The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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Breastfeeding Friendly Bottle Feeding Sep 15, 2023

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Are you having trouble with your breastfed baby taking a bottle? Maybe you’re heading back to work and you’re nervous their caregiver won’t be able to feed them. Today on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather share what they’ve learned as providers when it comes to bottle feeding and breastfeeding.
They chat about their personal favorite bottles, why they love them and help you find the bottle that’s right for you and your baby. It’s absolutely possible to bottle feed in a way that decreases impact on breastfeeding and your favorite breastfeeding podcast hosts are here to tell you how!
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Kaitlin Travinski from Morgantown, WV, Mia Snow from Great Falls, MT and Ana Minton from Bonney Lake, WA

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How to Create a Breastfeeding Friendly Business Sep 08, 2023

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Attention business owners: this episode of the Milk Minute is for you! Today Maureen and Heather talk about how to become a breastfeeding friendly business both for your employees and customers. With the fastest growing segment of the workforce being women with infants and young children, they’re here to tell you why it's in the best interest of your company to provide an environment that's supportive of their lifestyle.
As business owners themselves, they're proud to help change the culture around lactation in the workplace as well as guide you step-by-step through creating a breastfeeding friendly business of your own.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRON, Pam Mallory (Dairy Queen)!

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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.
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Listener Question: Can you take anti-nausea medication while you’re breastfeeding?
Mentioned in this episode:
Infant Risk Help Line - 1 (806) 352-2519
LactMed
PregnantAtWork.org
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Cluster Feeding Survival Guide Sep 01, 2023

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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.

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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Sarah, John and Espen!

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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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Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!
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Listener Question: Is there any information or a resource I can go to to find out if it is safe for a breastfeeding mom to take Ashwagandha?
Mentioned in this Episode:
Ep. 85- Tooth Care for Your Gummy Baby!
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids, by Linda Åkeson McGurk
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What I'll Do Different with Breastfeeding This Time: Heather's Plan Aug 25, 2023

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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.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Cass Dictus and Anne Greza!

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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.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 168: Jaundice and Breastfeeding: Why so yellow?
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What are those bumps on my nipples? Aug 18, 2023

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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.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS! Sarah Kelly, Les Sierra & Lauren Godwin

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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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Listener Question: Follow-up question to episode 172, Should I Stop Breastfeeding: Is there a minimum “effective dose” or threshold of breastmilk so that I make sure my baby gets the benefits of breastmilk?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 172 - Should I Stop Breastfeeding?

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Dairy Elimination and Breastfeeding Aug 11, 2023

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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!
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRON, Crystal Crouch from Georgia!

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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.
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 have a 3-year-old who I breastfeed once a day and I am looking for information about breastfeeding and using the weight-loss drug phentermine.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 46 - Exclusive Pumping
Ep 76- Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips
Ep 83- Up-Regulating and Down-Regulating Supply
Sources:
CoMiSS Test - Nestle Health Science
Awareness or neglecting the diagnosis of cow milk protein allergy in the neonatal period
The Management of Non-IgE-Mediated Allergies in Human Milk-Fed Infants
Evaluation of Cow’s Milk Related Symptom Score [CoMiSS] accuracy in cow’s milk allergy diagnosis
‘Early Introduction’ of Cow’s Milk for Children with IgE-Mediated Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
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Should I Stop Breastfeeding? Aug 04, 2023

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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.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Ashley Havercamp and Elizabeth Barlett!

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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 order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items

Listener question: Are there nipple shields without a hold? I’m trying to practice breastfeeding with my preemie without them actually getting any breastmilk.
Previous Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:
Ep. 54 - NICU Speech Language Pathology & Occupational Therapy
Ep. 76- Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips
Ep. 82- Tongue Ties, Lip Ties, and More
Ep. 145- Crossover Episode: Night weaning- A consult with Laura from BFP
Ep. 155- Life After Weaning

Ninni Co pacifiers: Ninni Co. | Pacifier like breast | Bringing Moms Relief
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Herbs and Milk Supply with Maureen Farrell Jul 29, 2023

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Join Maureen for a special episode to chat all about lactation Herbs! Heather needed some time away so we get to branch out from our normal content and dive a little deeper into herbal galactagogues.

Tune into hear how to use some of Maureen’s favorite plant allies to boost your milk supply. This episode is for the folks out there who have tried everything else. You’ve seen the LC, you’ve optimized pumping/feeding, you’ve looked for deeper problems, etc - if that describes you then you’re a great candidate for some herbal support.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Meghan Hawkins, Bianca, Caroline Farrell, Mae Rock, Jen Foster, Zelie Smith, Tiffany Elder, and Blair Armistead

THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS

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.
Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!
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

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 135 Fenugreek: Friend or foe?

Resources for herbs:
Herb Pharm, tinctures: #1 Liquid Herbal Tinctures & Extracts Brand† | Herb Pharm
Mountain Rose Herbs, loose leaf tea: Mountain Rose Herbs
Starwest Botanicals, loose leaf tea: Online Herbal Store | Starwest Botanicals
Pacific Botanicals, loose leaf tea (bulk): Home
Maureen's recommended book for beginner herbalists: Herbal Medicine for Beginners (free on KU!)
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Breastfeeding as a Neurodiverse Parent Jul 21, 2023

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Join Heather and Maureen on the Milk Minute today to look at breastfeeding as a neurodiverse parent. This episode focuses on personal experiences and anecdotes from clients. We explore management of sensory processing issues, increased anxiety, time blindness, clear communication, unpredictability and more. Let's chat about how we can support ourselves or our partners transitioning into 'neurospicy' parenthood!
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Mollie MacDougall, Kelsey Miller, Ashley Gordon, Sarah Eidelson, Laurel Dooley

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 order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items

Listener question: Do I need to bring my breast pump on vacation if my baby is coming with me?
Mentioned in this episode:
LactMed
Infant Risk hotline (806) 352-2519
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Indigenous Breastfeeding with Angie Sanchez Jul 14, 2023

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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. Support Sacred Waters with a donation HERE
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Sarah Wang, Jessica Philips, Anna and Daryion Mendoza, Kristen Clardy, Ali Kanat, Ale, Abbey Hughes, Abigail Lister, Katherine, Mickey Ganschow, ldelan

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 order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items

Mentioned in this episode:
I’m in Charge of Celebrations, by Byrd Baylor and Peter Parnall
Home - Nooni Project
Our Work – Sacred Waters
Indigenous Lactation Counselor - Facebook
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