
Ep. 118 – Bedsharing & Breast Sleeping Part 2
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Check out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!
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Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.com
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Ceres Chill Updates: Interview with CEO and Founder Lisa Myers
Today on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather reunite with one of their favorite people in the breastfeeding world, Lisa Myers, Founder and CEO of Ceres Chill. If you've been listening to the Milk Minute, you already know how much they love Ceres Chill and all it's done to improve the lives of breastfeeding mothers everywhere.
Listen in as they reminisce about old memories and celebrate how far Ceres Chill has come, including exciting updates about patents and innovations.
Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and as always, enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!
Check out Ceres Chill at their Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEMentioned in this episode:
Weary breastfeeding, working moms
Sustainable parenting
Femtech is on the rise
Ceres Chill is Femtech
Adding warm milk to chilled milk
Human Milk Institute
GoodBuy Gear
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Support the Show.
Check out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!
Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!
Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.com
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Customer Reviews
Eternally grateful
This podcast (and Beyond the Boob) is a huge contributing factor to my successful birth and first few days postpartum. Here are a few of the things that came up that I was informed about because of binging this podcast in the 3rd trimester: second day cluster feeding, expressing colostrum for my Coombs (?) positive baby, nipple shields, tongue and lip tie, syringe feeding, delayed cord clamping, pacifiers, and literally countless others. I am so lucky to have had an amazing team of informed nurses and LCs at my hospital that made a huge difference in my experience, but I also was armed with knowledge of my own not to be discouraged and to ask the right questions. Literally life changing, and I am forever grateful.
Must listen while pregnant!
I listened to almost every episode while pregnant and truly believe it played a huge role in my successful start to breastfeeding.
It allowed me to feel confident and informed postpartum when I otherwise felt groggy and tired. The lactation consultant who came to check on me postpartum thought this was my second baby as I looked “ so comfortable and had a great hold and latch”
Everyone’s journey is different but I truly think going into breastfeeding informed made a huge difference!
Must listen for new moms!
Best lactation podcast
I never write reviews but felt that I needed to. It took me a while to find a really good lactation podcast and I found it!!! I’m an IBCLC and love this podcast. So educational, funny, entertaining, and relatable. Love all the evidenced based info! It has really helped me be a better lactation consultant. Great job Maureen and Heather!!
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