The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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How to Support your Breastfeeding Friends: Interview with a Childless-Auntie Jul 07, 2023

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Join Heather and Maureen for a feminist frolic to Spinster City as they interview Heather's single, childfree friend Abigail. They ask the hard-hitting questions and break it down to the heart of our weird cultural war between parents and non-parents. The gals talk building community and finding support from childfree friends in unexpected ways - especially during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

This episode is a wild ride with your two favorite midwives & lactation ladies. Venturing into the socio-political sphere, Heather and Maureen kvetch about the patriarchy, 19th century Supreme Court decisions, and why everybody has to poop at Barnes & Noble. Listen to learn more about the benefits of keeping your spinster friends close and why everyone needs an Abigail in their lives.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS:
Chelsea Carey, Kinsey Bickham, Julia Gorman, Rachel Bueche, and Hayley Ryan!

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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!
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
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Listener Question: I bed share with my 8 month old and breastfeed when they stir in the night to get them to fall back asleep. What advice do you have about getting them back to sleep once I transition them to their own bed?
Mentioned in this episode:
We Are Men Enough podcast: Man Enough - Podcast
Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother by Peggy O’Donnell Heffington
Rich Auntie Supreme: Home | Rich Auntie Supreme
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BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 13 Jun 30, 2023

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For full access to every episode of Beyond the Boob you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join the Milk Minute Podcast Patreon! For just $5/month you can get exclusive access to BtB and ad free, early listens for all Milk Minute Episodes.
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.

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Do I need to Pump and Dump? Jun 23, 2023

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Its summer, its Pride month, and its our 3rd Podcastiversary!!

So many reasons to celebrate, and we want to encourage you to get out there and have some fun. You may want to have a drink or two when you’re on the beach or at a BBQ, so today let your friends at the Milk Minute help you learn about alcohol consumption while breastfeeding.

Is it safe for baby?

Do you need to pump and dump?

How much is too much?

How long does it take for alcohol to leave your milk?

After a little updated chitchat and a brand new award we are re-running one of our most popular episodes about alcohol and breastmilk. Everyone needs a little break to relax, even your faithful Milk Minute hosts! We’ll be back soon with new content.
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Sarah Wang, Jessica Philips, Anna, and Daryion Mendoza

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.
Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTE
Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!

RESOURCES:
LactMed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501469/
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-special-circumstances/vaccinations-medications-drugs/alcohol.html

Recovery Centers of America have an addiction treatment hotline 877-609-1827

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Am I Making Skim Milk!? Human milk fat and infant weight gain Jun 16, 2023

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Has anyone ever told you that you need to change your diet to make more fat in your milk? Maybe it was a pediatric provider suggesting that if you could only increase the fat content of your milk, your baby would gain weight properly. Or maybe you saw someone post a picture of a thicc fat plug on their pumped milk, promising that you could have one too if only you did X, Y, and Z!

Well today your podcast besties dig into the science of lipidology in human milk! What kind of fats we have in our milk, how our babies use them, and how it really affects infant weight gain. This one does have some good data and we hope it's reassuring for you!
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THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Marie Zuloaga, Chelsea Teevan, Deanna Larson and Sarah Chapa

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.
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
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: How do you handle when people keep asking for breastfeeding advice and then don’t ever take it?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 164 Breastmilk Composition
Ep. 84- Let's Talk Nipple Shields!
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Breastmilk Composition Changes from Birth to Weaning Jun 09, 2023

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Welcome back to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today Heather and Maureen dig into how breastmilk composition changes from birth to weaning. They answer questions such as:

Why is colostrum different from other milk?

How does milk change for toddlers?

Should we worry about feeding milk from a different age?

Let’s dig into just how different each stage of milk is from another. This is a fun, sciencey episode where you can learn with your favorite podcast hosts about what makes human milk so special!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS: Jamie Ekstrom, Libby, Kaylee Helfrich, and Danielle Elliott!

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!
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: How real is a cow’s milk protein allergy from breastmilk?
Mentioned in this episode:
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
Ep. 47 - Part 1/2: America did it again . . . how we killed the infant gut microbiome (and these scientists working to fix it!) With guests Dr. Tracy Shafizadeh & Dr. Bethany Henrick with Evolve Biosystems
Ep. 48 - Part 2/2: The murky underworld of probiotics and breastfeeding, colic, gas, and diaper rash, with guests Dr. Tracy Schafizadeh & Dr. Bethany Henrick, scientists with Evolve Biosystems, makers of Evivo
Ep. 138 - Iron Supplementation & Breastfeeding
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Jaundice and Breastfeeding: Why so yellow? Jun 02, 2023

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If you’ve had a baby with jaundice you already know how stressful that can be. Maybe your doctor told you that baby needed formula, or that you needed to pump more milk. You probably lost sleep and sanity keeping up with treatment and feeding baby.

Today on the Milk Minute Maureen and Heather dive deep into jaundice. Join your friends to learn about the physiology behind why your baby turns yellow and what we can do about it!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS!
Shelby, Elizabeth Colanero, Kelsey Grathwohl, Sarah Grace and Lila Besser

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

Listener Question: Do you have any breastfeeding-safe acne remedies?
Mentioned in this Episode:
Ep 153: Skin Care Products and Breastfeeding: What's with all the "Warnings"?!
Ep 112: Expressing Colostrum Prenatally - How-To and Why?!

Other Resources:
Infant Risk Hotline: 1 (806) 352-2519
GlobalHealthMedia.org video for spoon feeding HERE
MommyMeds app
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Power Pumping: How, When, and Why? May 26, 2023

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If you’re in a mom group online, you’ve probably seen chatter about power-pumping. At a glance it sounds like everyone does this all the time to maintain or fix their milk supply. But what really is it? Is it evidence based?

Today the Milk Minute talks everything Power Pumping! From how to why and everything in between.
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Stephanie Kosydar, Ashley P, Emily Campbell, Amanda Oborski, Julia Forrester, Jessica H, Molly, Cindy Kelly, Chrissy Rodeheaver* and Susan* *Increased Pledges

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!
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!
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: How do I start to produce enough breastmilk to get a freezer stash and breastfeed? I breastfeed my son but can’t make enough to freeze or even story in the fridge for a bottle.

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 9: Breastpump Flange Sizing
Ep. 107: PPD/PPA Medications and Breastfeeding
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Why is my breastmilk blue? Milk colors and what they mean May 19, 2023

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Ever found yourself googling, “why is my breastmilk blue?”

Today the Milk Minute is tackling the mystery of breastmilk colors with science! Find out what components of your milk give it pigmentation and what that means for you. Come around the rainbow with Maureen and Heather as they cover every color from red to purple! Don’t miss this one.
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS
Marianna Wilson, E Auden Krauska, Jessie Ritter, Amanda Panda, Kate Austin, Dana Jacobs, Julia Walsh

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

Listener Question: What studies or information do we have about lactating/chest feeding parents feeding kiddos when they have shingles?
Read the transcript and view sources HERE.

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How to survive your hospital stay while breastfeeding May 12, 2023

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Those 48+ hours you spend in the hospital while having your baby can be the longest you've ever experienced. Constant checks, uncomfortable bed, noise, lights, on top of labor and postpartum recovery. No wonder breastfeeding is so challenging!

Today the Milk Minute tackles how to survive your hospital stay with your favorite co-hosts tips and tricks. Listen in for packing lists, sleep strategies, self-advocacy tips, and much more!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS
Amy McInnis, Amelia Fountain, Amy Bisogni, Michele Gregory, Molly, Sara Werning, Imane

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!
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!
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: This is a question about mastitis: I am taking 800mg of ibuprofen every 4 hours as an anti-inflammatory. Do I only take it for as long as I have symptoms or is there an amount of days I need to keep doing this?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 131 - Confusing Feeding Cues: How to "read" your baby
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BONUS Episode: Beyond the Boob Week 9 May 10, 2023

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Welcome back to Beyond the Boob! This is week 9 of Heather's pregnancy and the girls have awoken! Tune in to hear about bra mishaps, perky nipples, breast tenderness and more unfortunate symptoms of pregnancy. This week is full of eating like hobbits, hoarding unhealthy snacks, and eating our feelings.
Today Maureen chats about risk assessment in early pregnancy and navigating the long list of "do nots" for pregnancy. Can you drink kombucha? Can you eat brie? What about deli meat and sushi? Your cohosts also chat about medical ethics, medication safety, and changing recommendations.

To get full access to every episode of Beyond the Boob you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or sign up on Patreon!

A big thank you to all of our new Patrons who make this little show possible.

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