Tag: lactation support

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. 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. 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. 157- Insufficient Glandular Tissue

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 21, 2023

The little child sucks his mother's breast on a bed with white satin covers

Have you ever received a diagnosis of Insufficient Glandular Tissue? Maybe it was suggested after you weren’t able to produce a full milk supply with your last baby. Or the term was tossed out casually when a provider looked at your breasts prenatally.

IGT can be a scary and confusing thing to hear, particularly when you have the goal of exclusive breastfeeding! Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen chat about what IGT is and what it might mean for you.

How much milk can you actually make with IGT? What can you expect? Do you need to breastfeed differently if you suspect you have IGT?

Join the Milk Minute to get the answers to these questions and more today on any podcast platform.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, IGT, insufficient glandular tissue, lactation consultant, lactation support, low milk supply, midwives, milk supply, postpartum, pregnancy

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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. 152- 5 Steps to DeClutter Your Breastfeeding Gear

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 17, 2023

Feel like you’re drowning in lactation gear? Pumps, massagers, heating pads, bags, collection cups, bottles – where do you even out it all? How can you fit it all in a bag for work?

Today Heather guides us through de-cluttering your gear, while Maureen admits to just how much stuff she’s accumulated in the last two years! This episode was made for you to work while you listen! Pause and re-organize with each step, then keep listening.

Let the Milk Minute help you sort through your stuff and make it manageable again!

Tags bottles, breast milk, breast pump, breastfeeding, breastfeeding gear, breastfeeding support, declutter, infant feeding, lactation support, midwives, milk collection bags, milk minute podcast, organization, postpartum, pregnancy

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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. 146 – Popping On and Off the Breast: What gives?!

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 3, 2023

One of the most common breastfeeding problems is when baby just won’t stay latched! Popping on and off through feeds is frustrating for both parent and baby. Today Maureen and Heather chat about how they manage this issue in consultation and what some possible causes and solutions are. This problem is complex, but your friends at the Milk Minute are here to help!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, lactation consultant, lactation support, latch, latch issues, latch problems, midwives, motherhood, parenthood, postpartum, pregnancy

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