Author: MilkMinute

An educational podcast brought to you by midwives and lactation professionals- Heather ONeal and Maureen Farrell. A witty, raw, educational program that engages ALL types of parents on lactation, relationships, body positivity, mental health, & more!

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Ep. 205 – Interview with The Tongue Tie Expert: Lisa Paladino

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Post date March 15, 2024

Welcome to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today we’re thrilled to be joined by Lisa Paladino of the Tongue Tie Experts. For those of you who saw the recent pieces in the New York Times about “the big business of cutting babies’ tongues” and have seen Heather’s responding letter to the editor, you know we have lots to discuss with one of the nation’s foremost experts on lip and tongue ties and breastfeeding. Before we dig into the recurring controversy, let’s get to know Lisa and why she does what she does.

Stay ’til the end and we will read you Heather’s spicy letter to the editor of the New York Times!

Tags baby health, breast milk, breastfeeding, hormones, IBCLC, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, lip tie, Lisa Paladino, midwives, milk supply, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, tongue tie, Tongue Tie Experts

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Ep. 204- Black Maternal Health and Breastfeeding: Interview with Dr. Toya

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Post date March 8, 2024

This week on the Milk Minute we focus on black maternal health and breastfeeding. Our expert guest is Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, a board-certified OBGYN, wife, and mom from Trinidad and Tobago with over a decade of experience. As an entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Toya found her path out of burn out through entrepreneurship and now uses her social media platforms to educate women so that they are empowered to take charge of their reproductive health and advocate for themselves. Join Maureen and Heather as they host yet another incredible interview!

Tags black maternal health, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastmilk, dr toya, interview, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, obgyn, postpartum, postpartum support, pregnancy, women in business

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Ep. 203 – Is Breast Best? Interview with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC, Author of Feed the Baby

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Post date March 1, 2024

Breast is best. We’ve all heard it, now let’s talk about it. Today the Milk Minute is honored to have Victoria Facelli, author of “Feed the Baby: an inclusive guide to nursing, bottle feeding, and everything in between” on the show to discuss her incredible book. This is the kind of book that Heather and Maureen have dreamed of writing and is the perfect step-by-step guide to feeding your baby, complete with illustrations and videos.

Victoria Facelli is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, but not the kind that hates formula. She wrote this book to cut through a lot of the misinformation that parents are faced with, as a resource to empower parents to feed their babies in whatever way works for them!

Tags author, bottle feeding, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, feed the baby, formula feeding, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, parenthood, postpartum, pregnancy, victoria facelli

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Ep. 198 – Come Together and Create Lasting Sexual Connections (even after a baby)-Interview with Emily Nagoski, PhD

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Post date January 26, 2024

Get ready for some real talk on The Milk Minute Podcast! Today Maureen and Heather welcome their new friend, favorite author, and podcast guest, Emily Nagoski! Emily is the award-winning author of the New York Times best selling, “Come As You Are” and the “Come As You Are Workbook,” and coauthor, with her sister, Amelia, of New York Times bestseller “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.” Her next book, “Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections” will be out in just 4 days and it is nothing short of incredible.

Tags breastfeeding podcast, come together, emily nagoski, interview, lactation consultants, long term relationship, marriage, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, relationship advice, relationships, sex, sex after babies, sexual relationship

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Ep. 197 – Welcome Back! What I Learned from Birth #3

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Post date January 19, 2024

Welcome back to the Milk Minute! Maureen and Heather are back from their hiatus and finally finished with holiday madness. Today we recap Heather’s birth and postpartum experience for those of you who don’t also listen to Beyond the Boob. We also chat about the way Heather has changed as a clinician after her recent trouble breastfeeding baby Martie.

Tags beyond the boob, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding issues, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, homebirth, lactation, lactation consultants, lactation support, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 196 – Encore: Let’s Talk Nipple Shields

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Post date January 12, 2024

Ahh… nipple shields! Some call them friends, some call them foes. This episode covers it all! Listen in as Maureen and Heather talk through nipple shields, what they are, how and when to properly use them and how to help wean baby off of the shield once they are able to get a great latch without it. Don’t miss this one!

Tags breastfeed, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, help, intervention, interventions, lactation support, latch, latching, milk minute podcast, motherhood, nipple, nipple shield, postpartum, shield

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