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Ep. 158- Dreamfeeding

What is dream-feeding? Today Maureen and Heather chat about feeding your baby while they sleep. Are there any benefits? Who might want to do this? What’s the theory behind it anyway?

Tune in for questions, awards, and so much more this week on the Milk Minute Podcast!

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Ep. 156- Last Recording in Old Studio & Special Announcement

Cha- cha- cha- cha- changes! Turn and face the exciting news with your favorite cohosts on the Milk Minute. Today Maureen and Heather record one last episode while they prepare to pack up the trusty, dusty (literally) studio and move across town. Tune in for some surprise announcements about how the podcast is growing!

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Ep. 154- Breastfeeding Bloopers and Mishaps

April Fools! Let’s celebrate a day early with some silly stories from listeners. Join your favorite hosts for some giggles as they tell you about some breastfeeding bloopers!

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Ep. 153- Skin Care Products and Breastfeeding: What’s with all the “Warnings”?!

Have you ever turned over a hair or skin care product and seen that warning tucked onto the bottom of the label in fine print? How can you tell when it’s based on evidence or a worry over liability? Today on the Milk Minute Maureen and Heather chat about actual risks to consider when making purchases.

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Ep. 150- 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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Ep. 149- 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.

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Ep. 144- Breastfeeding questions answered: A lightning round

Milk Minute fans are always sending in amazing questions, and addressing just one per episode isn’t enough! Today on the pod Heather and Maureen do a lightening round of random questions that have been waiting in the queue. Enjoy quick answers and have some fun today with your favorite hosts!

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Ep. 141- Breastfeeding a Toddler- Maureen & Lyra Update!

What started out as an update episode on breastfeeding a toddler ends up as some real, raw parenting confessions and vulnerabilities. Raising kids is far from easy, and your hosts at the Milk Minute are no strangers to mom-stress. This week join Maureen and Heather to have some real down and dirty parenting talk.

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Ep. 137- Better Breastfeeding Positioning for Mom & Baby: Interview with Body Mechanics Expert Sarah Mayhan

This week the Milk Minute welcomes Sarah Mayhan of Poised & Powerful Parenthood. Sarah teaches mind-body awareness, movement, alignment, and empowerment through the Alexander Technique. She is a mother, podcast host, and educator who we are so lucky to have on the show! Want to get rid of those pregnancy and breastfeeding aches and pains? Tune in today to learn more!

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Ep. 135 – Fenugreek: Friend or foe?

Fenugreek, is it our friend or foe? If you’re making milk you’ve probably noticed advertisements for herbal supplements to “boost” your supply, or maybe you see lactation cookies and shakes online or at the store. Many, many of these include an herb called Fenugreek as a key ingredient; but does it help? Does it hurt? How do you know whether or not this herb is for you? Tune into the Milk Minute today and join Heather and Maureen to look into the history and current use of this herb, exploring its cultural significance and its clinical study.