218 episodes
The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast The Milk Minute Podcast
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4.9 • 452 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 t...
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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!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the...
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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. W...
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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.Work With Us!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 Samanth...
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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 ...
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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...
Customer Reviews
This is my new favorite podcast
I am currently bingeing this podcast and it is helping me heal my breastfeeding/pumping/lactation trauma and validating a lot of the frustrations I had in my experience with my first baby, who is now 8.5 mos. I’m an extreme low milk supplier to the point where I never fully developed my milk supply, never got to breastfeed last day 3 in the hospital, and I have been trying to figure out what the tipping point was for me… between being a first time mom, c section delivery, a 37 weeker, slight jaundice and nurses pushing the formula and bottle agenda, and then baby wanting nothing to do with the boob ever again! Plus add in some health stuff, hashimotos, postpartum hypertension and type 1 diabetes. And then not knowing what do with pumping, flanges, etc. I was so underprepared and overwhelmed, but I am learning so much now by listening to to you two and I’m highly entertained by your vibes and banter. I’m planning to be so prepared for the next baby and I’m absorbing all of this info you are giving us listeners. Thanks for being awesome and entertaining!!
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!