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Ep. 85- Tooth Care for Your Gummy Baby!

Show Notes: Your gummy little baby needs oral care too! Has anyone ever told you that “breastfeeding causes cavities?” We’re going to answer that question today. As teeth pop through, parents are often left with the questions of when and how to brush and how to care for those new pearly whites…this episode tackles that […]

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Ep. 84- Let’s Talk Nipple Shields!

Show Notes: Ahh… nipple shields! Some call them friends, some call them foes. This episode covers it all! Listen in as Maureen and Heather talk through nipple shields, what they are, how and when to properly use them and how to help wean baby off of the shield once they are able to get a […]

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Ep. 83- Up-Regulating and Down-Regulating Supply

Show Notes: There are so many recommendations on the internet about how to “fix” your supply issues. How do you know which will work for you? Also… WHY do they work? Power pumping, bra/no bra, pump before feeds, pump between feeds, block feed… ahhhhh! During this episode, Heather and Maureen dive into regulating supply; how […]

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Ep. 82- Tongue Ties, Lip Ties, and More: an Interview with Michelle Emanuel, Pediatric OT and creator of the Tummy Time Method

Show Notes: Have you ever wondered if your baby’s gas, colic, latch trouble, or weight gain issues could be due to a tongue or lip tie? If so, then this episode is for you!  This week Maureen and Heather are joined by Michelle Emanuel. Michelle is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who specializes in optimal oral […]

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BONUS: Breastfeeding Horror Stories, a Halloween Special

  Show Notes: Are you excited for Spooky Season? Join Maureen for a special scary bonus episode! Some of the Milk Minute’s listeners and Patrons contributed their own personal breastfeeding horror stories to be included in this short dramatization. So get comfy under a fuzzy blanket, make yourself a cup of hot cider, and get […]

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Ep. 81- Busted! Breastfeeding Myths, Part 2

  Show Notes: Arm yourself with the answers to 5 common breastfeeding myths and keep the bad advice far away from you and your nursing journey. When your mother-in-law passive aggressively tells you that you need to drink more milk to make more milk… you will be ready to debunk her theory! Join Heather and […]

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Ep. 80- Community Milk Sharing: Concerns, Precautions, and Protocols

  Show Notes: Have you ever thought about sharing the extra milk in your freezer? Or found yourself scoping one of the online milk sharing groups when you’ve come face-to-face with supplementation? During this episode, Heather and Maureen dive into Community Milk Sharing.  Direct parent-to-parent sharing of human milk carries a lot of stigma in […]

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Ep. 79- Alcove Baby Update- Lyra is 6-months!

  Show Notes: Starting solids, a killer bee-attack, and milk supply issues… a 6-month update on baby Lyra! Maureen tells all when it comes to her newly 6-month-old kiddo. The alcove baby is growing up . Tune in to hear how an experienced midwife and lactation consultant handles the next transitional phase! THANK YOU TO […]

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Ep. 78- Behind-the-Scenes: A private consult with Heather!

  Show Notes: Ever wondered what it is like to experience a one-on-one private consult with The Milk Minute’s very own, Heather ONeal? Today, Heather speaks with a first-time-mom who has concerns about adequate supply,  proper latching, and odd infant behavior at the breast! Here is your chance to get some insight to what Heather […]

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Ep. 76- Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips

  Show Notes: Tune in this week as M&H get into one of the most popular and most questioned topics surrounding breastfeeding – weaning. So many factors come into play when considering weaning: timing and psychological effects being some of the biggest! It’s something we all go through! Listen to learn what might happen when […]