The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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Ep. 94- Clogs & Blebs: Where are you getting stuck?! Feb 04, 2022

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*DISCLAIMER: The guidelines for clogged ducts and mastitis have been updated. Please see our episodes 129 and 130 for the most up-to-date guidelines. Listen to those by clicking HERE.
Have you ever struggled with a clogged milk duct? Maybe a nipple bleb? If you have, you know it can be painful and frustrating. Or it could be even worse...It develops into mastitis. Ouch! As it turns out, most folks who breastfeed are going to have at least one clog, so better be prepared!
Join Heather and Maureen to find out what clogged ducts are all about. Why they happen, what can be done to treat them, and what research we have to guide the way.
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Listener Question: “Does the distracted breastfeeding ever get better?” - the answer may surprise you!
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Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Milk Minute Ep 68- A Milk Expression Meditation
Milk Minute Ep 34- Acupuncture While Breastfeeding: Interview with Sasha May of Impact Healing

Resources:
Infant Risk Hotline
1(806) 352-2519

ABM Protocol #4
Inflammatory Breast Diseases During Lactation
https://www.ajog.org/article/0002-9378(84)90022-X/pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3437340/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4048576/

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Ep. 93- Breastfeeding and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment: Interview with Kelly Lemon, APRN, CNM, WHNP Jan 28, 2022

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Heather and Maureen interview Kelly Lemon, APRN, CNM, WHNP. Together they tackle Opioid Use Disorder and the impacts that this disorder can have on breastfeeding relationships. This is a shame-free zone...come dig into the research on the opioid crisis and gain the best, evidence based healthcare information! Don't miss this episode!
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We've got two listener questions this week!
1. A school-based occupational therapist says that she's seeing an increase in students with difficulties that she thinks may be linked to the opioid crisis; what do you recommend for the babies once they're discharged from you?
2. Have you seen an uptick in opioid use since the start of the pandemic, and if you're a new user, where should you go for help?
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Resources:
Kelly Lemon, APRN, CNM, WHNP
https://directory.hsc.wvu.edu/Profile/47979
https://wvumedicine.org/find-a-doctor/doctor-details/?id=1749
Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women With Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants
https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Clinical-Guidance-for-Treating-Pregnant-and-Parenting-Women-With-Opioid-Use-Disorder-and-Their-Infants/SMA18-5054
https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/d7/priv/sma18-5054.pdf
FindTreatment.gov

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Ep. 92- 2021 Breastfeeding Year in Review! (Pt. 2) Jan 21, 2022

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Heather and Maureen return this week for part two of their 2021 Breastfeeding Year in Review series to discuss some more of the most interesting lactation studies of 2021! Listen in to learn about newly found benefits linked to lactation, COVID-19 and breastmilk research. You don't want to miss this one!
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Listener Question: Listener had a question about daytime feeds and wanted to know if it's normal for a child to feed frequently for short periods of time, lots of starting and stopping.
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Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Milk Minute Ep. 72- Black Breastfeeding Equity and Opportunity for Change

Resources:
Does breastfeeding protect children from COVID-19?
COVID-19: Relationship and Impact on Breastfeeding
COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnant and Lactating Women
CHILD Cohort Study
UCLA Health Study
Science Direct
The Critical Window of Opportunity: Lactation Initiation Following Cesarean Birth
Indiana University Study on Lactation Cookies

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Ep. 91- 2021 Breastfeeding Year in Review! (Pt. 1) Jan 14, 2022

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Join Heather and Maureen this week as they recap both personal and professional achievements of 2021. Your fearless hosts spend some time catching up on holiday travels and drama, and look back on another year of pandemic living. They get vulnerable about parenthood and personal hopes and fears. In this two part episode Heather and Maureen go beyond the personal and review the current state of lactation in the United States and their home of West Virginia. They also review some of the most interesting new studies of 2021. Join them to take a look at newly found benefits to lactation, covid-19 and breastmilk research, and more in part 2!
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Listener Question: What do I do when pumping has become a huge source of stress (because I've been having trouble with let down) and seems to make my boobs not want to let down?
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Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Milk Minute Ep 68- A Milk Expression Meditation with Neuroscientist, Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis
Resources:
Look up your own state’s breastfeeding report card here: http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/p/cm/ld/fid=257

Donate to the US Breastfeeding Committee: https://usbreastfeeding.salsalabs.org/2021GivingTuesdayFundraisingForm/index.html

PUMP Act:
http://www.usbreastfeeding.org/p/cm/ld/fid=903

Send a letter to your State Senator here:
https://usbreastfeeding.salsalabs.org/2021pumpactletterhouseamended/index.html

Take Action for the PUMP Act:
https://usbreastfeeding.salsalabs.org/2021pumpactaction/index.html

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Ep. 90- The Best Breastfeeding Advice of 2021 from Our Experts! Jan 07, 2022

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On this episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen take time to decompress from the holidays and share their holiday experiences with all of you. They also take time to reflect on 2021 and some of the incredible experts that have interviewed with the Milk Minute Podcast.
So if you want to get a little spurt of inspiration for your day or just like some good breastfeeding one liners that you can pass along to your friends, tune in and listen in on some of their favorite clips from last years' interviews!
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Listener Question: Can you give advice on the best way to balance starting solids with the limited time in the evenings between getting home from work and daycare and starting bedtime routine?
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Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Milk Minute Ep 68- A Milk Expression Meditation with Neuroscientist, Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis
Milk Minute Ep 82- Tongue Ties with Michelle Emanuel
Milk Minute Ep 56- The Nutrition Doula, Alasen Zarndt
Milk Minute Ep 8- Breastfeeding Nutrition with Alasen Zarndt
Milk Minute Ep 63- Badass Working Mom and Inventor of Ceres Chill, Lisa Myers
Milk Minute Ep 66- Leadership in Lactation - Meet Marie Biancuzzo

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Ep. 89- Mom Wins and a Podcast Takeover! Dec 24, 2021

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Your favorite podcast hosts are being taken over by the Big Fat Positive podcast this week! We are replaying their episode titled, "Mom Wins" to celebrate all of the moms out there! So listen in and enjoy this episode ad free for Christmas!
Find the Big Fat Positive Podcast by clicking HERE!
And on Socials! >> IG: @BFPpodcast FaceBook: Big Fat Positive The Pregnancy and Parenting Podcast Community
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Ep. 88- Let’s Talk about Formula Supplementation Dec 17, 2021

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For a lot of parents, hearing your baby’s doctor say, ‘I’d like you to start supplementing with formula’ feels like failure. Today Heather and Maureen are here to tell you that the failure/success binary is out, and smart decision making is in. This episode helps guide you through the process of considering formula supplementation. Your favorite hosts walk you through which questions to ask and what red flags to look for. Don’t miss the newest episode of the Milk Minute Podcast!
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Join Heather and Mureen on the Wisdom App - January 18th, 7PM by clicking HERE!
Listener Question: Listener is considering ADHD meds and wants information about different medications and how they impact breasting and supply.
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Resources
Hale’s Medications and Mothers' Milk by Dr. Thomas Hale PhD
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Ep. 87- Oversupply...What It Means and How to Handle It! Dec 10, 2021

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Whether you are pumping, exclusively breastfeeding or a mixture of both... oversupply can effect you.
During this episode, Heather and Maureen dive into the meaning of oversupply; what it is, how it works, why it happens and the steps to take to successfully regulate, as well as guidance for parents on how to do it safely and efficiently. This is a must listen for anyone experiencing an Oversupply!

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Listener Question: This week's question comes as part of a first-hand story about oversupply with a first child and the listener asking: What should my strategy be for the second child?
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RESOURCES
The Holistic OBGYN (Nathan Riley)
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holistic-obgyn/id1587588456
Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
https://www.bfmed.org/
ABM Clinical Protocol #32: Management of Hyperlactation
https://www.bfmed.org/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/Protocol%20%2332%20-%20English%20Translation.pdf
Heather’s Virtual Consultations
https://breastfeedingforbusymoms.com/private-consultations/
Mountain Rose Herbs
https://mountainroseherbs.com/
Pacific Botanicals
https://www.pacificbotanicals.com/
Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Milk Minute Ep 12- Dr. Barnett-Trapp Explains Physician Training (or lack thereof) on Breastfeeding
Milk Minute Ep 34- Acupuncture while Breastfeeding
Milk Minute Ep 37- History of Breastpumps
Milk Minute Ep 83- Up and Down Regulating Supply&nbsp

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Ep. 86- 5 Bottle-Feeding Myths! Dec 03, 2021

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‘It would be easier if you just used a bottle’...does that sound familiar?

Heading into the season of unsolicited advice, your friends on the Milk Minute are ready to arm you with some myth busting! Tune in this week to hear all about common myths about bottle feeding.

On this episode Heather and Maureen discuss bottle feeding myths concerning convenience, infant sleep, separation anxiety, weight gain, and feeding baby in public. Listen in for the reminder that bottle feeding or body feeding is your personal choice! And leave this episode with some facts to combat that “advice” heading into the holiday season.
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Listener Question: The question is from a breastfeeding parent who is returning to work: Is it possible to breastfeed only in the morning and evening, and have baby bottle fed with formula in daycare during the day?
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Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Milk Minute Episode 59 - Mom Genes: Interview with Abigail Tucker, New York Times Best Selling Author
Milk Minute Episode 11- Nursing in Public
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Ep. 85- Tooth Care for Your Gummy Baby! Nov 26, 2021

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Your gummy little baby needs oral care too!

As teeth pop through, parents are often left with the questions of when and how to brush and how to care for those new pearly whites...this episode tackles that and much more! Listen as Heather and Maureen chat about baby's gums and how to properly care for them during the developmental stages of their little baby smiles!

Definitely a don't-miss episode!

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Listener Question: How do you do it, Heather and Maureen?

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Previous episodes of The Milk Minute Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Episode 63: The Badass Working Mom Behind Ceres Chill: interview with inventor Lisa Myers, Breastmilk Storage Guidelines and more

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