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Ep. 211 – Dating While Breastfeeding: Stories of lactating singles

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 26, 2024

Today on the Milk Minute we wanted to give a nod to all of our breastfeeding friends who are dating and doing their best to find a balance as a single parent. This shit ain’t easy and no one is talking about it. Heather became a single parent when her first child was 10 months old and he had self-weaned. However, dating with an infant was extremely challenging. Add breastfeeding onto that and it’s a whole new level. We wanted to read some stories of brave listeners who dated and lactated at the same time and give you a glimpse into that world. Enjoy!

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, dating, dating and breastfeeding, lactating mothers, lactating singles, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, single and breastfeeding, single mom, single mother, single parent, women supporting women

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Ep. 210- Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 19, 2024

Can you reduce the risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding? Today on the Milk Minute we talk about breastfeeding, breast cancer, and what the science says about their correlation. While it’s wonderful that so many of us make self-less choices as parents, we also want to tell you that it’s okay to consider the benefits to you, your body, and your life when deciding what to do with and for your children. Tune in to learn more!

Tags babies, breast cancer, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, cancer, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, womens health, womens wellness

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Ep. 209- Daycare and Milk Storage: Heather’s personal struggles

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 12, 2024

Today on the Milk Minute we’re sharing all of Heather’s struggles when it comes to storing milk at daycare and life with baby while also running a business. You read that right. The CNM, IBCLC, and founder of a breastfeeding business and podcast still struggles when it comes to lactation and life with a newborn. Both Maureen and Heather know the struggle of balancing work, life, and keeping their little ones fed and happy.

Let’s face it, dropping your baby off with someone else can be tough. We’re here to normalize those feelings of guilt or hopelessness and offer up some tips for making the daycare transition a little bit easier.

So whether you’re a first-time mom or a seasoned pro, grab a cup of coffee (or let’s be real, a glass of wine) and join us as we laugh, cry, and navigate this crazy journey called motherhood together. Because when it comes to breastfeeding, milk storage, and daycare dilemmas, we’ve got your back. Here’s to embracing the chaos and finding beauty in the struggle, one Milk Minute at a time.

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Ep. 208 – Melatonin and Breastfeeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 5, 2024

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.

Tags baby, breast milk, breastfeeding, hormones, melatonin, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, newborn, parenting, postpartum, pregnancy, sleep, sleep hormone, supplements

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Ep. 207 – Unlocking Better Sleep for Parents and Babies: A Holistic Approach with Kim Hawley

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 29, 2024

Join Maureen and Heather on the Milk Minute as we chat with Kim Hawley, IBCLC, of Intuitive Parenting, about unlocking better sleep for parents and babies. From gentle sleep training methods to optimizing breastfeeding practices for better sleep, Kim provides practical tips and compassionate guidance for navigating the often stressful journey of parenting a newborn. Whether you’re a sleep-deprived parent looking for help or an expectant parent doing your research, this episode promises to be a valuable resource!

Tags bedsharing, breastfeeding, cosleeping, gentle sleep coaching, holistic sleep coach, IBCLC, infant sleep, interview, kim hawley, lactation, lactation support, milk minute podcast, newborn sleep, parenthood, postpartum, pregnancy, sleep

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Ep. 206 – Ceres Chill Updates: Interview with CEO and Founder Lisa Myers

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 22, 2024

Today on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather reunite with one of their favorite people in the breastfeeding world, Lisa Myers, Founder and CEO of Ceres Chill. If you’ve been listening to the Milk Minute, you already know how much they love Ceres Chill and all it’s done to improve the lives of breastfeeding mothers everywhere.

Listen in as they reminisce about old memories and celebrate how far Ceres Chill has come, including exciting updates about patents and innovations.

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Ep. 205 – Interview with The Tongue Tie Expert: Lisa Paladino

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 15, 2024

Welcome to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today we’re thrilled to be joined by Lisa Paladino of the Tongue Tie Experts. For those of you who saw the recent pieces in the New York Times about “the big business of cutting babies’ tongues” and have seen Heather’s responding letter to the editor, you know we have lots to discuss with one of the nation’s foremost experts on lip and tongue ties and breastfeeding. Before we dig into the recurring controversy, let’s get to know Lisa and why she does what she does.

Stay ’til the end and we will read you Heather’s spicy letter to the editor of the New York Times!

Tags baby health, breast milk, breastfeeding, hormones, IBCLC, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, lip tie, Lisa Paladino, midwives, milk supply, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, tongue tie, Tongue Tie Experts

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Ep. 204- Black Maternal Health and Breastfeeding: Interview with Dr. Toya

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 8, 2024

This week on the Milk Minute we focus on black maternal health and breastfeeding. Our expert guest is Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, a board-certified OBGYN, wife, and mom from Trinidad and Tobago with over a decade of experience. As an entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author, Dr. Toya found her path out of burn out through entrepreneurship and now uses her social media platforms to educate women so that they are empowered to take charge of their reproductive health and advocate for themselves. Join Maureen and Heather as they host yet another incredible interview!

Tags black maternal health, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastmilk, dr toya, interview, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, obgyn, postpartum, postpartum support, pregnancy, women in business

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Ep. 203 – Is Breast Best? Interview with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC, Author of Feed the Baby

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date March 1, 2024

Breast is best. We’ve all heard it, now let’s talk about it. Today the Milk Minute is honored to have Victoria Facelli, author of “Feed the Baby: an inclusive guide to nursing, bottle feeding, and everything in between” on the show to discuss her incredible book. This is the kind of book that Heather and Maureen have dreamed of writing and is the perfect step-by-step guide to feeding your baby, complete with illustrations and videos.

Victoria Facelli is an Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant, but not the kind that hates formula. She wrote this book to cut through a lot of the misinformation that parents are faced with, as a resource to empower parents to feed their babies in whatever way works for them!

Tags author, bottle feeding, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, feed the baby, formula feeding, interview, lactation consultant, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, motherhood, parenthood, postpartum, pregnancy, victoria facelli

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Ep. 199- Breastfeeding in The First 3 Days Postpartum

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date February 2, 2024

Breastfeeding in the first 3 days postpartum can be both challenging and magical. It’s normal for mothers to face difficulties in the initial days, but important to recognize and appreciate the progress you’re making in your breastfeeding journey. Even when you’re doing everything right it can feel like it’s not working or it’s going wrong. Maureen and Heather are here to make you feel better and give you some guidelines and key indicators that you are in fact…crushing it. Send this to a friend who’s pregnant so they know what to expect the first three days postpartum!

Tags birth, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastfeeding support, encouragement, first three days postpartum, homebirth, lactation, milk minute podcast, motherhood, newborn, postpartum, pregnancy, skin to skin

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