The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast
Clap your hands right now if you're ready to breastfeed/chestfeed/pump in a way that feels empowering instead of suffocating! The Milk Minute Podcast is the best free resource to bring some ease and confidence to your lactation journey and give you a few laughs along the way. Hosted by two midwives and lactation professionals, Heather ONeal and Maureen Farrell give you the most up-to-date evidence-based advice needed to feed your baby in a way that works for you. Discover why families all over the world call Heather and Maureen for all things lactation in this chart-topping podcast. If you want to become a parent who breastfeeds with ease, start with any episode on the list and don't look back!
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Ep. 55 - Do You Feel Sleepy and Thirsty while Nursing? A look at hormones...
In this episode, a listener question sends M&H down the research rabbit hole to understand why breastfeeding makes you feel so thirsty and so sleepy. Turns out, it’s all in the hormones. But you’ll b…
Ep. 54 - NICU Speech Language Pathology & Occupational Therapy- The safeguards of your breastfeeding journey, with guests Katie Fluharty, SLP, CLC and Megan Martino, OT, CLC.
M&H start everything off with a listener question addressing a conflicting (and frustrating) tongue tie diagnosis for a now 4-year-old who's having speech troubles.
Did you know that there are provid…
Ep. 53 - PCOS and Breastfeeding
M&H start with a listener question addressing which breastfeeding-friendly birth control options are best for lactating parents struggling with PCOS.
What exactly is PCOS and what does it look like? …
Ep. 52 - Milk Banks: interview with guest Denise O’Connor, founder/executive director of the Midatlantic Mother’s Milk bank
Have you ever donated breastmilk? Would you ever consider it?
Maureen and Heather talk to the founder and executive director of the Mid-Atlantic Mothers' Milk Bank , Denise O'Connor, about all the in…
Ep. 51 - COVID-19 Vaccines while Lactating: Part 2
This episode answers a listener question about feeding cereal to infants, and addresses the "metal in cereal" concern. Then, Maureen and Heather dive into the latest recommendations and updates regar…
Ep. 50 - Ask us ANYTHING! Celebrating 50 episodes and 9 months of podcasting!
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsor Happi Tummi. Check out their products by clicking here: happitummi.com/colle…
Ep. 49 - Can You Spoil a Baby? Spoiler Alert: Nope.
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsors
Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free s…
Ep. 48 - Part 2/2: The murky underworld of probiotics and breastfeeding, colic, gas, and diaper rash, with guests Dr. Tracy Schafizadeh & Dr. Bethany Henrick, scientists with Evolve Biosystems, makers of Evivo
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free s…
Ep. 47 - Part 1/2: America did it again . . . how we killed the infant gut microbiome (and these scientists working to fix it!) With guests Dr. Tracy Shafizadeh & Dr. Bethany Henrick with Evolve Biosystems
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Get your breastfeeding journey BACK ON TRACK with a Lactation Consult with Heather! Telehealth availa…
Ep. 46 - Exclusive Pumping
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsor: Aeroflow. Click the link below to order your breast pump and accessories th…
Ep. 45 - Chiropractic Adjustment for Lactating Parents and Newborns: with guest Dr. Clare McDaniel, chiropractor
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsor: Aeroflow. Click the link below to order your breast pump and accessories th…
Ep 44- Postpartum Hairloss: what, why, and can we do anything about it?
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free s…
Ep. 43 - Cold and Flu Medications while Breastfeeding
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsor Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free sh…
Ep. 42 - Big Fat Positive Interview, with Big Fat Positive podcast hosts Shanna and Laura
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Aeroflow. Click the link below to order your breast pump and accessories th…
Ep. 41 - Managing Trauma while Breastfeeding: a personal story, what to notice, ways to move through it
Trigger warning and warning for little ears: this episode discusses sexual assault. While the discussion isn’t graphic or detailed, it may not be appropriate for younger listeners and it may trigger …
Ep. 40 - Babywearing and Breastfeeding: a review of history, biology, and options!
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Thank you to our sponsors:
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Ep. 39 - Child Custody and Lactation: interview with family court judge James Jeffrey Culpepper
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsor Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free sh…
Ep. 38 - 2020 Recap: New Research and Progress
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Thank you to our sponsors:
Aeroflow. Click the link below to order your breast pump and accessories th…
Ep. 37 - History of Breastpumps: a remarkable journey
If you’d like to support our podcast, you can find us on Patreon at patreon.com/milkminutepodcast.
Thank you to our sponsor Liquid IV. Use promo code MILKMINUTE to get 25% off your order, plus free sh…
Ep. 36 - Mastitis for the Holidays: Prevention and Treatment
*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.
If you’d like to…