The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

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 plan...

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! Work With Us! Book a Lactation...

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 t...

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! 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 PATRONS Pam from Minnesota Charlotte from Detroit THANK YO...

“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! Boo...

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-organiz...

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...

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 treatment...

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. Work With Us! Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets. Bo...

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 Start...

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. Work Wit...

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! Work With Us! Book a Lactation Co...

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 Lau...

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 e...

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 va...

Last week you heard all about the problems, this week join the Milk Minute for some solutions! Your favorite hosts were absolutely delighted to speak with Gia Gambaro Blount. Gia is a parenting expert with over 20 years of experience helping thousands of families. Gia uses her Masters in early childhood education on the podcast today to help Heather and Maureen figure out the root of toddler behav...

Raising kids is far from easy, and your hosts at the Milk Minute are no strangers to mom-stress. This week join Maureen and Heather to have some real down and dirty parenting talk. What started out as an update episode on nursing a toddler ends up as some real, raw parenting confessions and vulnerabilities. Some days are harder than others, so join your friends at the Milk Minute as they take it o...

We are here spreading cheer during this season of giving, and we wanted you all to feel warm and fuzzy as you move through your day by sharing some of your heart warming breastmilk donation stories! Push pause on your Mariah Carey Christmas album for just a second, and take a moment to bask in some lactation positivity. And a reminder that gratefulness is one of the keys to happiness . We know thi...

Twin parents, tune in! This week the Milk Minute welcomes Lindsay Castiglione from Full Hearts Collaborative. Lindsay is a talented IBCLC and mother of two sets of twins! She joins us today to talk about the unique challenges of feeding multiples with a focus on preparation and education. Work With Us! Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets. Book a Lactation Consult with M...

Does your baby need an iron supplement just because they’re breastfed? Parents get conflicting messages about whether or not breastmilk and formula provide enough iron and how the introduction of solid foods impacts that. Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen dig into the current guidelines and research to help you navigate these choices! Tune in to hear all about it today! Work With Us! Bo...

This week the Milk Minute welcomes Sarah Mayhan of Poised & Powerful Parenthood. Sarah teaches mind-body awareness, movement, alignment, and empowerment through the Alexander Technique. She is a mother, podcast host, and educator who we are so lucky to have on the show! Want to get rid of those pregnancy and breastfeeding aches and pains? Tune in today to learn more! Work With Us! Book a Lacta...

Introducing a bottle can be a daunting task. So many parents struggle with this just when they feel they’ve gotten the hang of directly breastfeeding. The Milk Minute podcast is here to help ease the transition! Maureen and Heather discuss…. 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, PA...

Fenugreek, is it our friend or foe? If you’re making milk you’ve probably noticed advertisements for herbal supplements to “boost” your supply, or maybe you see lactation cookies and shakes online or at the store. Many, many of these include an herb called Fenugreek as a key ingredient; but does it help? Does it hurt? How do you know whether or not this herb is for you? Tune into the Milk Minute t...

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Milk Minute welcomes Dr. Jill Inderstrodt to talk with us about what’s happening with lactating parents in the military. Dr. Inderstrodt is championing breastfeeding research on mothers who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is through crucial work like hers that we can anticipate legislation to support military families. Did you know Congress passed t...

The Brassiere, Over-the-Shoulder Boulder Holder, The Rack Pack, Booby Traps, knocker locker, whatever you want to call it so many of us worldwide sling on a bra each morning and shuck it off with relief when we get home from work each night. Nursing bras, strapless, underwire, bralettes, sports bras and more!  Billions wear them worldwide, but why? Where did they come from and how did we get to th...