The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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Microplastics in Breastmilk May 05, 2023

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Remember all those articles about microplastics in human milk last year? Well your friends at the Milk Minute are finally tackling the topic.

Why is this happening? Can we do anything to change it? Should we be worried?

Tune in this week to hear all that and more as Heather and Maureen pick apart the tricky topic of microplastic contamination in the human body.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PATRON, Anna from Maine!

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

Listener Question: My exclusively breastfed almost 4-month-old is suddenly refusing her pacifier. Any tips to get her to use it when she's upset but not hungry? It seems that lately nothing will calm her down other than the boob.
Sources:
Plastic Debris in the Marine Environment: History and Future Challenges - PMC (nih.gov)
Raman Microspectroscopy Detection and Characterisation of Microplastics in Human Breastmilk - PMC (nih.gov)
Microplastics found in human breast milk for the first time | Plastics | The Guardian
Plastic production worldwide 2021 | Statista
Microplastics in infant milk powder - PubMed (nih.gov)

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BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 2, 6 Weeks May 02, 2023

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Content Warning: this episode discusses bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage. If that isn't something you can hear today that's ok! Tune back in next time. Want full access to all Beyond the Boob episodes? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Patreon!
Feeling sick in the first trimester? You're not alone! Week 6 hits Heather hard with a bad case of norovirus that rolls right into first trimester nausea. Come beyond the boob to chat about the realities of walking into urgent or emergent medical care facilities while pregnant. Gain insight on how to manage illness in the first trimester and on the causes and management of bleeding in early pregnancy. Midwife Maureen chats about home remedies for first trimester nausea and methods to manage symptoms and Heather admits to fears surrounding this symptom.

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Dreamfeeding Apr 28, 2023

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What is dream-feeding? Today Maureen and Heather chat about feeding your baby while they sleep. Are there any benefits? Who might want to do this? What's the theory behind it anyway?

Tune in for questions, awards, and so much more this week on the Milk Minute Podcast!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRON, Jade Noir!

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: Are there any good baby carriers that allow for nursing while baby wearing? Preference is one for plus-size mom that's not going to take me forever to learn how to use.
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BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 1, 0-4 Weeks Apr 25, 2023

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Welcome to Beyond the Boob, the podcast where your hosts from the Milk Minute move beyond breastfeeding to focus in on Heather's new pregnancy. This week we chat about the first month of pregnancy! Heather clues us in on her plans for conception, missing her period, peeing on pregnancy tests, and deciding who to tell and when. Want full access to all Beyond the Boob episodes? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join our Patreon!
This is when the idea of a pregnancy meets the reality of one, and it doesn't always go how we expected. We do mention miscarriage in these first few episodes and discuss fears surrounding that, so if that's something you don't want to listen to maybe skip ahead a few weeks!

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Insufficient Glandular Tissue Apr 21, 2023

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Have you ever received a diagnosis of Insufficient Glandular Tissue? Maybe it was suggested after you weren’t able to produce a full milk supply with your last baby. Or the term was tossed out casually when a provider looked at your breasts prenatally.

IGT can be a scary and confusing thing to hear, particularly when you have the goal of exclusive breastfeeding! Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen chat about what IGT is and what it might mean for you.

How much milk can you actually make with IGT? What can you expect? Do you need to breastfeed differently if you suspect you have IGT?

Join the Milk Minute to get the answers to these questions and more today on any podcast platform.
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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Thank you to our newest patron, Annaleigh!

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: I have a question about flange sizes: I had been using at 24mm flange and the people at the hospital told me that size was fine. Then I measured myself and was 17mm. I got 21mm inserts and now when I pump my nipples are tender. I'm due for replacement parts and am looking for advice about what to order.

Mentioned in this Episode:
Ep. 9: Breastpump Flange Sizing

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Bonus: Beyond the Boob Promo! Apr 18, 2023

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Join the cohosts of the Milk Minute Podcast as they take you Beyond the Boob to embark on another pregnancy journey!
That's right, this time it's Heather's turn to overshare about her body for a whole 40 weeks. Listen in for the prenatal education you aren't getting with your provider as Maureen (the midwife!) guides Heather through the adventure of growing a new human and planning a homebirth. This show combines a little science, some midwifery, and a whole lot of hilarious stories as you get to tune in on the TMI side of podcasting with Beyond the Boob.
To listen to Beyond the Boob subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join us on Patreon!

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Last Recording in Old Studio & Special Announcement Apr 14, 2023

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Cha- cha- cha- cha- changes! Turn and face the exciting news with your favorite cohosts on the Milk Minute. Today Maureen and Heather record one last episode while they prepare to pack up the trusty, dusty (literally) studio and move across town. Tune in for some surprise announcements about how the podcast is growing!
Thank you to our newest patron, Susanne Feehan!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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Read the transcript and get an exclusive look at Heather's bump HERE!
Ready for our NEW PODCAST? Check out this free trailer of Beyond the Boob HERE! (Don't worry, the Milk Minute isn't going anywhere!)

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Life After Weaning Apr 07, 2023

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So you’re almost finished weaning, now what? All that support and information for your continued breastfeeding journey just seems to dry up when you say, “I’m done.”

What does weaning feel like? Should you worry about mastitis? Will you go on an emotional roller-coaster from hormones? What the heck is going to happen!?!

Join Maureen and Heather to chat about life after weaning as they answer all these questions and more!

THANK YOU TO OUR PATRON, ZILPHA!

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.

Get HappiTummi w/ code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off!

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

Save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products w/ code MILK_MINUTE

Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.

Maureen is a guest on several podcasts, including:
‎Womb Wisdom
Bonjour Baby
New Little Life
Labor Lessons
Rolling Stone article: "Can Capitalism Save Abortion Access?"
The Daily Athenaeum: WVU opens new lactation pod at Coliseum
Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 10: Breastfeeding Older Babies
Ep. 76: Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips
Ep 129: NEW Mastitis Protocol Pt1
Ep 130: NEW Mastitis Protocol Pt2
Ep 141: Breastfeeding a Toddler- Maureen & Lyra Update!
Ep 142: Breastfeeding and Toddler Behavior Issues: Interview with Expert Gia Gambaro Blount
Ep 145: Crossover Episode: Night weaning- A consult with Laura from BFP
Transcript HERE

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Breastfeeding Bloopers and Mishaps Mar 31, 2023

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April Fools! Let's celebrate a day early with some silly stories from listeners. Join your favorite hosts for some giggles as they tell you about some breastfeeding bloopers!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS

Pam from Minnesota
Charlotte from Detroit

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!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items
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!

Listener question: My 11-month-old nurses very little during the day now, but wants to nurse at night. She's eating increasing amounts of solid food, and I'm not sure how to balance it all--snacks, solid meals, breastfeeding--especially since I never know how much she's getting when she nurses. Any advice?

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 145: Crossover Episode: Night weaning- A consult with Laura from BFP
Ep. 76: Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips
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Skin Care Products and Breastfeeding: What's with all the "Warnings"?! Mar 24, 2023

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“Warning: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.”

Have you ever turned over a hair or skin care product and seen that warning tucked onto the bottom of the label in fine print? How can you tell when it’s based on evidence or a worry over liability? Today on the Milk Minute Maureen and Heather chat about actual risks to consider when making purchases.
Work With Us!

Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.

THANK YOU TO OUR PATRON, Katie Hyde!

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

Listener Question: I'm about to start fertility treatments to have a second baby after a miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy. I'm still nursing my 2-and-a-half year old and not ready to stop. I'm not sure if they'll recommend if I stop nursing when I start hormones or get pregnant again, given my history.
Mentioned in this episode:
Breastfeeding Mums undergoing Fertility Treatment/IVF | Facebook

Ep 150: Conceiving While Breastfeeding: Let's Talk Infertility Treatments
Ep 143: Breastfeeding in Appalachia in 1930-1950: Interview with Alpha Ellison Cook
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