The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

It’s time to get nerdy with your favorite cohosts! This week, Maureen and Heather dig way back to the very beginning of human breast development, and follow it all the way through weaning. This one is for all the providers and science lovers listening! Let’s get together and talk about hormones, growth and development, gender and sex, puberty, cellular differentiation, and more! THANK YOU TO THIS...

Postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety: two things that affect more parents today than ever before (or maybe they're finally just talked about more).  Are you on the fence about medication for mental health?  This episode will hopefully shine some light on the hang-ups.  We want to start off by saying that this is NOT a debate over whether you should or should not take medication while...

Our journey is the word this week! Real talk, sometimes we have so much to say about lactation that we don’t make time for ourselves. We don’t get to catch up or tell funny stories because we want to prioritize education! This week we decided that we would kick back and chew the fat a little. We’re telling stories from our births, to the birth of the podcast! Join us for our origin stories: how we...

Did you know that between 3-4% of incarcerated women are pregnant? Have you ever wondered about their access to appropriate healthcare prenatally and in the postpartum? Join your favorite hosts for a heart wrenching interview with Moira Tannenbaum, CNM, MSN, IBCLC. Moira is an experienced nurse midwife who has done extensive work with incarcerated people. She is passionate and inspiring and brings...

With so many aftermarket accessories for pumps today, deciding what you need can be confusing. Thankfully your favorite podcast hosts are here to help! Today, Maureen introduces Heather to the concept of building your own Franken-pump with alternative flanges, inserts, cushions, and more! Maureen gives honest reviews of products and discusses why you might (or might not!) consider trying them. Be...

Have you ever wondered why you pump 2 ounces and someone else can pump 6? Or why some people pump every 2 hours and others pump every 4? Today, Heather and Maureen tackle the big question of breast storage capacity and refill rates. Essentially, how much milk you can actually hold at one time and how fast you make it! This information can be essential for managing pumping and feeding expectations,...

Correction/Apology: We have learned since the publication of this episode that use of the term ‘marjiuana’ in this country has its roots in racism and xenophobia. A lot of harm has been done to the Mexican American community and other minority communities with use of this word at the forefront of an ‘anti-drug’ movement meant to play off of anti-immigrant sentiments. We sincerely thank the listene...

Getting back to exercise after pregnancy and while breastfeeding can feel very daunting. This week, Heather and Maureen welcome special guest, Sonya Looney. Sonya is a world champion professional athlete, a health and performance coach and the host of the Sonya Looney Show podcast. Pregnancy and postpartum is a time when everything about the body is changing. It's important and empowering to...

On this episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen take time to celebrate their growth and take a look at how far they've come in 100 episodes!  They also take time to reflect on some of the terrible breastfeeding recommendations from old white guys! So if you want to get a little spurt of humor in your day or just want to get some good breastfeeding one liners, tune in and hang out! THA...

Tune in this week as your favorite podcast hosts get into one of the most questioned topics surrounding breastfeeding journeys - when to add in solids! So many factors come into play when considering adding in solids: timing being one of the biggest! It's something we all go through ... listen in as Heather and Maureen chat about what might happen when you start and what to do about it! Don&a...

If you have ever wondered what in the heck the difference was between every pump out there, this episode is for YOU! Join Heather and Maureen today for these unbiased breast pump reviews so that you can make the best choice of pump for your breastfeeding journey!   It seems like there are so many pump manufacturers out there all offering something just a bit different than the next. So, Maureen go...

We didn't quite have enough time in our WIC episode 97 to share the personal stories from our listeners. So, we decided to put them in a bonus episode for you all! We hope you feel heard and we hope that you utilize this WIC resource if you could use the extra leg up. Find the new Milk Minute Podcast website by clicking here ! Become a Milk Minute VIP: Click here to get behind-the-scenes-acce...

Have you used the WIC Program? Or maybe you qualify but haven’t applied. Or maybe you know absolutely nothing about it. No matter what situation you’re in this week’s episode has a lot for you to learn. Today Heather and Maureen dig deep into the origins and efficacy of the Women Infant and Children Nutrition Program. Where did it come from? How has it changed? Does it really improve breastfeeding...

Are you feeling like your pelvis is "loose" and not really put together? What if we told you that your pelvic floor health can be related to breastfeeding? This week, Heather and Maureen welcome special guest, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pelvic Health Specialist, Dr. Kaeli Gockel of thekegel.com.  Pregnancy and postpartum is a time when everything about the body is changing. Your pelv...

Have you ever experienced bias due to your body size? Maybe it looked like a doctor commenting on your weight when you went in to the urgent care for a cough. Maybe it looked like your OB recommending an induction due to your BMI. Maybe it looked like a store not carrying your size or charging more if they do. Maybe it was when you were in school or even in your own home. Bias against fat bodies,...

*DISCLAIMER: The guidelines for clogged ducts and mastitis have been updated. Please see our episodes 129 and 130 for the most up-to-date guidelines. Listen to those by clicking HERE . Have you ever struggled with a clogged milk duct? Maybe a nipple bleb? If you have, you know it can be painful and frustrating.  Or it could be even worse...It develops into mastitis. Ouch! As it turns out, most fol...

Heather and Maureen interview Kelly Lemon, APRN, CNM, WHNP.  Together they tackle Opioid Use Disorder and the impacts that this disorder can have on breastfeeding relationships. This is a shame-free zone...come dig into the research on the opioid crisis and gain the best, evidence based healthcare information! Don't miss this episode! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS Click HERE and use pr...

Heather and Maureen return this week for part two of their 2021 Breastfeeding Year in Review series to discuss some more of the most interesting lactation studies of 2021! Listen in to learn about newly found benefits linked to lactation, COVID-19 and breastmilk research. You don't want to miss this one!  THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS Click HERE to order Liquid IV! Use promo code MILKM...

Join Heather and Maureen this week as they recap both personal and professional achievements of 2021. Your fearless hosts spend some time catching up on holiday travels and drama, and look back on another year of pandemic living. They get vulnerable about parenthood and personal hopes and fears. In this two part episode Heather and Maureen go beyond the personal and review the current state of lac...

On this episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen take time to decompress from the holidays and share their holiday experiences with all of you.  They also take time to reflect on 2021 and some of the incredible experts that have interviewed with the Milk Minute Podcast. So if you want to get a little spurt of inspiration for your day or just like some good breastfeeding one liners that you...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Your favorite podcast hosts are being taken over by the Big Fat Positive podcast this week!  We are replaying their episode titled, "Mom Wins" to celebrate all of the moms out there!  So listen in and enjoy this episode ad free for Christmas! Find the Big Fat Positive Podcast by clicking HERE ! And on Socials! >> IG: @BFPpodcast FaceBook: Big Fat...

For a lot of parents, hearing your baby’s doctor say, ‘I’d like you to start supplementing with formula’ feels like failure. Today Heather and Maureen are here to tell you that the failure/success binary is out, and smart decision making is in. This episode helps guide you through the process of considering formula supplementation. Your favorite hosts walk you through which questions to ask and wh...

Whether you are pumping, exclusively breastfeeding or a mixture of both... oversupply can effect you.  During this episode, Heather and Maureen dive into the meaning of oversupply; what it is, how it works, why it happens and the steps to take to successfully regulate, as well as guidance for parents on how to do it safely and efficiently. This is a must listen for anyone experiencing an Oversuppl...

‘It would be easier if you just used a bottle’...does that sound familiar? Heading into the season of unsolicited advice, your friends on the Milk Minute are ready to arm you with some myth busting! Tune in this week to hear all about common myths about bottle feeding. On this episode Heather and Maureen discuss bottle feeding myths concerning convenience, infant sleep, separation anxiety, weight...

Your gummy little baby needs oral care too! As teeth pop through, parents are often left with the questions of when and how to brush and how to care for those new pearly whites...this episode tackles that and much more! Listen as Heather and Maureen chat about baby's gums and how to properly care for them during the developmental stages of their little baby smiles! Definitely a don't-mis...