Tag: lactation consultants

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. 170- Breastfeeding as a Neurodiverse Parent

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date July 21, 2023

Join Heather and Maureen on the Milk Minute today to look at breastfeeding as a neurodiverse parent. This episode focuses on personal experiences and anecdotes from clients. We explore management of sensory processing issues, increased anxiety, time blindness, clear communication, unpredictability and more. Let’s chat about how we can support ourselves or our partners transitioning into ‘neurospicy’ parenthood!

Tags anxiety, breast milk, breastfee, breastfeeding, childbirth, communication, lactation consultants, mental health, milk minute podcast, neurodiverse, neurodiverse parent, parenting, postpartum, sensory processing issues, time blindness, unpredictability

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Ep. 160- How to survive your hospital stay while breastfeeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date May 12, 2023

Newborn baby on his mother's chest in the hospital.

Those 48+ hours you spend in the hospital while having your baby can be the longest you’ve ever experienced. Constant checks, uncomfortable bed, noise, lights, on top of labor and postpartum recovery. No wonder breastfeeding is so challenging!Today the Milk Minute tackles how to survive your hospital stay with your favorite co-hosts tips and tricks. Listen in for packing lists, sleep strategies, self-advocacy tips, and much more!

Tags birth, breastfeeding, C-Section, homebirth, hospital birth, Labor and delivery, lactation, lactation consultants, midwives, postpartum, vaginal birth

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Ep. 159- Microplastics in Breastmilk

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date May 5, 2023

Remember all those articles about microplastics in human milk last year? Well your friends at the Milk Minute are finally tackling the topic.

Why is this happening? Can we do anything to change it? Should we be worried?

Tune in this week to hear all that and more as Heather and Maureen pick apart the tricky topic of microplastic contamination in the human body.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastmilk, contaminants, lactation, lactation consultants, microplastics, midwives, milk minute podcast, nursing, PCBs, PFAs, pumping

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Ep. 155- Life After Weaning

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 7, 2023

Mother breastfeeding her newborn baby beside window

So you’re almost finished weaning, now what? All that support and information for your continued breastfeeding journey just seems to dry up when you say, “I’m done.”

What does weaning feel like? Should you worry about mastitis? Will you go on an emotional roller-coaster from hormones? What the heck is going to happen!?!

Join Maureen and Heather to chat about life after weaning as they answer all these questions and more!

Tags breastfeeding, breastfeeding toddlers, hormonal changes, lactation consultants, lactation support, medication, midwives, postpartum, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, ppa, ppd, pregnancy, weaning

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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. 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. 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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Ep. 149- Is Breastfeeding Good Birth Control?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 24, 2023
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Woman holding calender with marked missed period. Unwanted pregnancy, woman's health and delay in menstruation causes.

Is breastfeeding birth control? There are so many misconceptions around fertility and lactation, so today on the Milk Minute your friends are tackling this topic! Lets dig into the Lactation Amenorrhea Method of birth control and chat about how to use it, how effective it is, and why we do or don’t recommend it.

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

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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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