Tag: motherhood

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. 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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Ep 165 – Am I making Skim Milk!? Human milk fat and infant weight gain

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date June 16, 2023

breast milk bottle

Has anyone ever told you that you need to change your diet to make more fat in your milk? Maybe it was a pediatric provider suggesting that if you could only increase the fat content of your milk, your baby would gain weight properly. Or maybe you saw someone post a picture of a thicc fat plug on their pumped milk, promising that you could have one too if only you did X, Y, and Z! Well today your podcast besties dig into the science of lipidology in human milk! What kind of fats we have in our milk, how our babies use them, and how it really affects infant weight gain. This one does have some good data and we hope it’s reassuring for you!

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Ep. 161- Why is my breastmilk blue? Milk colors and what they mean

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date May 19, 2023

Ever found yourself googling, “why is my breastmilk blue?”

Today the Milk Minute is tackling the mystery of breastmilk colors with science! Find out what components of your milk give it pigmentation and what that means for you. Come around the rainbow with Maureen and Heather as they cover every color from red to purple! Don’t miss this one.

Tags baby, blue milk, breastfeeding, breastmilk, health, human milk, IBCLC, lactation, lactation consultant, midwives, milk colors, milk science, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, pumping

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Ep. 158- Dreamfeeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 28, 2023

Young beautiful mother, breastfeeding her newborn baby boy at night, dim light. Mom breastfeeding infant

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!

Tags baby sleep, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, dream feeding, dreamfeeding, lactation, lactation consultant, listener questions, midwives, milk supply, motherhood, parenting, postpartum, sleep training

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

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 14, 2023

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!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, home birth, lactation, life update, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, nursing, postpartum, pregnancy, special announcement, toddler mom

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Ep. 154- Breastfeeding Bloopers and Mishaps

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 31, 2023

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!

Tags april fools, bloopers, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, lactation, midwives, motherhood, parenting, parenting fails, postpartum, pregnancy

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

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 24, 2023

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.

Tags baby safe products, breastfeeding, clean ingredients, cosmetics and breastfeeding, lactation, lactation consultants, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, non toxic products, nursing, postpartum, pregnancy, self care, skin care, skin care products, warning labels

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Ep. 150- Conceiving While Breastfeeding: Let’s talk Infertility Treatments

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 3, 2023

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!

Tags babies, birth control, breast milk, breastfeeding, fertility, infertility, lactation, lactation consultants, lactation support, midwives, motherhood, ovulation, parenthood, postpartum, pregnancy

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