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The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast The Milk Minute Podcast
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4.9 • 404 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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5 Steps to DeClutter Your Breastfeeding Gear
Feel like you’re drowning in lactation gear? Pumps, massagers, heating pads, bags, collection cups, bottles - where do you even out it all? How can you fit it all in a bag for work?
Today Heather guides us through de-cluttering your gear, while Maureen admits to just how much stuff she’s accumulated in the last two years! This episode was made for you to work while you listen! Pause and re-organize with each step, then keep listening.
Let the Milk Minute help you sort through your stuff and make it manageable again!
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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 OUR PATRONS
Charlie from Chicago, Illinois and Elizabeth from New YorkTHANK 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!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsListener question: I just moved up to size 2 bottle nipples from size 1. Should I buy size 2 nipples for all of the 10 bottles I have so each one has its own size 2 nipple, instead of sometimes using size 1 and other times using size 2 nipples?
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Plant Medicine for Breastfeeding: Interview with Mel Mutterspaugh
Today on the Milk Minute join us to chat with Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of The Herbalist’s Path. Mel is a clinical herbalist, environmental educator, mother, wilderness therapist, and podcast host! She's hopping on the podcast today to chat about ways that you can use safe and effective herbal remedies in your every day life. She wants to inspire everyone to take better care of themselves and the planet by bringing herbalism back into every home. 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.THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEResources:
Herbal Medicine Classes | Portland | The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine
Portland School of Traditional Western Herbalism
Rosemary Gladstar's Science & Art of Herbalism
Aviva Romm's Herbal Medicine for Women's Health
The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges - AANMC
The Herbalist's Path Discover How To Use Plants As Medicine, Safely!
The Herbalist's Path Podcast: Herbal Podcast Where You Can Learn To Use Plants As Medicine
Facebook: The Herbalist's Path
TikTok: 🌸🌿Apothecary Momma Mel🍃🌼
IG: @theherbalistspath
Pinterest: The Herbalist's Path
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR ON INFANT GUT HEALTH!
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Conceiving While Breastfeeding: Let's talk Infertility Treatments
Are you experiencing infertility while breastfeeding?
A lot of people want to expand their family soon after having a baby, only to find its not as easy as they hoped. Maybe your period hasn’t returned yet or maybe you aren’t ovulating regularly, and breastfeeding might be playing a role. Is weaning the only option?
This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather chat about infertility treatments during lactation!
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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 OUR BELOVED PATRONS
Lauren R & Hannah TTHANK 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!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsClick HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Listener question: I have a one year old and want to get pregnant. Can a breastfeeding person track an accurate LH surge?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 149: Is Breastfeeding Good Birth Control?
Facebook group for Breastfeeding Mums Undergoing Fertility Treatment/IVF: Facebook
Accompanying website: Fertility Medication Lactation Safety, Breastfeeding and Fertility Treatment
Other resources:
Fertility - La Leche League International (llli.org)
IVF/Fertility drugs and Breastfeeding - The Breastfeeding Network
Lactmed Database
Infant Risk HCP app
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Is Breastfeeding Good Birth Control?
Is breastfeeding birth control? There are so many misconceptions around fertility and lactation, so today on the Milk Minute your friends are tackling this topic! Lets dig into the Lactation Amenorrhea Method of birth control and chat about how to use it, how effective it is, and why we do or don't recommend it.
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.THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED PATRONS - We couldn't do this without you!
THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!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_MINUTEListener Question: My child is 8 months old and I've heard that a lot of parents switch their child to cow's milk or they supplement with cow's milk. Do I have to give my child cow's milk? Are there alternatives?
Sources: Postpartum contraception: the lactational amenorrhea method - PubMed (nih.gov)
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA
Lactational amenorrhoea method for family planning - PMC (nih.gov)
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Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!
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From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Interview with Cynthia Changyit Levin
As parents we are very passionate about making the world a better place for our children to grow up in. Did you ever think that makes you the perfect advocate for making effective political changes? Well, Cynthia Changyit Levin does! Today the Milk Minute brings you a conversation with Levin, author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.”
Cynthia is a non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, and she joins Maureen and Heather on the Milk Minute today to teach you advocacy based on your strengths as a parent!
THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME NEW PATRONS
Victoria KTHANK 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!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for $10 off of your purchase!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsListener question: What do you eat that actually makes you feel full? Trick question, I know, but breastfeeding makes me very hungry.
Get in touch with Cheryl!
Website Changyit.com: Advocacy for Moms | Cynthia Changyit Levin
Instagram @ccylevin | Twitter @ccylevin | Book From Changing Diapers to Changing the World
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 101- Breastfeeding as a Pro-Athlete: Interview with Sonya Looney
Ep. 8 - Breastfeeding Nutrition with guest Alasen Zarndt the Nutrition Doula
Ep. 56 - Do lactation treats work? That's a tough cookie, with guest Alasen Zarndt, the Nutrition Doula
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR ON INFANT GUT HEALTH!
Support the showCheck 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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Baby Slept Through the Night: How to Manage Your Boobs
So, your baby started sleeping through the night…but your boobs didn’t! Should you wake to pump? Should you sleep when baby sleeps? How can you prevent mastitis or maintain your milk supply?
Join Maureen and Heather today on the Milk Minute to answer all of these questions and more! Listen to your favorite LCs chat about managing your milk production when baby isn’t moderating it for you.
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.THANK YOU TO OUR BELOVED PATRONS
Ashley GTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.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_MINUTECeres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Listener Question: I'm pregnant and nursing a 16-month-old. Is it safe to pump to build up a stash for the baby that's on the way?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 87- Oversupply...What It Means and How to Handle It!
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Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!
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Customer Reviews
Love this podcast. Best one on breastfeeding I’ve found!!!!
Oh my gosh the best breastfeeding podcast. They are funny, very intelligent and informative. I’m a total nerd and LOVE how they go into the science(y) part of things-how and why things work a certain way. Love love love this podcast as a breastfeeding mama and lactation professional!
Part of my morning routine!
Since discovering this podcast, I now start every morning with listening to an episode. I’m 13 weeks along in my pregnancy and have found this podcast incredibly informative and already feel my confidence increasing in taking on the many twists and turns ahead. Bonus — it’s also hilarious, heartwarming and inclusive to all experiences surrounding pregnancy, breastfeeding and parenting. I’m lucky enough to be pregnant with 4 of my good friends (surprisingly, not planned by any of us), and they’re lucky enough to have me sharing episodes with them daily! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and love!
Evidenced-Based, Inclusive, and Empowering!
I started listening to Milk Minute Podcast when I was pregnant. I remember thinking “How can there be 100+ episodes on breastfeeding? Don’t you just put the baby on your boob?” After my baby was born, I quickly realized how naive that thought was. So many difficulties can pop up. There are nuances to latching, pumping, bottle feeding, and a million other little things. Heather and Maureen don’t shy away from any topic and they are incredibly thorough, evidence-based, inclusive in so many ways, and have a wealth of knowledge on all things lactation between the two of them. My breastfeeding journey has not been an easy one. My baby didn’t latch for the first 6 weeks. I was pumping, using formula, and incredibly discouraged as none of this was in my plan. I kept trying to latch my baby and one day, at 6 weeks old, he latched! I know for a fact I would not have had the confidence to persevere and continue to pump and keep putting my baby to the boob without Heather and Maureen. My baby is now 4 months old. With the help of the Milk Minute Podcast, and meeting with Heather 1:1 (which I also HIGHLY recommend), I was able to boost my supply enough to feed my baby with only my milk. I even have a freezer stash which is small but growing! If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, a support person to someone pregnant or breastfeeding, or just want a safe place to get the most up-to-date and tastefully delivered information on all things lactation, you’re in the right place! -Ashley G.