Tag: lactation support

Ep. 179- Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding: Heather’s personal story

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 22, 2023

Are you worried breast augmentation will affect your breastfeeding journey? Maybe you want implants, but you’ve been told you can’t breastfeed with them. Today on the Milk Minute Heather gets personal about her breast implants and the story regarding why, when and what exactly she had done (not that getting personal is anything new for the podcast). Breastfeeding with implants is very much possible…she did it with Heidi and plans to with baby #3. Listen in for an honest review of her experience and we hope it will help you make decisions regarding your own breast augmentation.

Tags boob job, breast augmentation, breast implants, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, lactation, lactation podcast, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, postpartum, pumping, working moms

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Ep. 178- Breastfeeding Friendly Bottle Feeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 15, 2023

Are you having trouble with your breastfed baby taking a bottle? Maybe you’re heading back to work and you’re nervous their caregiver won’t be able to feed them. Today on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather share what they’ve learned as providers when it comes to bottle feeding and breastfeeding.

They chat about their personal favorite bottles, why they love them and help you find the bottle that’s right for you and your baby. It’s absolutely possible to bottle feed in a way that decreases impact on breastfeeding and your favorite breastfeeding podcast hosts are here to tell you how!

Tags baby bottles, bottle feeding, bottles, breast pump, breastfeeding, breastfeeding friendly, breastmilk, exclusive pumping, lactation consultants, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, nipple shape, postpartum, pumping

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Ep. 177- How to Create a Breastfeeding Friendly Business

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 8, 2023

Attention business owners: this episode of the Milk Minute is for you! Today Maureen and Heather talk about how to become a breastfeeding friendly business both for your employees and customers. With the fastest growing segment of the workforce being women with infants and young children, they’re here to tell you why it’s in the best interest of your company to provide an environment that’s supportive of their lifestyle.

As business owners themselves, they’re proud to help change the culture around lactation in the workplace as well as guide you step-by-step through creating a breastfeeding friendly business of your own.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding friendly, breastfeeding friendly business, breastfeeding support, business owners, lactation, lactation podcast, lactation room, lactation support, milk minute podcast, postpartum, pumping, working moms, working women

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Ep. 176- Cluster Feeding Survival Guide

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 1, 2023

This week on the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen talk about one of their most asked about topics – cluster feeding. They get brutally honest when it comes to the reality of cluster feeding and that is, it can be a real B**CH. Don’t worry – they’ve got tips to help get you through those days that seem to last an eternity. So what exactly is cluster feeding? Is your baby cluster feeding? Is there a timeline for it? Can you predict and plan for it? They answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. Tune in to hear about how you can feel more prepared and confident when the dreaded cluster feedings happen.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, cluster feeding, clusterfeeding, lactation support, midwives, nursing, postpartum, pregnancy, survival guide

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Ep. 175- What I’ll Do Different with Breastfeeding This Time: Heather’s Plan

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 25, 2023

Today on the Milk Minute we learn all about Heather’s birth plan and everything she’d like to do differently with baby #3 from birthing, immediately after birth, lactation, diapers, to anything and everything postpartum. Your two lactation BFFs and favorite cohosts get personal while sharing life updates as well as some announcements about the podcast. Tune in to hear how Heather is preparing to make #3 her best birth and postpartum yet with the help of her midwife, Maureen.

Tags beyond the boob, birth plan, breast milk, breastfeeding, home birth, lactation consultants, lactation support, mental health, midwives, milk minute podcast, postpartum, postpartum support, pregnancy, third pregnancy

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Ep. 174- What are those bumps on my nipples?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 18, 2023

This week on the Milk Minute, your favorite hosts talk all about…you guessed it, nipples. Heather’s bump has been in the spotlight but today they’re shining a light on different kinds of bumps. Maybe you’ve wondered, “What are those bumps on my nipples? Should I pop them?” (Spoiler alert: you shouldn’t!) “Does milk come out of those bumps? What exactly is an areola?”

Maureen and Heather answer all of these questions and more when it comes to those two extra sensitive milk dispensers on your chest. Tune in for an episode on anatomy and learn more about how your body is incredibly designed to facilitate breastfeeding.

Tags anatomy, areola, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, Breasts, lactation, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, montgomery glands, nipple bumps, nipples, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 173- Dairy Elimination and Breastfeeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 11, 2023

Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen tackle the hot topic of dairy allergies. Most of their patients who are dealing with this are on strict elimination diets and have persistent PTSD from symptoms in their infant. It can be incredibly frustrating and incredibly confusing. Not to mention the “cure” is really disruptive to our lives (aka- no cheese?) and the real test is reintroduction?!

Tune in as we try to break this down for you in simpler terms and hope that we can give you some peace of mind!

Tags baby health, breast milk, breastfeeding, dairy allergy, dairy elimination, diet, gut health, lactation consultants, lactation support, midwives, motherhood, nutrition, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 172- Should I Stop Breastfeeding?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 4, 2023

A Tired Mother with Upset Baby Suffering with Post Natal Depression.

Heather and Maureen tackle one of the hardest questions clients bring into them today: “Should I stop breastfeeding?” Knowing when to truly throw the towel in and change your plans is extremely hard for some folks, particularly when so much value has been placed on your breastfeeding relationship – whether by you or others. This episode is here to reassure you that it’s ok to ask that question, and it’s ok to answer it with “now”. Your friends at the Milk Minute recorded this episode to help you find the next best step for YOU and your family.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, lactation, lactation consultants, lactation support, mental health, midwives, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, stop breastfeeding, weaning

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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. 166- Do I need to Pump and Dump?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date June 23, 2023

So many reasons to celebrate, and we want to encourage you to get out there and have some fun. You may want to have a drink or two when you’re on the beach or at a BBQ, so today let your friends at the Milk Minute help you learn about alcohol consumption while breastfeeding.

Is it safe for baby?

Do you need to pump and dump?

How much is too much?

How long does it take for alcohol to leave your milk?

After a little updated chitchat and a brand new award we are re-running one of our most popular episodes about alcohol and breastmilk. Everyone needs a little break to relax, even your faithful Milk Minute hosts! We’ll be back soon with new content.

Tags alcohol, alcohol and breastmilk, baby, BAC, breastfeeding, breastmilk, health and wellness, lactation, lactation support, midwives, motherhood, nursing, postpartum, pump and dump

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