The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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5 Steps to DeClutter Your Breastfeeding Gear Mar 17, 2023

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Feel like you’re drowning in lactation gear? Pumps, massagers, heating pads, bags, collection cups, bottles - where do you even out it all? How can you fit it all in a bag for work?

Today Heather guides us through de-cluttering your gear, while Maureen admits to just how much stuff she’s accumulated in the last two years! This episode was made for you to work while you listen! Pause and re-organize with each step, then keep listening.

Let the Milk Minute help you sort through your stuff and make it manageable again!
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Charlie from Chicago, Illinois and Elizabeth from New York

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Listener question: I just moved up to size 2 bottle nipples from size 1. Should I buy size 2 nipples for all of the 10 bottles I have so each one has its own size 2 nipple, instead of sometimes using size 1 and other times using size 2 nipples?
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Plant Medicine for Breastfeeding: Interview with Mel Mutterspaugh Mar 10, 2023

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Today on the Milk Minute join us to chat with Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of The Herbalist’s Path. Mel is a clinical herbalist, environmental educator, mother, wilderness therapist, and podcast host! She's hopping on the podcast today to chat about ways that you can use safe and effective herbal remedies in your every day life. She wants to inspire everyone to take better care of themselves and the planet by bringing herbalism back into every home. Tune in to learn more!
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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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Ceres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!
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Resources:
Herbal Medicine Classes | Portland | The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine
Portland School of Traditional Western Herbalism
Rosemary Gladstar's Science & Art of Herbalism
Aviva Romm's Herbal Medicine for Women's Health
The Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges - AANMC
The Herbalist's Path Discover How To Use Plants As Medicine, Safely!
The Herbalist's Path Podcast: Herbal Podcast Where You Can Learn To Use Plants As Medicine
Facebook: The Herbalist's Path
TikTok: 🌸🌿Apothecary Momma Mel🍃🌼
IG: @theherbalistspath
Pinterest: The Herbalist's Path
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Conceiving While Breastfeeding: Let's talk Infertility Treatments Mar 03, 2023

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Are you experiencing infertility while breastfeeding?

A lot of people want to expand their family soon after having a baby, only to find its not as easy as they hoped. Maybe your period hasn’t returned yet or maybe you aren’t ovulating regularly, and breastfeeding might be playing a role. Is weaning the only option?

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather chat about infertility treatments during lactation!
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Lauren R & Hannah T

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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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Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!

Listener question: I have a one year old and want to get pregnant. Can a breastfeeding person track an accurate LH surge?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep 149: Is Breastfeeding Good Birth Control?

Facebook group for Breastfeeding Mums Undergoing Fertility Treatment/IVF: Facebook
Accompanying website: Fertility Medication Lactation Safety, Breastfeeding and Fertility Treatment
Other resources:
Fertility - La Leche League International (llli.org)
IVF/Fertility drugs and Breastfeeding - The Breastfeeding Network
Lactmed Database
Infant Risk HCP app

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Is Breastfeeding Good Birth Control? Feb 24, 2023

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Is breastfeeding birth control? There are so many misconceptions around fertility and lactation, so today on the Milk Minute your friends are tackling this topic! Lets dig into the Lactation Amenorrhea Method of birth control and chat about how to use it, how effective it is, and why we do or don't recommend it.
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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 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: My child is 8 months old and I've heard that a lot of parents switch their child to cow's milk or they supplement with cow's milk. Do I have to give my child cow's milk? Are there alternatives?
Sources: Postpartum contraception: the lactational amenorrhea method - PubMed (nih.gov)
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA
Lactational amenorrhoea method for family planning - PMC (nih.gov)

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From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Interview with Cynthia Changyit Levin Feb 17, 2023

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As parents we are very passionate about making the world a better place for our children to grow up in. Did you ever think that makes you the perfect advocate for making effective political changes? Well, Cynthia Changyit Levin does! Today the Milk Minute brings you a conversation with Levin, author of “From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started.”
Cynthia is a non-partisan activist working across a variety of issues, and she joins Maureen and Heather on the Milk Minute today to teach you advocacy based on your strengths as a parent!
THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME NEW PATRONS

Victoria K

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

Listener question: What do you eat that actually makes you feel full? Trick question, I know, but breastfeeding makes me very hungry.
Get in touch with Cheryl!
Website Changyit.com: Advocacy for Moms | Cynthia Changyit Levin
Instagram @ccylevin | Twitter @ccylevin | Book From Changing Diapers to Changing the World

Previous Episodes Mentioned:
Ep. 101- Breastfeeding as a Pro-Athlete: Interview with Sonya Looney
Ep. 8 - Breastfeeding Nutrition with guest Alasen Zarndt the Nutrition Doula
Ep. 56 - Do lactation treats work? That's a tough cookie, with guest Alasen Zarndt, the Nutrition Doula
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Baby Slept Through the Night: How to Manage Your Boobs Feb 10, 2023

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So, your baby started sleeping through the night…but your boobs didn’t! Should you wake to pump? Should you sleep when baby sleeps? How can you prevent mastitis or maintain your milk supply?
Join Maureen and Heather today on the Milk Minute to answer all of these questions and more! Listen to your favorite LCs chat about managing your milk production when baby isn’t moderating it for you.
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Ashley G

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

Listener Question: I'm pregnant and nursing a 16-month-old. Is it safe to pump to build up a stash for the baby that's on the way?

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 87- Oversupply...What It Means and How to Handle It!
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Popping On and Off the Breast: What gives?! Feb 03, 2023

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One of the most common breastfeeding problems is when baby just won’t stay latched! Popping on and off through feeds is frustrating for both parent and baby. Today Maureen and Heather chat about how they manage this issue in consultation and what some possible causes and solutions are. This problem is complex, but your friends at the Milk Minute are here to help!
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THANK YOU TO OUR PATRON, Amy S!

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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!
Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our items
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!
Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!

Listener question: "Heather said, if she had another kid, she'd be an overproducer because of all her knowledge now. Heather, can you elaborate on that?"
Mentioned in this episode:
Center for WorkLife Law

Ep. 10: Breastfeeding Older Babies
Ep. 45 - Chiropractic Adjustment for Lactating Parents and Newborns: with guest Dr. Clare McDaniel, chiropractor
Ep. 84- Let's Talk Nipple Shields!
Ep. 85- Tooth Care for Your Gummy Baby!
Ep. 137- Better Breastfeeding Positioning for Mom & Baby: Interview with Body Mechanics Expert Sarah Mayhan
Ep. 142- Breastfeeding and Toddler Behavior Issues: Interview with Expert Gia Gambaro Blount
Ep. 87- Oversupply…What It Means and How to Handle It!

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Crossover Episode: Night weaning- A consult with Laura from BFP Jan 27, 2023

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Today your faithful hosts do things a little differently! Join Laura Birek from the Big Fat Positive podcast to have an informal night weaning consult on the Milk Minute. A lot of parents struggle with breastfeeding at night and today Maureen and Heather go over several strategies you can use to change things for the better!
Tune into the Big Fat Positive podcast next week to hear us chat with Laura and Shanna about the results of Laura’s night weaning.
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Taylor R from Rankin Inlet Canada
Tricia E from St. Helens, Oregon

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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 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 much breastmilk does a child need to get an adequate amount of antibodies to help fight off illness?
Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 43 - Cold and Flu Medications while Breastfeeding
Ep. 75- Tandem Feeding

BigFatPositivePodcast.com
BFP Socials: Instagram @BFPPodcast | Facebook | TikTok
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Breastfeeding questions answered: A lightning round Jan 20, 2023

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You have questions, the Milk Minute has answers!
Milk Minute fans are always sending in amazing questions, and addressing just one per episode isn't enough! Today on the pod Heather and Maureen do a lightening round of random questions that have been waiting in the queue. Enjoy quick answers and have some fun today with your favorite hosts!
Don’t forget if YOU have a question you can always email or DM the podcast. You might just hear it answered on air!
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Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.
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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!
Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!

Mentioned in this episode:
Center for Work/Life Law Hotline: Free Legal Hotline: (415) 703-8276
WorkLife Law
Pregnant at Work website: Home
Ep. 26 - Workplace accommodations with guest Juliana Franco - Know your rights!
Ep. 123 Caffeine and Breastfeeding: Yay or Nay?
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Breastfeeding in Appalachia in 1930-1950: Interview with Alpha Ellison Cook Jan 13, 2023

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Today the Milk Minute brings you a very special interview. Travel with Heather down to Logan county WV to meet with Alpha Ellison Cook. Grandma Alphie tells us all about raising children in very different circumstances than we do now. This interview recalls so much of what we’ve learned in many of our history episodes and shows us just how those things impacted real people. Our elders have such valuable insight, and your hosts at the Milk Minute feel honored to document some of that with you today!
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Nicole Santoro from Blackwood, New Jersey
Brian Mitchell

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!
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!

Mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 19 - History Of Baby Formula
Ep .133 - The History of Bras

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