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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. 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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Ep. 113 – Intersex and Induced Lactation- Interview with Chrissy Fleishman

Post author By Tiffany Goetz
Post date June 17, 2022

Did you know that you can lactate even if you’ve never been pregnant? The Milk Minute is here to explain how with the help of Chrissy Fleishman. Chrissy is an intersex advocate and two time mom through surrogacy who has successfully induced lactation for both of her babies! This interview is inspiring and educational, so don’t miss it.

Tags birth, breastfeeding, breastmilk, hormones, induced lactation, intersex, lactation, lactation support, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, pregnant, relactation, surrogacy, surrogate

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Ep 109- Formula Shortage and Relactation

Post author By Tiffany Goetz
Post date May 20, 2022

Lynnwood, WA USA - circa May 2022: Angled view of bare shelves during a baby formula shortage inside a QFC grocery store.

Okay. I will finally do the reveal. We’re talking about formula shortages and relactation today. Yeah. We wanted to bring you in slow to reduce the fear-mongering that has been going around the internet and the media, and just give you the actual facts of how we got here and then what you can do about it.

Tags baby formula, birth, breastfeeding, breastmilk, colostrum, formula shortage, lactation, lactation support, motherhood, postpartum, pregnancy, pregnant, relactation

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Ep.105- Breastfeeding While Incarcerated: An Interview with Moira Tannenbaum

Post author By MilkMinute
Post date April 22, 2022

incarcerated pregnant woman, studio shot on a blue background

Show Notes: Did you know that between 3-4% of incarcerated women are pregnant? Have you ever wondered about their access to appropriate healthcare prenatally and in the postpartum? Join your favorite hosts for a heart wrenching interview with Moira Tannenbaum, CNM, MSN, IBCLC. Moira is an experienced nurse midwife who has done extensive work with […]

Tags breastfeeding, correctional facilities, healthcare, incarcerated, inspiring, interview, lactation, Moira Tannenbaum, passionate, postpartum, pregnant, prenatal, prison, women