Month: February 2024

Ep. 202 – Breast Surgery and Breastfeeding: Interview with Dr. Katrina Mitchell

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 23, 2024

In this special episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen chat with Dr. Katrina Mitchell, a board-certified surgeon, breast oncologist, IBCLC, and PMH-C with over 20 years of expertise. They dive into the topic of breast surgeries, including augmentation, discussing their impact on breastfeeding and the balance between aesthetics and maternal well-being. Join them for a quick but insightful “Milk Minute” as they navigate the intersection of breast health, surgeries, and the beautiful journey of breastfeeding.

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Ep. 201 – Return to sex and physical intimacy postpartum – Interview with Connie Lappa

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 16, 2024

Today on the Milk Minute we’re talking about sex postpartum while breastfeeding. Sex and physical intimacy postpartum can be a touchy subject, but we’re here to help! Our special guest for the day is Connie Lappa, a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in individual and couples therapy, sex therapy, infertility and pregnancy loss, postpartum mood disorders and more. Today’s interview delivers expert advice when it comes to restoring a sexual connection with your partner, navigating low libido, increasing intimacy, and how to communicate with your partner about all of the above. Tune in for some words of wisdom and achieve the sex life you’ve been dreaming about (yes, even after a baby)!

Tags breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, childbirth, communication, couples therapy, intimacy, libido, midwives, milk minute podcast, parenting, postpartum, relationship, sex after kids, sex counselor, sexual connection

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Ep. 200 – Celebrate 200 Episodes with the Milk Minute

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 9, 2024

Welcome to the 200th Milk Minute episode! It’s been 3 years of sharing all things lactation, body positivity, relationships, and mental health. Your favorite midwife and lactation professional hosts sit down to both acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments with this podcast and in life. Heather and Maureen reflect on who they were and who they’ve become through this incredible journey they’ve had the pleasure of recording week after week.

Join us as we celebrate this Milk Minute milestone!

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Ep. 199- Breastfeeding in The First 3 Days Postpartum

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 2, 2024

Breastfeeding in the first 3 days postpartum can be both challenging and magical. It’s normal for mothers to face difficulties in the initial days, but important to recognize and appreciate the progress you’re making in your breastfeeding journey. Even when you’re doing everything right it can feel like it’s not working or it’s going wrong. Maureen and Heather are here to make you feel better and give you some guidelines and key indicators that you are in fact…crushing it. Send this to a friend who’s pregnant so they know what to expect the first three days postpartum!

Tags birth, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, encouragement, first three days postpartum, homebirth, lactation, milk minute podcast, motherhood, newborn, postpartum, pregnancy, skin to skin

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