Month: July 2023

Ep. 171 – Herbs and Milk Supply with Maureen Farrell

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 28, 2023

Join Maureen for a special episode to chat all about lactation Herbs! Heather needed some time away so we get to branch out from our normal content and dive a little deeper into herbal galactagogues.Tune into hear how to use some of Maureen’s favorite plant allies to boost your milk supply. This episode is for the folks out there who have tried everything else. You’ve seen the LC, you’ve optimized pumping/feeding, you’ve looked for deeper problems, etc – if that describes you then you’re a great candidate for some herbal support.

Tags boost milk supply, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, galactagogues, herbal support, herbalism, herbalist, herbs, lactation consultant, lactation herbs, midwife, milk minute podcast, milk supply, plant medicine

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Ep. 170- Breastfeeding as a Neurodiverse Parent

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 21, 2023

Join Heather and Maureen on the Milk Minute today to look at breastfeeding as a neurodiverse parent. This episode focuses on personal experiences and anecdotes from clients. We explore management of sensory processing issues, increased anxiety, time blindness, clear communication, unpredictability and more. Let’s chat about how we can support ourselves or our partners transitioning into ‘neurospicy’ parenthood!

Tags anxiety, breast milk, breastfee, breastfeeding, childbirth, communication, lactation consultants, mental health, milk minute podcast, neurodiverse, neurodiverse parent, parenting, postpartum, sensory processing issues, time blindness, unpredictability

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Ep. 169- Indigenous Breastfeeding with Angie Sanchez

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 14, 2023

Today we welcome Angie Sanchez to the Milk Minute! Angie is an indigenous woman who is currently a PhD student at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on increasing access to breastfeeding support resources in Indigenous communities. She joins us on the podcast to discuss her work and the importance of supporting culturally appropriate indigenous breastfeeding practices. Angie is fundraising for her project so lets show her some Milk Minute love by contributing! You can help meet the needs of tribal communities in Michigan through the Sacred Waters Collective right now.

Tags breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, breastmilk, indigenous breastfeeding, indigenous people, interview, lactation, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 168- How to Support your Breastfeeding Friends: Interview with a Childless-Auntie

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 7, 2023

Join Heather and Maureen for a feminist frolic to Spinster City as they interview Heather’s single, childfree friend Abigail. They ask the hard-hitting questions and break it down to the heart of our weird cultural war between parents and non-parents. The gals talk building community and finding support from childfree friends in unexpected ways – especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Tags aunt support, auntie, best friends, breastfeeding, child free, childless, interview, interview episode, lactation, midwives, milk minute podcast, no kids, not a mom, not a mother, support

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