Tag: lactation

Ep. 135 – Fenugreek: Friend or foe?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date November 18, 2022

Fenugreek, is it our friend or foe? If you’re making milk you’ve probably noticed advertisements for herbal supplements to “boost” your supply, or maybe you see lactation cookies and shakes online or at the store. Many, many of these include an herb called Fenugreek as a key ingredient; but does it help? Does it hurt? How do you know whether or not this herb is for you? Tune into the Milk Minute today and join Heather and Maureen to look into the history and current use of this herb, exploring its cultural significance and its clinical study.

Tags birth, breastfeeding, breastmilk, colostrum, fenugreek, herbal supplements, lactation, lactation cookies, lactation support, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, pregnant

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Ep. 132 – Review of the Creepiest Breastfeeding Gadgets

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date October 28, 2022

It’s spooky season and your favorite cohosts are ready to celebrate by dredging up the creepiest breastfeeding gadgets to talk about on today’s episode! Pumps, bras, bottles, and more – the history of lactation paraphernalia is riddled with weird, funny, and downright dangerous objects. Come have fun with Heather and Maureen on this special Halloween episode of the Milk Minute Podcast!

Tags baby bottle, breast milk, breast pumps, breastfeeding, breastfeeding paraphernalia, halloween, lactation, midwives, nursing bra, postpartum, pregnancy, product review, pumping

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Ep. 131- Confusing Feeding Cues: How to “read” your baby

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date October 21, 2022

When does your baby need to eat? How do we interpret body language from infants? How do you know which cry is for what?

Before you panic tune into the Milk Minute for a discussion of infant feeding cues with Maureen and Heather. They discuss how to read your baby’s cues and the challenges that can arise in doing so. Let your favorite cohosts help!

Tags body language, breast milk, breastfeeding, feeding cues, infant feeding, Labor and delivery, lactation, lactation support, midwives, postpartum, pregnancy, pumping

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Ep. 126- Getting Baby Back to the Breast

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 16, 2022

Newborn baby crying laying naked on mothers body, skin to skin. Young mother holding her child, comforting it, going to breastfeed. Attached parenting concept

We know how frustrating breast refusal can be. It’s hard not to take it personally thinking, “What’s wrong with me? Why doesn’t my baby want me?” Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen tackle long term breast refusal and short term nursing strikes. They discuss possible causes and strategy for getting baby back to nursing. There is still hope, and your favorite podcast hosts are here to help you find it.

Tags baby, breast refusal, breastfeed, breastfeeding, breastmilk, lactation, nursing strike, postpartum, pregnancy, supply, weaning

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Ep. 125 – Nipple Piercing and Breastfeeding: Decor or something more?!

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 9, 2022

Lemons in shape of woman breast with nipple piercing on blue background.

So you got holes through your nips and now you are having a baby and want to breastfeed. What happens next? Listen and learn on this week’s episode where your friendly hosts, Heather & Maureen talk major concerns, jewelry, milk flow and some safety precautions regarding breastfeeding with nipple piercings.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, lactation, milk flow, milk safety, nipple piercings, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 124 – Poor Latch? Let’s Talk Chiropractic Cranial Adjusting

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 2, 2022

What exactly is Craniosacral Therapy and how can it affect your baby’s latch? Today on the Milk Minute, Heather & Maureen interview Dr. Martin Rosen of Peak Potential Institute on his expertise in chiropractic care for babies, specifically how the structure and function of your baby’s body relates to their latch for feeding. Tune in to learn more!

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Ep. 123- Caffeine and Breastfeeding: Yay or Nay?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 26, 2022

Mother breastfeeding newborn baby while drinking coffee. Breastfeeding and caffeine consumption concept

Let’s talk about caffeine! Every parents’ BFF is their morning coffee, but is it safe during lactation? Join Heather & Maureen as they share what we know and what the guidelines say now.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastmilk, caffeine, lactation, parenting, postpartum, pregnancy, pumping, supply, weaning

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Ep. 119 – Breast Pump Review Pt. 4

Post author By Tiffany Goetz
Post date July 29, 2022

Today the Milk Minute brings you part 4 of their pump review series. In this episode Maureen talks about her experiences with the Motif Luna and Ameda Mya Joy pumps. These are commonly covered by insurance plans so tune in and don’t miss a second!

Tags breast milk, breast pump reviews, breast pumps, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, lactation, postpartum, pregnancy, pumping

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Ep. 116 – The Drop- Your Perfect Breastmilk Match!

Post author By Tiffany Goetz
Post date July 8, 2022

Today Maureen and Heather interview Kelly and Celia, founders of The Drop! The Drop is a new app supporting a growing movement of cooperative feeding. Their innovative and free program matches milk donors to recipients, and helps families build a network of supply and support. Join the Milk Minute to learn all about it!

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Bonus Episode – Current Events June 2022

Post author By Tiffany Goetz
Post date July 5, 2022

Current events have been challenging to keep up with, every day feels like the headlines are making history globally and here in the USA. Today on the Milk Minute your hosts have a little candid chit chat about what’s going on in the US and how it affects our listeners. M & H talk about the Supreme Court, the PUMP act, the Formula act, and more. Join them for a little bonus mid-week mini-sode.

Tags abortion, baby formula, birth, breastfeeding, breastmilk, breastpump, colostrum, current events, formula shortage, healthcare, lactation, lactation support, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, pregnant, pumping, roe v wade

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