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Ep. 185- To Carry Wonder: Interview with Emese Parker

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date November 3, 2023

The Milk Minute welcomes author and very special guest, Emese Parker, who wrote a new kind of pregnancy book, To Carry Wonder: A Memoir and Guide to Adventures in Pregnancy and Beyond. It combines stories and art with evidence-based information on all 4 trimesters of pregnancy with a BIG mental health focus (which we love). It also includes her personal memoir of her pregnancy journey, which Heather has thoroughly enjoyed reading during her pregnancy! Emese is a WHNP, MPH, and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She literally could not be more qualified to write this gem of a book and we are so lucky to have her. Make sure to check out the links below to get your own copy of her WONDERful book!

Tags author, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastmilk, emese parker, fourth trimester, interview, lactation consultants, lactation support, mental health, midwives, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnancy journal, to carry wonder, working moms

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Ep. 183- Latched Mama Interview with Founder and CEO Melissa Wirt

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date October 20, 2023

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather had the honor of interviewing the founder and CEO of Latched Mama, Melissa Wirt. Melissa is a mother of six, certified lactation counselor, and the inspiring working mom behind Latched Mama, the breastfeeding apparel company and online motherhood community.

Melissa created more than just a clothing company, but a compassionate place that adapts to the needs of their employees with some incredible parental leave and lactation support. Enjoy a real, raw and inspiring chat with Heather and Maureen’s newest friend in the women-owned business community and treat yourself to 15% off a purchase using code MilkMinute15.

Tags birth, breastfeeding, breastmilk, interview, lactation, lactation clothing, lactation support, latched mama, milk minute podcast, mom boss, mom owned business, motherhood, nursing clothes, nursing tops, postpartum, pregnancy, women owned business

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Ep. 169- Indigenous Breastfeeding with Angie Sanchez

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 14, 2023

Today we welcome Angie Sanchez to the Milk Minute! Angie is an indigenous woman who is currently a PhD student at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on increasing access to breastfeeding support resources in Indigenous communities. She joins us on the podcast to discuss her work and the importance of supporting culturally appropriate indigenous breastfeeding practices. Angie is fundraising for her project so lets show her some Milk Minute love by contributing! You can help meet the needs of tribal communities in Michigan through the Sacred Waters Collective right now.

Tags breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, breastmilk, indigenous breastfeeding, indigenous people, interview, lactation, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 168- How to Support your Breastfeeding Friends: Interview with a Childless-Auntie

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 7, 2023

Join Heather and Maureen for a feminist frolic to Spinster City as they interview Heather’s single, childfree friend Abigail. They ask the hard-hitting questions and break it down to the heart of our weird cultural war between parents and non-parents. The gals talk building community and finding support from childfree friends in unexpected ways – especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Tags aunt support, auntie, best friends, breastfeeding, child free, childless, interview, interview episode, lactation, midwives, milk minute podcast, no kids, not a mom, not a mother, support

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Ep. 151- Plant Medicine for Breastfeeding: Interview with Mel Mutterspaugh

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 10, 2023

Today on the Milk Minute join us to chat with Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of The Herbalist’s Path. Mel is a clinical herbalist, environmental educator, mother, wilderness therapist, and podcast host! She’s hopping on the podcast today to chat about ways that you can use safe and effective herbal remedies in your every day life. She wants to inspire everyone to take better care of themselves and the planet by bringing herbalism back into every home. Tune in to learn more!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, herbal medicine, herbalist, herbs, interview, lactation consultants, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, natural medicine, plant medicine, supplements, wilderness therapist

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Ep. 148- From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Interview with Cynthia Changyit Levin

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 17, 2023

As parents we are very passionate about making the world a better place for our children to grow up in. Did you ever think that makes you the perfect advocate for making effective political changes? Well, Cynthia Changyit Levin does! Today the Milk Minute brings you a conversation with Levin, author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.”

Tags activism, activist, advocate, breastfeeding, breastfeeding advocacy, breastfeeding podcast, dads, empowerment, interview, lactation consultants, midwives, milk minute podcast, moms, motherhood, parenthood, postpartum

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Ep. 143- Breastfeeding in Appalachia in 1930-1950: Interview with Alpha Ellison Cook

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date January 13, 2023

Today the Milk Minute brings you a very special interview. Travel with Heather down to Logan county WV to meet with Alpha Ellison Cook. Grandma Alphie tells us all about raising children in very different circumstances than we do now. This interview recalls so much of what we’ve learned in many of our history episodes and shows us just how those things impacted real people. Our elders have such valuable insight, and your hosts at the Milk Minute feel honored to document some of that with you today!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, feeding your baby, history of formula, interview, lactation consultants, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, nursing, parenting, raising children

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Ep. 139- Breastfeeding TWINS- Interview with expert Lindsay Castiglione, BS, IBCLC

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date December 16, 2022

Twin parents, tune in! This week the Milk Minute welcomes Lindsay Castiglione from Full Hearts Collaborative. Lindsay is a talented IBCLC and mother of two sets of twins! She joins us today to talk about the unique challenges of feeding multiples with a focus on preparation and education.

Tags breastfeeding, breastfeeding twins, breastmilk, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, parenthood, parents of multiples, postpartum, tandem nursing, twin expert, twin parents, twins

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

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date December 2, 2022

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!

Tags alexander technique, body mechanics, breastfeeding, interview, lactation, lactation support, midwives, motherhood, parenthood, positioning, postpartum, posture, pregnancy

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Ep 134. – Veterans and Breastfeeding: Protecting moms who served. Interview with Dr. Jill Inderstrodt

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date November 12, 2022

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Milk Minute welcomes Dr. Jill Inderstrodt to talk with us about what’s happening with lactating parents in the military. Dr. Inderstrodt is championing breastfeeding research on mothers who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is through crucial work like hers that we can anticipate legislation to support military families.

Did you know Congress passed the Protecting Moms Who Served Act of 2021? Maureen & Heather are going to talk about that and SO MANY other things (including single moms and dating while lactating) with Jill, don’t miss it!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, dr jill inderstrodt, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, military families, postpartum, pregnancy, veterans

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