The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

Ahh... nipple shields! Some call them friends, some call them foes. This episode covers it all! Listen in as Maureen and Heather talk through nipple shields, what they are, how and when to properly use them and how to help wean baby off of the shield once they are able to get a great latch without it. Don't miss this one! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS Get your breast pump through your...

There are so many recommendations on the internet about how to "fix" your supply issues. How do you know which will work for you? Also... WHY do they work? Power pumping, bra/no bra, pump before feeds, pump between feeds, block feed... ahhhhh! During this episode, Heather and Maureen dive into regulating supply; how it works, the steps to take to successfully regulate, as well as guidanc...

Have you ever wondered if your baby’s gas, colic, latch trouble, or weight gain issues could be due to a tongue or lip tie? If so, then this episode is for you!  This week Maureen and Heather are joined by Michelle Emanuel. Michelle is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist who specializes in optimal oral functioning. She is the creator of the Tummy Time Method, and tells us all about how we can use t...

Are you excited for Spooky Season? Join Maureen for a special scary bonus episode! Some of the Milk Minute’s listeners and Patrons contributed their own personal breastfeeding horror stories to be included in this short dramatization. So get comfy under a fuzzy blanket, make yourself a cup of hot cider, and get ready to be spooked!  Special thanks to Cherie Turner for editing this extra episode. ...

Arm yourself with the answers to 5 common breastfeeding myths and keep the bad advice far away from you and your nursing journey. When your mother-in-law passive aggressively tells you that you need to drink more milk to make more milk… you will be ready to debunk her theory! Join Heather and Maureen for their second myth busting episode. You don’t want to miss this one! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’...

Have you ever thought about sharing the extra milk in your freezer? Or found yourself scoping one of the online milk sharing groups when you’ve come face-to-face with supplementation? During this episode, Heather and Maureen dive into Community Milk Sharing.  Direct parent-to-parent sharing of human milk carries a lot of stigma in the medical community, and we don’t see a lot of guidance for paren...

Starting solids, a killer bee-attack, and milk supply issues... a 6-month update on baby Lyra! Maureen tells all when it comes to her newly 6-month-old kiddo. The alcove baby is growing up 😢. Tune in to hear how an experienced midwife and lactation consultant handles the next transitional phase! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS -Get your hydration on with Liquid IV! You'll get 25% off an...

Ever wondered what it is like to experience a one-on-one private consult with The Milk Minute's very own, Heather ONeal? Today, Heather speaks with a first-time-mom who has concerns about adequate supply,  proper latching, and odd infant behavior at the breast! Here is your chance to get some insight to what Heather does and how she helps new parents navigate their individualized breastfeedin...

Have you ever wondered "What's Up?!" with the discrepancy in milk storage guidelines? It seems like each major healthcare organization picked their own numbers for how many hours/days/years that breast milk can be safely stored. Today, Heather and Maureen hope to clear the air and dig into the guidelines as well as the evidence behind them. They bring you detailed information so tha...

Tune in this week as M&H get into one of the most popular and most questioned topics surrounding breastfeeding - weaning. So many factors come into play when considering weaning: timing and psychological effects being some of the biggest! It's something we all go through! Listen to learn what might happen when you start and what to do about it! Don't miss this episode! THANK YOU TO T...

Join Maureen and Heather to speak with returning guest Laura Birek, co-host of the Big Fat Positive Podcast, as they talk all about tandem feeding. This episode is a great resource for parents who are wondering if tandem feeding is right for them and for parents already on that journey. They cover the basic what & why as well as common questions surrounding supply, jealousy, regressions, big f...

Join M&H as they revisit episode 17- "Baby Poops & Pees" and include the latest poop-update for babies that receive the probiotic Evivo. As an evidence-based podcast, M&H promise to give you all the most recent information on all topics. You don't want to miss this one! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS Get your Evivo probiotic starter kit HERE! To check out products...

M&H tackle a topic that you may have heard of before... lipase. Ever wondered if your milk was "bad" because of the way it smelled when defrosted? Maybe it smelled like soap or metal - even vomit! Is high lipase a worry to you? Join M&H to dig into the evidence surrounding high lipase in your milk. So before you begin scalding all of your breastmilk, listen to this episode!  List...

It's Black Breastfeeding Week! Join us to chat with midwife, Dr. Stephanie DeVane-Johnson, PhD, CNM, FACNM, about some basics of the health disparities and history of breastfeeding in the Black community, and how we move forward with healing. Trigger warning: we explore some of the historic and present day trauma of breastfeeding for Black people. Dr. DeVane-Johnson has more than 23 years exp...

GRAB YOUR SUPPORTIVE PARTNER TEE SHIRT HERE! M&H chat about how to be a supportive partner throughout the breastfeeding journey. If there is just ONE episode that you want your support system to listen to- it's this one! What can they do to support your breastfeeding journey? How can they do it? How do we navigate difficult conversations postpartum? Don't miss this episode! Listener...

M&H get into one of the high anxiety topics surrounding breastfeeding - biting. The nightmare that every lactating parent has! ‘What happens when they get teeth?!’ ‘If they bite once will they bite forever??’ ‘I can’t get my baby to stop biting, does this mean we’re done breastfeeding?’ Listen to learn why it happens and what to do about it! Don't miss this episode! Listener Question: Wha...

So much excitement for this week's episode of the Milk Minute! M&H interviewed cohosts, Abby and Amy, of the HERself Podcast! These ladies are real, raw, and wonderful. They are dedicated to helping you take that path to live the best life for you! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts to listen to their chat about babies, relationships, breastfeeding and more! Don't miss this episo...

Join us for a chat with neuroscientist, Dr. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, about how meditation can help you with your: Milk ejection reflex, anxiety about pumping, and self-compassion with the struggles of breastfeeding in general.  Dr. Julie was also kind enough to lead us through a 15-minute meditation that you can come back to anytime you need it! Skip to 26:00 if you want to jump straight to the me...

M&H get into the topic of hand expression. This is a simple trick that every lactating person needs to know! Listen in to learn how when and why to do it! Don't miss this episode! Listener Question: She has a massively clogged duct; she's tried everything she knows to fix and nothing is working. Any ideas? Become a VIP listener at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast . To send us feedback,...

Ever wondered what it would be like to sit down for a friendly chat with one of your heroes? Well... listen to Heather try really hard not to "fan-girl" in this episode haha. M&H interview world-renowned lactation educator, author, innovator, advanced practice nurse and expert clinician, Marie Biancuzzo! This conversation has 👏 it 👏 all 👏. Marie talks about what has changed profes...

M&H get into the topic of flying with breast milk. How do you store your pumped milk? Are there regulations surrounding breastmilk and flying? Listen in before you jump on your next flight to dig into the details. Don't miss this episode! Listener Question: Does anyone have advice about bringing a 14-month-old breastfeeding toddler to Disney? I'm also thinking about pumping, but how...

M&H tackle the tricky topic of pacifiers. Are pacifiers frustrating you? Can they really cause nipple confusion or dental issues? Join us to dig into the evidence surrounding pacifier use. Don't miss this episode! Listener Question: Why can I pump until the milk stops flowing, but after I can hand express more milk? Like, a lot more. Become a VIP listener at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast...

M&H interview Lisa Myers, inventor of Ceres Chill, about her new game-changing breastmilk storage system! Together, they chat about Lisa's mission to make life a little bit easier for working parents like herself. Yes... she still works full-time as a lawyer while running the Ceres Chill business! Not only do they hear her story of innovation, but they dig into the truth behind breastmilk...

Has anyone ever told you that you couldn’t drink because you were breastfeeding? M&H get into the sensitive topic of alcohol and lactation. They take some time to look at the evidence and make realistic recommendations for you and your baby. Don't miss this episode! Listener Question: "Are you a candidate to donate milk to a milk bank if you occasionally drink alcohol?" Become a...

Would you ever consider a home birth? Tune in to hear Maureen talk about her labor and home birth with Lyra (our newest Milk Minute fan). She also talks about her breastfeeding struggles- YES, even lactation consultants can have issues! If you've ever wondered what home birth looks like and want to hear a firsthand tale from an experienced midwife on her journey into motherhood for the second...