Tag: pregnancy

Ep. 185- To Carry Wonder: Interview with Emese Parker

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date November 3, 2023

The Milk Minute welcomes author and very special guest, Emese Parker, who wrote a new kind of pregnancy book, To Carry Wonder: A Memoir and Guide to Adventures in Pregnancy and Beyond. It combines stories and art with evidence-based information on all 4 trimesters of pregnancy with a BIG mental health focus (which we love). It also includes her personal memoir of her pregnancy journey, which Heather has thoroughly enjoyed reading during her pregnancy! Emese is a WHNP, MPH, and Perinatal Mental Health Specialist. She literally could not be more qualified to write this gem of a book and we are so lucky to have her. Make sure to check out the links below to get your own copy of her WONDERful book!

Tags author, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, breastmilk, emese parker, fourth trimester, interview, lactation consultants, lactation support, mental health, midwives, motherhood, pregnancy, pregnancy journal, to carry wonder, working moms

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Ep. 183- Latched Mama Interview with Founder and CEO Melissa Wirt

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date October 20, 2023

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather had the honor of interviewing the founder and CEO of Latched Mama, Melissa Wirt. Melissa is a mother of six, certified lactation counselor, and the inspiring working mom behind Latched Mama, the breastfeeding apparel company and online motherhood community.

Melissa created more than just a clothing company, but a compassionate place that adapts to the needs of their employees with some incredible parental leave and lactation support. Enjoy a real, raw and inspiring chat with Heather and Maureen’s newest friend in the women-owned business community and treat yourself to 15% off a purchase using code MilkMinute15.

Tags birth, breastfeeding, breastmilk, interview, lactation, lactation clothing, lactation support, latched mama, milk minute podcast, mom boss, mom owned business, motherhood, nursing clothes, nursing tops, postpartum, pregnancy, women owned business

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Pump Pleasantly with CoBoo Pumping Spray: Interview with Cofounders Jenny and Michelle

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 29, 2023

Nipple pain, pumping friction, and chaffing. Sound familiar? This week on the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen sit down with cofounders of CoBoo to discuss their revolutionary pumping spray. Jenny and Michelle are incredible sisters, mothers and businesswomen that have changed the pumping game. As mothers we go through a lot to provide for our children. Great news! Pain and suffering while pumping is about to become a thing of the past, all thanks to the incredible dream team behind CoBoo.

Tags breast milk, breast pain, breast pumps, breastfeeding, chaffing, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, nipple pain, postpartum, pregnancy, pumping, pumping spray, women owned business, working moms

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Ep. 176- Cluster Feeding Survival Guide

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date September 1, 2023

This week on the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen talk about one of their most asked about topics – cluster feeding. They get brutally honest when it comes to the reality of cluster feeding and that is, it can be a real B**CH. Don’t worry – they’ve got tips to help get you through those days that seem to last an eternity. So what exactly is cluster feeding? Is your baby cluster feeding? Is there a timeline for it? Can you predict and plan for it? They answer all these questions and more in today’s episode. Tune in to hear about how you can feel more prepared and confident when the dreaded cluster feedings happen.

Tags breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding support, cluster feeding, clusterfeeding, lactation support, midwives, nursing, postpartum, pregnancy, survival guide

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Ep. 175- What I’ll Do Different with Breastfeeding This Time: Heather’s Plan

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 25, 2023

Today on the Milk Minute we learn all about Heather’s birth plan and everything she’d like to do differently with baby #3 from birthing, immediately after birth, lactation, diapers, to anything and everything postpartum. Your two lactation BFFs and favorite cohosts get personal while sharing life updates as well as some announcements about the podcast. Tune in to hear how Heather is preparing to make #3 her best birth and postpartum yet with the help of her midwife, Maureen.

Tags beyond the boob, birth plan, breast milk, breastfeeding, home birth, lactation consultants, lactation support, mental health, midwives, milk minute podcast, postpartum, postpartum support, pregnancy, third pregnancy

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Ep. 174- What are those bumps on my nipples?

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 18, 2023

This week on the Milk Minute, your favorite hosts talk all about…you guessed it, nipples. Heather’s bump has been in the spotlight but today they’re shining a light on different kinds of bumps. Maybe you’ve wondered, “What are those bumps on my nipples? Should I pop them?” (Spoiler alert: you shouldn’t!) “Does milk come out of those bumps? What exactly is an areola?”

Maureen and Heather answer all of these questions and more when it comes to those two extra sensitive milk dispensers on your chest. Tune in for an episode on anatomy and learn more about how your body is incredibly designed to facilitate breastfeeding.

Tags anatomy, areola, breast milk, breastfeeding, breastfeeding podcast, Breasts, lactation, lactation support, midwives, milk minute podcast, montgomery glands, nipple bumps, nipples, postpartum, pregnancy

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Ep. 173- Dairy Elimination and Breastfeeding

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date August 11, 2023

Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen tackle the hot topic of dairy allergies. Most of their patients who are dealing with this are on strict elimination diets and have persistent PTSD from symptoms in their infant. It can be incredibly frustrating and incredibly confusing. Not to mention the “cure” is really disruptive to our lives (aka- no cheese?) and the real test is reintroduction?!

Tune in as we try to break this down for you in simpler terms and hope that we can give you some peace of mind!

Tags baby health, breast milk, breastfeeding, dairy allergy, dairy elimination, diet, gut health, lactation consultants, lactation support, midwives, motherhood, nutrition, postpartum, pregnancy

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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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BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 13

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date June 30, 2023

Welcome to week 13 of Beyond the Boob! We’re on the cusp of the second trimester this week and moving forward at lightning speed. Come chat with us about the struggle to clothe yourself in an ever-changing body and let’s check in about prenatal symptoms! Are you having trouble communicating with your partner about your needs? Or your partner having trouble hearing you? Dive into the relationship divide between the pregnant person and their spouse and let’s brainstorm how to keep our relationships responsive and dynamic. This week Heather levels about what’s helpful and what’s not, what things we notice that our partners don’t, and how to meet somewhere in the middle.

Tags beyond the boob, bonus episode, breastfeeding, communication, maternity clothing, milk minute podcast, partner support, pregnancy, prenatal, prenatal health, relationships, second trimester

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