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Ep. 211 – Dating While Breastfeeding: Stories of lactating singles

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Post date April 26, 2024
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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!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, dating, dating and breastfeeding, lactating mothers, lactating singles, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, single and breastfeeding, single mom, single mother, single parent, women supporting women

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Ep. 210- Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

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Post date April 19, 2024
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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!

Tags babies, breast cancer, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, cancer, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, womens health, womens wellness

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Ep. 208 – Melatonin and Breastfeeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 5, 2024

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.

Tags baby, breast milk, breastfeeding, hormones, melatonin, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, newborn, parenting, postpartum, pregnancy, sleep, sleep hormone, supplements

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Ep. 205 – Interview with The Tongue Tie Expert: Lisa Paladino

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 15, 2024

Welcome to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today we’re thrilled to be joined by Lisa Paladino of the Tongue Tie Experts. For those of you who saw the recent pieces in the New York Times about “the big business of cutting babies’ tongues” and have seen Heather’s responding letter to the editor, you know we have lots to discuss with one of the nation’s foremost experts on lip and tongue ties and breastfeeding. Before we dig into the recurring controversy, let’s get to know Lisa and why she does what she does.

Stay ’til the end and we will read you Heather’s spicy letter to the editor of the New York Times!

Tags baby health, breast milk, breastfeeding, hormones, IBCLC, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, lip tie, Lisa Paladino, midwives, milk supply, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, tongue tie, Tongue Tie Experts

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Ep. 203 – Is Breast Best? Interview with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC, Author of Feed the Baby

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 1, 2024

Breast is best. We’ve all heard it, now let’s talk about it. Today the Milk Minute is honored to have Victoria Facelli, author of “Feed the Baby: an inclusive guide to nursing, bottle feeding, and everything in between” on the show to discuss her incredible book. This is the kind of book that Heather and Maureen have dreamed of writing and is the perfect step-by-step guide to feeding your baby, complete with illustrations and videos.

Victoria Facelli is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, but not the kind that hates formula. She wrote this book to cut through a lot of the misinformation that parents are faced with, as a resource to empower parents to feed their babies in whatever way works for them!

Tags author, bottle feeding, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, feed the baby, formula feeding, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, parenthood, postpartum, pregnancy, victoria facelli

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Ep. 202 – Breast Surgery and Breastfeeding: Interview with Dr. Katrina Mitchell

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 23, 2024

In this special episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen chat with Dr. Katrina Mitchell, a board-certified surgeon, breast oncologist, IBCLC, and PMH-C with over 20 years of expertise. They dive into the topic of breast surgeries, including augmentation, discussing their impact on breastfeeding and the balance between aesthetics and maternal well-being. Join them for a quick but insightful “Milk Minute” as they navigate the intersection of breast health, surgeries, and the beautiful journey of breastfeeding.

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Ep. 200 – Celebrate 200 Episodes with the Milk Minute

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 9, 2024

Welcome to the 200th Milk Minute episode! It’s been 3 years of sharing all things lactation, body positivity, relationships, and mental health. Your favorite midwife and lactation professional hosts sit down to both acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments with this podcast and in life. Heather and Maureen reflect on who they were and who they’ve become through this incredible journey they’ve had the pleasure of recording week after week.

Join us as we celebrate this Milk Minute milestone!

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Ep. 199- Breastfeeding in The First 3 Days Postpartum

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 2, 2024

Breastfeeding in the first 3 days postpartum can be both challenging and magical. It’s normal for mothers to face difficulties in the initial days, but important to recognize and appreciate the progress you’re making in your breastfeeding journey. Even when you’re doing everything right it can feel like it’s not working or it’s going wrong. Maureen and Heather are here to make you feel better and give you some guidelines and key indicators that you are in fact…crushing it. Send this to a friend who’s pregnant so they know what to expect the first three days postpartum!

Tags birth, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, encouragement, first three days postpartum, homebirth, lactation, milk minute podcast, motherhood, newborn, postpartum, pregnancy, skin to skin

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Ep. 197 – Welcome Back! What I Learned from Birth #3

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date January 19, 2024

Welcome back to the Milk Minute! Maureen and Heather are back from their hiatus and finally finished with holiday madness. Today we recap Heather’s birth and postpartum experience for those of you who don’t also listen to Beyond the Boob. We also chat about the way Heather has changed as a clinician after her recent trouble breastfeeding baby Martie.

Tags beyond the boob, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding issues, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, homebirth, lactation, lactation consultants, lactation support, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 195 – Encore: Rice Cereal: A cautionary tale

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date January 5, 2024

You’ve probably heard news articles about infant food safety and heavy metal contamination. Today’s episode of the Milk Minute focuses on the safety and use of infant rice cereal. Your favorite hosts pull together a timeline of historical infant feeding, mass baby food production, and agricultural practices into a cohesive narrative that brings us to the present day. They answer questions of nutrition, safety, and more!

Tags arsenic, baby food, baby safety, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, infant cereal, parenting, postpartum, pregnancy, rice cereal

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