In the final episode of 2024, Heather and Maureen chat about the all-important first latch—why it’s crucial and how to... more

In this episode of the Milk Minute, Maureen shares a fascinating study published in June that digs into the longterm... more

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather explore the risks of using unsafe alternatives to breastmilk, such as... more

This week on the Milk Minute, we’re diving into the latest research on breastmilk at the cellular level! We're breaking... more

In this episode of the Milk Minute, we're tackling a question we've been getting a lot lately—what to do when... more

In this episode of the Milk Minute, we break down your baby’s growth chart and what those numbers and percentiles... more

In this episode of the Milk Minute Podcast, hosts Heather and Maureen tackle the topic of overfeeding with a bottle.... more

You guys, Heather just hit 1 year of breastfeeding Martie!!!! In this episode of The Milk Minute, Heather opens up... more

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather are addressing a question they've been answering a lot lately, especially... more

Calling all parents! If you’ve ever typed "Is my baby...?" into Google, this episode is for you. We’re diving into... more

In this episode of Milk Minute, we’re diving into a question that’s on every new mom’s mind: “Is my baby... more

The Milk Minute may have taken a summer break, but life and motherhood never missed a beat! Today, Maureen shares... more

On this episode of Milk Minute, we're mixing things up with a real talk about postpartum insomnia. We're chatting with... more

Feel inspired and empowered in this week's episode where Maureen and Heather chat with Amber Vitti Hill, a creative coach,... more

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

In this episode of The Milk Minute, we're tackling a topic that’s been on a lot of your minds: Domperidone.... more

Welcome back to a new season of the Milk Minute Podcast! Join hosts Heather and Maureen, two experienced midwives and... more

Today on the Milk Minute we wanted to give a nod to all of our breastfeeding friends who are dating... more

Can you reduce the risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding? Today on the Milk Minute we talk about breastfeeding, breast... more

Today on the Milk Minute we're sharing all of Heather's struggles when it comes to storing milk at daycare and... more

Today on the Milk Minute we explore melatonin and breastfeeding. Melatonin is fascinating and supplementation with this sleep hormone... more

Join Maureen and Heather on the Milk Minute as we chat with Kim Hawley, IBCLC, of Intuitive Parenting, about unlocking... more

Today on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather reunite with one of their favorite people in the breastfeeding world, Lisa... more

Welcome to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today we’re thrilled to be joined by Lisa Paladino of the Tongue Tie Experts.... more

This week on the Milk Minute we focus on black maternal health and breastfeeding. Our expert guest is Dr. La... more

Breast is best. We've all heard it, now let's talk about it. Today the Milk Minute is honored to have... more

In this special episode of the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen chat with Dr. Katrina Mitchell, a board-certified surgeon, breast... more

Today on the Milk Minute we’re talking about sex postpartum while breastfeeding. Sex and physical intimacy postpartum can be a... more

Welcome to the 200th Milk Minute episode! It's been 3 years of sharing all things lactation, body positivity, relationships, and... more

Breastfeeding in the first 3 days postpartum can be both challenging and magical. It's normal for mothers to face difficulties... more

Get ready for some real talk on The Milk Minute Podcast! Today Maureen and Heather welcome their new friend, favorite... more

Welcome back to the Milk Minute! Maureen and Heather are back from their hiatus and finally finished with holiday madness.... more

"Is it bad that I'm using a nipple shield? Should I use a nipple shield? Is it something that should... more

You’ve probably heard news articles about infant food safety and heavy metal contamination. Today’s episode of the Milk Minute focuses... more

Did you hear about all the major changes with mastitis? We have made some serious progress in our understanding of... more

Got mastitis? Learn all about the new protocol to help you get through this holiday season while breastfeeding. When you're... more

Let’s talk about caffeine! Every parents’ BFF is their morning coffee, but is it safe during lactation? Join Heather &... more

We are still on a break and wanted to revisit this popular topic. Popping on and off the breast is... more

We interrupt your scheduled Milk Minute episodes to bring you a special birthday announcement! Our little podcast baby arrived just... more

We’re still on a break over here at the Milk Minute, so please enjoy one of our favorite episodes with... more

Today is World Prematurity Day and we want to give a shout out to all of our amazing premie-parents!We’re still... more

Bonus! This week we’re giving you week 37 of Beyond the Boob for FREE!Things are getting real over at our... more

It’s Veterans Day and we want to commend our breastfeeding veterans and military families. Today we chat with Dr. Jill... more

The Milk Minute welcomes author and very special guest, Emese Parker, who wrote a new kind of pregnancy book, To... more

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather talk all about thyroid, specifically hypothyroidism and how it affects milk... more

This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather had the honor of interviewing the founder and CEO of Latched... more

Everyone talks about breastfeeding your newborn, but today the Milk Minute is here to talk about breastfeeding your 9 month... more

Does pregnancy and breastfeeding jack up your bones? As midwives and lactation consultants, your Milk Minute cohosts hear a lot... more

Nipple pain, pumping friction, and chaffing. Sound familiar? This week on the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen sit down with... more

Are you worried breast augmentation will affect your breastfeeding journey? Maybe you want implants, but you've been told you can't... more

Are you having trouble with your breastfed baby taking a bottle? Maybe you’re heading back to work and you’re nervous... more

Attention business owners: this episode of the Milk Minute is for you! Today Maureen and Heather talk about how to... more

This week on the Milk Minute, Heather and Maureen talk about one of their most asked about topics - cluster... more

Today on the Milk Minute we learn all about Heather's birth plan and everything she'd like to do differently with... more

This week on the Milk Minute, your favorite hosts talk all about...you guessed it, nipples. Heather's bump has been... more

Today on the Milk Minute Heather and Maureen tackle the hot topic of dairy allergies. Most of their patients who... more

Heather and Maureen tackle one of the hardest questions clients bring into them today: “Should I stop breastfeeding?”Knowing when to... more

Join Maureen for a special episode to chat all about lactation Herbs! Heather needed some time away so we get... more

Join Heather and Maureen on the Milk Minute today to look at breastfeeding as a neurodiverse parent. This episode focuses... more

Today we welcome Angie Sanchez to the Milk Minute! Angie is an indigenous woman who is currently a PhD student... more

Join Heather and Maureen for a feminist frolic to Spinster City as they interview Heather's single, childfree friend Abigail. They... more

For full access to every episode of Beyond the Boob you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts or join the Milk... more

Its summer, its Pride month, and its our 3rd Podcastiversary!!So many reasons to celebrate, and we want to encourage you... more

Has anyone ever told you that you need to change your diet to make more fat in your milk? Maybe... more

Welcome back to the Milk Minute Podcast! Today Heather and Maureen dig into how breastmilk composition changes from birth to... more

If you’ve had a baby with jaundice you already know how stressful that can be. Maybe your doctor told you... more

If you’re in a mom group online, you’ve probably seen chatter about power-pumping. At a glance it sounds like everyone... more

Ever found yourself googling, “why is my breastmilk blue?”Today the Milk Minute is tackling the mystery of breastmilk colors with... more

Those 48+ hours you spend in the hospital while having your baby can be the longest you've ever experienced. Constant... more

Welcome back to Beyond the Boob! This is week 9 of Heather's pregnancy and the girls have awoken! Tune in... more

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

Content Warning: this episode discusses bleeding in early pregnancy and miscarriage. If that isn't something you can hear today that's... more

What is dream-feeding? Today Maureen and Heather chat about feeding your baby while they sleep. Are there any benefits? Who... more

Welcome to Beyond the Boob, the podcast where your hosts from the Milk Minute move beyond breastfeeding to focus in... more

Have you ever received a diagnosis of Insufficient Glandular Tissue? Maybe it was suggested after you weren’t able to produce... more

Join the cohosts of the Milk Minute Podcast as they take you Beyond the Boob to embark on another pregnancy... more

Cha- cha- cha- cha- changes! Turn and face the exciting news with your favorite cohosts on the Milk Minute. Today... more

So you’re almost finished weaning, now what? All that support and information for your continued breastfeeding journey just seems to... more

April Fools! Let's celebrate a day early with some silly stories from listeners. Join your favorite hosts for some giggles... more

“Warning: If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.”Have you ever turned over a hair or skin care... more

Feel like you’re drowning in lactation gear? Pumps, massagers, heating pads, bags, collection cups, bottles - where do you even... more

Today on the Milk Minute join us to chat with Mel Mutterspaugh, founder of The Herbalist’s Path. Mel is a... more

Are you experiencing infertility while breastfeeding?A lot of people want to expand their family soon after having a baby, only... more

Is breastfeeding birth control? There are so many misconceptions around fertility and lactation, so today on the Milk Minute your... more

As parents we are very passionate about making the world a better place for our children to grow up in.... more

So, your baby started sleeping through the night…but your boobs didn’t! Should you wake to pump? Should you sleep when... more

One of the most common breastfeeding problems is when baby just won’t stay latched! Popping on and off through feeds... more

Today your faithful hosts do things a little differently! Join Laura Birek from the Big Fat Positive podcast to have... more

You have questions, the Milk Minute has answers!Milk Minute fans are always sending in amazing questions, and addressing just one... more

Today the Milk Minute brings you a very special interview. Travel with Heather down to Logan county WV to meet... more

Last week you heard all about the problems, this week join the Milk Minute for some solutions! Your favorite hosts... more

Raising kids is far from easy, and your hosts at the Milk Minute are no strangers to mom-stress. This week... more

We are here spreading cheer during this season of giving, and we wanted you all to feel warm and fuzzy... more

Twin parents, tune in! This week the Milk Minute welcomes Lindsay Castiglione from Full Hearts Collaborative. Lindsay is a talented... more

Does your baby need an iron supplement just because they’re breastfed?Parents get conflicting messages about whether or not breastmilk and... more

This week the Milk Minute welcomes Sarah Mayhan of Poised & Powerful Parenthood. Sarah teaches mind-body awareness, movement, alignment, and... more

Introducing a bottle can be a daunting task. So many parents struggle with this just when they feel they’ve gotten... more

Fenugreek, is it our friend or foe?If you’re making milk you’ve probably noticed advertisements for herbal supplements to “boost” your... more

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Milk Minute welcomes Dr. Jill Inderstrodt to talk with us about what’s happening with... more

The Brassiere, Over-the-Shoulder Boulder Holder, The Rack Pack, Booby Traps, knocker locker, whatever you want to call it so many... more