Show Notes: M&H tackle the tricky topic of pacifiers. Are pacifiers frustrating you? Can they really cause nipple confusion or dental issues? Join us to dig into the evidence surrounding pacifier use. Don’t miss this episode! Listener Question: Why can I pump until the milk stops flowing, but after I can hand express more […]
Show Notes: M&H tackle nicotine and breastfeeding. Ever wondered if nicotine use is safe while breastfeeding? This is a shame-free zone…come dig into the guidelines and gain the best, evidence based healthcare information! Don’t miss this episode! Listener Question: What can I take for allergies while I’m breastfeeding? Become a VIP listener at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.To […]
Show Notes: M&H tackle the myths surrounding breastmilk fat content. Ever wonder what was actually in that creamy line that rises to the top? If so, this episode is well worth the listen! Listener Question: Seeking advice around difficulties weening and feeling guilty. Become a VIP listener at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.To send us feedback, personal stories, […]
Show Notes: M&H get into the sensitive topic of lactation cookies that claim to help you with lactation. Returning guest Alasen Zarndt, the Nutrition Doula, helps us comprehend the nutritional impact of what actually happens in your body when you eat lactation cookies. Listener Question: “If you only pump, how much breastmilk do you […]
Show Notes: In this episode, a listener question sends M&H down the research rabbit hole to understand why breastfeeding makes you feel so thirsty and so sleepy. Turns out, it’s all in the hormones. But you’ll be shocked to hear that it’s not only about oxytocin! Enter, prolactin; you’ll be amazed!They also discuss the […]
Show Notes: M&H start with a listener question addressing which breastfeeding-friendly birth control options are best for lactating parents struggling with PCOS. What exactly is PCOS and what does it look like? Could you have it and not even know it??? Join M&H for a complete discussion about breastfeeding with a PCOS diagnosis. Symptom management, […]
Show Notes: Have you ever donated breastmilk? Would you ever consider it? Maureen and Heather talk to the founder and executive director of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers’ Milk Bank , Denise O’Connor, about all the incredible work they do. What donor milk is, who can donate, who can receive donor milk, the process of getting […]
Show Notes: This episode answers a listener question about feeding cereal to infants, and addresses the “metal in cereal” concern. Then, Maureen and Heather dive into the latest recommendations and updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant and lactating parents. This episode piggy backs onto episode 35 from Dec. 2020 where the initial recommendations […]
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