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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!

How To Kids & Family Parenting Education
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
45 minutes
Episodes
235
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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How to Support your Breastfeeding Friends: Interview with a Childless-Auntie

How to Support your Breastfeeding Friends: Interview with a Childless-Auntie

Join Heather and Maureen for a feminist frolic to Spinster City as they interview Heather's single, childfree friend Abigail. They ask the hard-hitting questions and break it down to the heart of our…

01:13:23  |   Fri 07 Jul 2023
BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 13

BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 13

For full access to every episode of Beyond the Boob you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join the Milk Minute Podcast Patreon! For just $5/month you can get exclusive access to BtB and ad free, ear…

00:27:41  |   Fri 30 Jun 2023
Do I need to Pump and Dump?

Do I need to Pump and Dump?

Its summer, its Pride month, and its our 3rd Podcastiversary!!

So many reasons to celebrate, and we want to encourage you to get out there and have some fun. You may want to have a drink or two when y…

00:48:50  |   Fri 23 Jun 2023
Am I Making Skim Milk!? Human milk fat and infant weight gain

Am I Making Skim Milk!? Human milk fat and infant weight gain

Has anyone ever told you that you need to change your diet to make more fat in your milk? Maybe it was a pediatric provider suggesting that if you could only increase the fat content of your milk, yo…

00:59:28  |   Fri 16 Jun 2023
Breastmilk Composition Changes from Birth to Weaning

Breastmilk Composition Changes from Birth to Weaning

Welcome back to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today Heather and Maureen dig into how breastmilk composition changes from birth to weaning. They answer questions such as:

Why is colostrum different from oth…

00:42:52  |   Fri 09 Jun 2023
Jaundice and Breastfeeding: Why so yellow?

Jaundice and Breastfeeding: Why so yellow?

If you’ve had a baby with jaundice you already know how stressful that can be. Maybe your doctor told you that baby needed formula, or that you needed to pump more milk. You probably lost sleep and s…

00:52:58  |   Fri 02 Jun 2023
Power Pumping: How, When, and Why?

Power Pumping: How, When, and Why?

If you’re in a mom group online, you’ve probably seen chatter about power-pumping. At a glance it sounds like everyone does this all the time to maintain or fix their milk supply. But what really is …

00:37:10  |   Fri 26 May 2023
Why is my breastmilk blue? Milk colors and what they mean

Why is my breastmilk blue? Milk colors and what they mean

Ever found yourself googling, “why is my breastmilk blue?”

Today the Milk Minute is tackling the mystery of breastmilk colors with science! Find out what components of your milk give it pigmentation a…

00:36:13  |   Fri 19 May 2023
How to survive your hospital stay while breastfeeding

How to survive your hospital stay while breastfeeding

Those 48+ hours you spend in the hospital while having your baby can be the longest you've ever experienced. Constant checks, uncomfortable bed, noise, lights, on top of labor and postpartum recovery…

00:51:32  |   Fri 12 May 2023
BONUS Episode: Beyond the Boob Week 9

BONUS Episode: Beyond the Boob Week 9

Welcome back to Beyond the Boob! This is week 9 of Heather's pregnancy and the girls have awoken! Tune in to hear about bra mishaps, perky nipples, breast tenderness and more unfortunate symptoms of …

00:16:09  |   Wed 10 May 2023
Microplastics in Breastmilk

Microplastics in Breastmilk

Remember all those articles about microplastics in human milk last year? Well your friends at the Milk Minute are finally tackling the topic.

Why is this happening? Can we do anything to change it? Sh…

00:31:45  |   Fri 05 May 2023
BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 2, 6 Weeks

BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 2, 6 Weeks

Content Warning: this episode discusses bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage. If that isn't something you can hear today that's ok! Tune back in next time. Want full access to all Beyond the B…

00:28:11  |   Tue 02 May 2023
Dreamfeeding

Dreamfeeding

What is dream-feeding? Today Maureen and Heather chat about feeding your baby while they sleep. Are there any benefits? Who might want to do this? What's the theory behind it anyway?

Tune in for quest…

00:53:24  |   Fri 28 Apr 2023
BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 1, 0-4 Weeks

BONUS: Beyond the Boob Episode 1, 0-4 Weeks

Welcome to Beyond the Boob, the podcast where your hosts from the Milk Minute move beyond breastfeeding to focus in on Heather's new pregnancy. This week we chat about the first month of pregnancy! H…

00:25:20  |   Tue 25 Apr 2023
Insufficient Glandular Tissue

Insufficient Glandular Tissue

Have you ever received a diagnosis of Insufficient Glandular Tissue? Maybe it was suggested after you weren’t able to produce a full milk supply with your last baby. Or the term was tossed out casual…

00:40:50  |   Fri 21 Apr 2023
Bonus: Beyond the Boob Promo!

Bonus: Beyond the Boob Promo!

Join the cohosts of the Milk Minute Podcast as they take you Beyond the Boob to embark on another pregnancy journey!
That's right, this time it's Heather's turn to overshare about her body for a whol…

00:00:45  |   Tue 18 Apr 2023
Last Recording in Old Studio & Special Announcement

Last Recording in Old Studio & Special Announcement

Cha- cha- cha- cha- changes! Turn and face the exciting news with your favorite cohosts on the Milk Minute. Today Maureen and Heather record one last episode while they prepare to pack up the trusty,…

00:23:03  |   Fri 14 Apr 2023
Life After Weaning

Life After Weaning

So you’re almost finished weaning, now what? All that support and information for your continued breastfeeding journey just seems to dry up when you say, “I’m done.”

What does weaning feel like? Shoul…

00:45:07  |   Fri 07 Apr 2023
Breastfeeding Bloopers and Mishaps

Breastfeeding Bloopers and Mishaps

April Fools! Let's celebrate a day early with some silly stories from listeners. Join your favorite hosts for some giggles as they tell you about some breastfeeding bloopers!

Work With Us!

  • Book a Lacta…
00:30:38  |   Fri 31 Mar 2023
Skin Care Products and Breastfeeding: What's with all the

Skin Care Products and Breastfeeding: What's with all the "Warnings"?!

“Warning: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.”

Have you ever turned over a hair or skin care product and seen that warning tucked onto the bottom of the label in fine …

00:47:39  |   Fri 24 Mar 2023
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