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Ep. 208 – Melatonin and Breastfeeding

Today on the Milk Minute we explore melatonin and breastfeeding. Melatonin is fascinating and supplementation with this sleep hormone has been a random focus of Maureen’s. We’d like to dig deep into what it is and how it works in the body before we talk about its safety with breastfeeding. Buckle up.

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Ep. 201 – Return to sex and physical intimacy postpartum – Interview with Connie Lappa

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)!

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Ep. 195 – Encore: Rice Cereal: A cautionary tale

You’ve probably heard news articles about infant food safety and heavy metal contamination. Today’s episode of the Milk Minute focuses on the safety and use of infant rice cereal. Your favorite hosts pull together a timeline of historical infant feeding, mass baby food production, and agricultural practices into a cohesive narrative that brings us to the present day. They answer questions of nutrition, safety, and more!

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Ep. 192 – Encore: Caffeine and Breastfeeding

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.

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Ep. 170- Breastfeeding as a Neurodiverse Parent

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!

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Ep. 158- Dreamfeeding

What is dream-feeding? Today Maureen and Heather chat about feeding your baby while they sleep. Are there any benefits? Who might want to do this? What’s the theory behind it anyway?

Tune in for questions, awards, and so much more this week on the Milk Minute Podcast!

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Ep. 154- Breastfeeding Bloopers and Mishaps

April Fools! Let’s celebrate a day early with some silly stories from listeners. Join your favorite hosts for some giggles as they tell you about some breastfeeding bloopers!

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

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!

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Ep. 142- Breastfeeding and Toddler Behavior Issues: Interview with Expert Gia Gambaro Blount

Join the Milk Minute for some solutions! Your favorite hosts were absolutely delighted to speak with Gia Gambaro Blount on toddler behavior issues. Gia is a parenting expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of families. Gia uses her Masters in early childhood education on the podcast today to help Heather and Maureen figure out the root of toddler behavior issues and practical steps you can take to change them.

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Ep. 136 – How to Introduce a Bottle of Breastmilk

Introducing a bottle can be a daunting task. So many parents struggle with this just when they feel they’ve gotten the hang of directly breastfeeding. The Milk Minute podcast is here to help ease the transition! Maureen and Heather discuss…