The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast

Getting a Good First Latch

In the final episode of 2024, Heather and Maureen chat about the all-important first latch—why it’s crucial and how to make sure you get it right. They’ll also share some

Longterm Breastfeeding Benefits: Understanding your goals

In this episode of the Milk Minute, Maureen shares a fascinating study published in June that digs into the longterm benefits of breastfeeding—a question we hear often fr

Unsafe Alternatives to Breastmilk: What happens if you do?

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather explore the risks of using unsafe alternatives to breastmilk, such as cow's milk, homemade formulas, and even intro

Let's Get Cellular: New Research on Breastmilk Contents!

This week on the Milk Minute, we’re diving into the latest research on breastmilk at the cellular level! We're breaking down the study Profiling of Mature-Stage Huma

I'm sick! What medication can I take while breastfeeding?

In this episode of the Milk Minute, we're tackling a question we've been getting a lot lately—what to do when you're sick and still breastfeeding. With eve

Understanding Your Infant's Growth Chart

In this episode of the Milk Minute, we break down your baby’s growth chart and what those numbers and percentiles really mean. Learn how to interpret and understand what’

Overfeeding with a Bottle? Let's talk about that...

In this episode of the Milk Minute Podcast, hosts Heather and Maureen tackle the topic of overfeeding with a bottle. They explore signs of overfeeding, share personal sto

1 Year of Breastfeeding!

You guys, Heather just hit 1 year of breastfeeding Martie!!!! In this episode of The Milk Minute, Heather opens up about her year-long journey breastfeeding Martie—sharin

Infant Feeding During a Natural Disaster: A How to Guide

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather are addressing a question they've been answering a lot lately, especially in the wake of the two devastating hurric

Top 5 Most Googled Questions About Your Baby- Answered!

Calling all parents! If you’ve ever typed "Is my baby...?" into Google, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the TOP 5 MOST GOOGLED QUESTIONS ABOUT BABIES, covering

Can I Trust My Baby?

In this episode of Milk Minute, we’re diving into a question that’s on every new mom’s mind: “Is my baby getting enough milk?” Join your favorite midwives and lactation c

Maureen weaned her last baby & Updates from Heather's life

The Milk Minute may have taken a summer break, but life and motherhood never missed a beat! Today, Maureen shares her weaning journey with Lyra, while Heather updates us

I Had A Baby and Now I Can't Sleep- Postpartum Insomnia with Cady Deitz

On this episode of Milk Minute, we're mixing things up with a real talk about postpartum insomnia. We're chatting with our amazingly courageous patient, Cady De

Rediscover Your Spark: Creativity Tips with Amber Vitti Hill

Feel inspired and empowered in this week's episode where Maureen and Heather chat with Amber Vitti Hill, a creative coach, writer and mom who’s all about helping peo

Nipple Wound Case Studies

This week on the Milk Minute, we’re talking all about nipples—specifically, nipple wounds and how they make breastfeeding wayy less enjoyable. Hear firsthand accounts fro

Domperidone….or Domperidon’t?

In this episode of The Milk Minute, we're tackling a topic that’s been on a lot of your minds: Domperidone. We’ll break down how this medication works, why some wome

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to a new season of the Milk Minute Podcast! Join hosts Heather and Maureen, two experienced midwives and lactation consultants, as they kick off the season a

Dating While Breastfeeding: Stories of lactating singles

Today on the Milk Minute we wanted to give a nod to all of our breastfeeding friends who are dating and doing their best to find a balance as a single parent. This shit a

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

Can you reduce the risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding? Today on the Milk Minute we talk about breastfeeding, breast cancer, and what the science says about their corr

Daycare and Milk Storage: Heather's personal struggles

Today on the Milk Minute we're sharing all of Heather's struggles when it comes to storing milk at daycare and life with baby while also running a business. You