The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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Melatonin and Breastfeeding Apr 05, 2024

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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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Listener question: If I had high lipase with my first baby, will I have it again?
Mentioned in this episode
Ep. 31- Vitamin D: How to supplement and Why we need to
West Virginia State Legislature: West Virginia Legislature
Kayla Young, TikTok: Kayla Young's Creator Profile
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Unlocking Better Sleep for Parents and Babies: A Holistic Approach with Kim Hawley Mar 29, 2024

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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!
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Michelle from Colorado, Rachel T, and Maya from Toronto Canada!

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Busy Moms Heathcare - Heather’s business has expanded to meet all of your needs! They are the women’s hub for lactation consults, women's health, primary care, and IV therapies. Call 304-212-5663 today for an appointment or visit.
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items
Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!

Listener Question: Do formula-fed babies sleep longer, sooner?

Get in touch with Kim Hawley:
Website: Intuitive Parenting DC
Instagram | Facebook | Podcast
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 127 – Rice Cereal: A cautionary tale
Ep. 117 – Bedsharing & Breast Sleeping Part 1
Ep. 118 – Bedsharing & Breast Sleeping Part 2

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Ceres Chill Updates: Interview with CEO and Founder Lisa Myers Mar 22, 2024

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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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Mentioned in this episode:
Weary breastfeeding, working moms
Sustainable parenting
Femtech is on the rise
Ceres Chill is Femtech
Adding warm milk to chilled milk
Human Milk Institute
GoodBuy Gear
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Interview with The Tongue Tie Expert: Lisa Paladino Mar 15, 2024

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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!

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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Michelle from Colorado, Rachel T, and Maya from Toronto Canada!

THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS

Busy Moms Heathcare - Where women always come first. Heather’s business has expanded to meet all of your needs! They are the hub for lactation consults, women's health, primary care, and IV therapies. Call 304-212-5663 today for an appointment or visit BreastfeedingforBusyMoms.com. As a reminder, most insurance is accepted. Fill out our form for more details. Click HERE to access the form.
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items
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Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!

Listener question: My 8-month-old handles her own bottle, but she doesn’t always do it in a paced feeding way. Is that OK?

Mentioned in this episode
Home - ICAP International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals
Connect with Lisa:

Website: www.TongueTieExperts.net
Instagram @TongueTieExperts | Facebook
Free Download: Preparing for Frenotomy Day
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Black Maternal Health and Breastfeeding: Interview with Dr. Toya Mar 08, 2024

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This week on the Milk Minute we focus on black maternal health and breastfeeding. Our expert guest is Dr. La Toya Luces-Sampson, affectionately known as Dr. Toya on social media, is a wife, mother, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Physician Coach. As a coach, she helps Physician Moms who are postpartum and beyond, go from anxiety and resentment to feeling confidence and joy. Join Maureen and Heather as they host yet another incredible interview!
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Danielle Tierweller, Natalie Robbins, Kari Heggie, Sophia Jorgensen, Claire Carrico, Chloe Nicolaisen, Kat Davis, Jena Householder, Kristy Herlihy, Aimee Tebay, and Grace

THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS

Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!
Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTE
Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!

Listener question: I have a 13-month-old and am considering weaning, but the pediatrician said that breastmilk still has antibodies at this stage and that could help with preventing illness. Is that true?
Discover more about Dr. Toya’s mission and connect with her:
Coaching for Physician Moms
Follow her on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

Mentioned in this episode:
Buy Default
Amina OBGYN Consultants Dr. Toya OBGYN - La Toya Luces Sampson MD
Postpartum Support International - PSI
West Virginia Chapter
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Is Breast Best? Interview with Victoria Facelli, IBCLC, Author of Feed the Baby Mar 01, 2024

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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!

Get the Book: Feed the Baby, by Victoria Facelli
Website: Home | Victoria Facelli
IG: @victoria.facelli.ibclc
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS: Lauren Phillis, Hannah, Elizabeth Grimes, Jane Corbin, Megan Rogers, Kaitlyn Lay, Elise Harley, Mary Yoder, Andrea Abbott, Linda Wan, Emily, Megan Morgel, and Beth Breeding

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Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items
Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!

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Breast Surgery and Breastfeeding: Interview with Dr. Katrina Mitchell Feb 23, 2024

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In this special episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen chat with Dr. Katrina Mitchell, a board-certified surgeon, breast oncologist, IBCLC, and PMH-C with over 20 years of expertise. They dive into the topic of breast surgeries, including augmentation, discussing their impact on breastfeeding and the balance between aesthetics and maternal well-being. Join them for a quick but insightful "Milk Minute" as they navigate the intersection of breast health, surgeries, and the beautiful journey of breastfeeding.
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Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!
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Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTE

Listener question: Does donor milk need to fit the baby’s age?
Mentioned in this episode:
Visit Physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org to find more info from Dr. Mitchell
Surgeon Sex and Patients’ Long-Term Postoperative Outcomes‌
Nurture Revolution, recommended book‌
*Medi honey and hydrogel for wound care - Dr. Mitchell's recommendation
Nipple Care and Complications While Breastfeeding - Physician Guide to Breastfeeding
Ep. 179: Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding: Heather's personal story

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Return to sex and physical intimacy postpartum - Interview with Connie Lappa Feb 16, 2024

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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)!
Connect with Connie!
Website: www.ConnieLappa.com
Email: CLappa3@gmail.com
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS: Bailey Garrot, Alex Tsocanos, Kathryn Muniz, Emily R, Taylor Makenzie, Jessica Peterson, Linda Roberts, Julianne Watson, Nicole Bondy, Kayla, Erin, Heather Helmy, Mia, Bunny Sandefur Howell, and Heather Yoder!

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Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth available and some insurance accepted. Click HERE for the deets. If you have Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Cigna PPO or Provider Network of America– you can fill out a short form to get pre-approval to get your visits with Heather 100% approved! Click HERE to access the form.
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items
Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!

Listener question: Do you have any advice on starting daycare?

Mentioned in this episode:

Ep. 15 How Much Breastmilk To Put In A Bottle
Ep. 121 Preparing to Return to Work

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Celebrate 200 Episodes with the Milk Minute Feb 09, 2024

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Welcome to the 200th Milk Minute episode! It's been 3 years of sharing all things lactation, body positivity, relationships, and mental health. Your favorite midwife and lactation professional hosts sit down to both acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments with this podcast and in life. Heather and Maureen reflect on who they were and who they've become through this incredible journey they've had the pleasure of recording week after week.

Join us as we celebrate this Milk Minute milestone!
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRON, Samarah Loar!

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Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!
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Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!

Listener question: I’m curious what your thoughts are about taking the Lactation Hub probiotics for mastitis preemptively in the first few weeks after birth?
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 198 – Come Together and Create Lasting Sexual Connections (even after a baby)-Interview with Emily Nagoski, PhD
Ep. 171 – Herbs and Milk Supply with Maureen Farrell
Ep. 28 – Insomnia Medications and Herbs during Lactation
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Breastfeeding in The First 3 Days Postpartum Feb 02, 2024

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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!
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Elizabeth from New York, Miranda, and Casey!

THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS

Highland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!
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Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!
Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTE

Listener Question: I’m interested in having a home birth, and I’m wondering why in hospitals, baby and mom need to have vitals checked every 2 to 4 hours and whether that is just unnecessary and therefore doesn’t happen with home births?

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 4 - Lactating Friendly Birth
Ep. 40 – Babywearing and Breastfeeding: a review of history, biology, and options!
Ep. 49 – Can You Spoil a Baby? Spoiler Alert: Nope.
Ep. 122 - Hacking Your Letdown
Ep. 126- Getting Baby Back to the Breast
Ep. 170 - Breastfeeding as a Neurodiverse Parent
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