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In this special episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen chat with Dr. Katrina Mitchell, a board-certified surgeon, breast oncologist, IBCLC, and PMH-C with over 20 years of expertise. They dive into the topic of breast surgeries, including augmentation, discussing their impact on breastfeeding and the balance between aesthetics and maternal well-being. Join them for a quick but insightful "Milk Minute" as they navigate the intersection of breast health, surgeries, and the beautiful journey of breastfeeding. 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 THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS 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!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_MINUTEListener question: Does donor milk need to fit the baby’s age? Mentioned in this episode: Visit Physicianguidetobreastfeeding.org to find more info from Dr. Mitchell Surgeon Sex and Patients’ Long-Term Postoperative Outcomes‌ Nurture Revolution, recommended book‌ *Medi honey and hydrogel for wound care - Dr. Mitchell's recommendation Nipple Care and Complications While Breastfeeding - Physician Guide to Breastfeeding Ep. 179: Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding: Heather's personal story  Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here  Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Today on the Milk Minute we’re talking about sex postpartum while breastfeeding. Sex and physical intimacy postpartum can be a touchy subject, but we’re here to help! Our special guest for the day is Connie Lappa, a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in individual and couples therapy, sex therapy, infertility and pregnancy loss, postpartum mood disorders and more. Today’s interview delivers expert advice when it comes to restoring a sexual connection with your partner, navigating low libido, increasing intimacy, and how to communicate with your partner about all of the above. Tune in for some words of wisdom and achieve the sex life you’ve been dreaming about (yes, even after a baby)! Connect with Connie! Website: www.ConnieLappa.com Email: [email protected] 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.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS: Bailey Garrot, Alex Tsocanos, Kathryn Muniz, Emily R, Taylor Makenzie, Jessica Peterson, Linda Roberts, Julianne Watson, Nicole Bondy, Kayla, Erin, Heather Helmy, Mia, Bunny Sandefur Howell, and Heather Yoder! 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.Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsCeres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Listener question: Do you have any advice on starting daycare? Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 15 How Much Breastmilk To Put In A Bottle Ep. 121 Preparing to Return to Work Click HERE to read the full transcript and access additional resources Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Welcome to the 200th Milk Minute episode! It's been 3 years of sharing all things lactation, body positivity, relationships, and mental health. Your favorite midwife and lactation professional hosts sit down to both acknowledge and celebrate their accomplishments with this podcast and in life. Heather and Maureen reflect on who they were and who they've become through this incredible journey they've had the pleasure of recording week after week.  Join us as we celebrate this Milk Minute milestone! 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.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRON, Samarah Loar! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS 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 save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEClick HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!Listener question: I’m curious what your thoughts are about taking the Lactation Hub probiotics for mastitis preemptively in the first few weeks after birth? Previous Episodes Mentioned: Ep. 198 – Come Together and Create Lasting Sexual Connections (even after a baby)-Interview with Emily Nagoski, PhD Ep. 171 – Herbs and Milk Supply with Maureen Farrell Ep. 28 – Insomnia Medications and Herbs during Lactation Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here  Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Breastfeeding in the first 3 days postpartum can be both challenging and magical. It's normal for mothers to face difficulties in the initial days, but important to recognize and appreciate the progress you're making in your breastfeeding journey. Even when you’re doing everything right it can feel like it’s not working or it’s going wrong. Maureen and Heather are here to make you feel better and give you some guidelines and key indicators that you are in fact…crushing it. Send this to a friend who's pregnant so they know what to expect the first three days postpartum! 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.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS Elizabeth from New York, Miranda, and Casey! THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS 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!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_MINUTEListener Question: I’m interested in having a home birth, and I’m wondering why in hospitals, baby and mom need to have vitals checked every 2 to 4 hours and whether that is just unnecessary and therefore doesn’t happen with home births? Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 4 - Lactating Friendly Birth Ep. 40 – Babywearing and Breastfeeding: a review of history, biology, and options! Ep. 49 – Can You Spoil a Baby? Spoiler Alert: Nope. Ep. 122 - Hacking Your Letdown Ep. 126- Getting Baby Back to the Breast Ep. 170 - Breastfeeding as a Neurodiverse Parent Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Get ready for some real talk on The Milk Minute Podcast! Today Maureen and Heather welcome their new friend, favorite author, and podcast guest, Emily Nagoski! Emily is the award-winning author of the New York Times best selling, “Come As You Are” and the “Come As You Are Workbook,” and coauthor, with her sister, Amelia, of New York Times bestseller “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle.” Her next book, “Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections” is out and it is nothing short of incredible. Emily spills the beans on what's coming in her new book, sharing nuggets of wisdom that'll make you feel inspired and hopeful when it comes to a lasting sexual relationship. This episode doesn't shy away from the awkward stuff – they tackle misconceptions about postpartum sex and drop practical tips for couples trying to maintain a healthy sexual relationship during the wild ride of parenthood. It's a no-filter conversation that'll have you laughing, nodding in agreement, and maybe blushing a bit. So tune in, and don’t forget to order a copy of “Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections!” Order HERE | Amazon Get in touch with Emily Newsletter | Website | Instagram | CAYA Podcast Read the full transcript & links HERE Work With Us! Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HEREBook a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERETHANK 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.Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsCeres Chill - Grab your Ceres Chiller or Milkstache HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Welcome back to the Milk Minute! Maureen and Heather are back from their hiatus and finally finished with holiday madness. Today we recap Heather’s birth and postpartum experience for those of you who don’t also listen to Beyond the Boob. We also chat about the way Heather has changed as a clinician after her recent trouble breastfeeding baby Martie. Thank you for sticking with us during the Encore episodes and we are SO glad to be back! A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR NEW PATRONS: Megan Lacy, Kristen Talerico-Smallwood, Taylor Saylor, Celine Varkey, and Lindsay Cruickshank! 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.And the *Award in the Alcove* goes to... Abigail, Julie, and Meredith Congrats, ladies! You win the "Sister Wives Award!" Prefer to read the transcript? Read it HERE. Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

"Is it bad that I'm using a nipple shield? Should I use a nipple shield? Is it something that should be in everybody's baby shower gift basket, or is this a medical device?" Does this sound like you? These are some of the most frequent questions Heather and Maureen get during consults, so here's a little refresher on the hot topic. Make sure you pass this episode along to your friends who are having a baby as well. 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! We’re still on a break over here at the Milk Minute (but not for much longer!). If you want more new content please head over to our spin-off show: Beyond the Boob. Please consider supporting us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or on our Patreon at Milk Minute Podcast | Patreon. 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 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.Aeroflow – The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Grab your Silverette Nipple Shells by clicking here!Listener Question: This listener has been using a nipple shield but wants to wean off: Any advice for moving forward? Previous Episodes Mentioned: Episode 17: Baby Poops and Pees Episode 82: Tongue Ties, Lip Ties and More: an interview with Michelle Emanuel, Pediatric OT and creator of the Tummy Time Method Click HERE for the episode transcript Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

You’ve probably heard news articles about infant food safety and heavy metal contamination. Today’s episode of the Milk Minute focuses on the safety and use of infant rice cereal. Your favorite hosts pull together a timeline of historical infant feeding, mass baby food production, and agricultural practices into a cohesive narrative that brings us to the present day. They answer questions of nutrition, safety, and more! We’re still on a break over here at the Milk Minute (but not for much longer!). If you want more new content please head over to our spin-off show: Beyond the Boob. Please consider supporting us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or on our Patreon at Milk Minute Podcast | Patreon. Work With Us! 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, or Cigna PPO – 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.Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS 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!Click HERE to save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEListener Question: I stopped breastfeeding about 1 month ago and now am experiencing odd sensations in my breasts. The discomfort feels like lightening bolts all over. Is this normal? Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 19: History Of Baby Formula Ep. 76- Weaning: History, Psychology, and Practical Tips Consumer Reports Study of Arsenic Levels in Infant Rice Cereal Prefer to read the transcript? Click HERE Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Did you hear about all the major changes with mastitis? We have made some serious progress in our understanding of why and how clogged ducts and milk blebs happen and we now have much better methods to treat them. Tune into the Milk Minute and let your favorite cohosts give you the low down on the updates. This information is crucial to both self care and healthcare provider management of these conditions, so don’t miss it! We’re still on a break over here at the Milk Minute, so please enjoy one of our most impactful episodes, especially this time of year. If you want more new content please head over to our spin-off show: Beyond the Boob. Please consider supporting us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or on our Patreon at Milk Minute Podcast | Patreon. 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.Listener Question: Would it be bad to dry up my supply with Sudafed? 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 - Click HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Click HERE to get HappiTummi and enter code MILKMINUTE10 for 10% off your order!Dairy Fairy - Click HERE and use Promo Code MILKMINUTE for free domestic shipping on any of our itemsMentioned in this episode: Ep. 43 - Cold and Flu Medications while Breastfeeding Ep. 84- Let's Talk Nipple Shields! The bathroom bird episode: Getting Baby Back to the Breast: Nursing strikes and breast refusal Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Got mastitis? Learn all about the new protocol to help you get through this holiday season while breastfeeding. When you're traveling and you and your baby are eating and sleeping differently, it's easy for mastitis to come along. Have you ever dealt with mastitis or clogged ducts? Did you know that the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine updated their clinical guidelines on Mastitis treatment this year? Let your favorite cohosts update you on all the big changes in a 2 part series. This first episode focuses on our new understanding of the physiology of mastitis, aka what the heck is happening in there! Join Heather and Maureen as they explore the real cause of mastitis and talk about the latest research into clogged ducts, milk blebs, and more! Then tune in next week for a dive into the updated treatment options, with a focus on first-line, at home treatments! Stay current and let the Milk Minute help you use the latest and greatest clinical guidelines. We’re still on a break over here at the Milk Minute, so please enjoy one of our most impactful episodes, especially this time of year. Please consider supporting us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or on our Patreon at Milk Minute Podcast | Patreon. 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 THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS 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 save 25% off and free shipping on all Liquid IV products with the code MILK_MINUTEAeroflow –  The easiest way to order your breast pump through your insurance. Click HERE to order today!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!Listener question: Can you get rid of an oversupply? I have one breast that produces a lot more milk and I want it to be even with the other one. Mentioned in this episode: Ep. 87- Oversupply…What It Means and How to Handle It! Ep. 83- Up-Regulating and Down-Regulating Supply Sources: Physician Guide to Breastfeeding Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36: The Mastitis Spectrum, Revised 2022 Click HERE to read the full transcript Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Let’s talk about caffeine! Every parents’ BFF is their morning coffee, but is it safe during lactation? Join Heather & Maureen as they share what we know and what the guidelines say now. We’re still on a break over here at the Milk Minute, so please enjoy one of our favorite episodes with a new twist. If you want more new content please head over to our spin-off show: Beyond the Boob. We’ll be continuing to churn out postpartum updates over there each week while Heather takes her maternity leave. Please consider supporting us by subscribing on Apple Podcasts or on our Patreon at Milk Minute Podcast | Patreon. By joining our Patreon you get exclusive access to each and every episode of Beyond the Boob plus early, ad-free Milk Minute episodes AND behind the scenes photos and videos. 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, or Cigna PPO – 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!Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Ceres Chill- Grab your Milkstache HERE or Grab your Ceres Chiller HERE and enter promo code MILKMINUTE15 for 15% off!Listener Question: A lot of places suggest weaning off the bottle at 1 year. What do you do about sending breastmilk to daycare beyond 1 year? Is now too early to offer offer milk in a straw cup? Or an open cup? Do you warm the milk up? Mentioned in This Episode: Dr.Brown’s Sippy Straw Bottle Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here  Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

We are still on a break and wanted to revisit this popular topic. Popping on and off the breast is one of the biggest problems we see in lactation and we're here to help. P.S. - If you want to hear Heather's birth story and every other week of Beyond the Boob there’s still time to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or on our Patreon at www.patreon.com/milkminutepodcast! 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 we chat about how we 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 Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS 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 itemsClick 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: WorkLife Law Ep. 10: Breastfeeding Older Babies Ep. 45 - Chiropractic Adjustment for Lactating Parents and Newborns Ep. 84- Let's Talk Nipple Shields! Ep. 85- Tooth Care for Your Gummy Baby! Ep. 137- Better Breastfeeding Positioning for Mom & Baby Ep. 142- Breastfeeding and Toddler Behavior Issues Ep. 87- Oversupply…What It Means and How to Handle It! Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here! Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more! Send us an e-mail! [email protected] Facebook | Instagram | TikTok