The Milk Minute - A Lactation Podcast helps listeners on their breastfeeding journeys. Its hosts are midwives Heather ONeal and Maureen Farrell. They provide lactation support within communities across West Virginia. The two believe access to this support is a human right and should be available for everyone. So, they started the podcast to share practical advice with the broader community.
Each podcast episode provides up-to-date research across the entire spectrum of breastfeeding. There's information on everything from body positivity and relationships to mental health. It's not all science and research, though, as listeners can expect plenty of humor.
Heather and Maureen encourage moms to find a breastfeeding-friendly place to give birth. They also explain what they mean by this. The podcast hosts talk about how to store breast milk and feel confident nursing in public. There's an episode that the pair dedicated to the sensitive topic of "lactation after a loss." They discuss miscarriage and infant death and navigating everything around this challenging journey. Another episode explores nursing challenges for neurodiverse moms.
Throughout the series, the pair answer common questions. Does breastfeeding cause saggy boobs? What happens if one's milk supply is too low? Will supplementing with formula ruin the supply? How much water should a mom drink when breastfeeding? These are the questions many moms want to ask but may need to figure out who to ask or have the confidence to ask them.
Much of the podcast centers around the postpartum and newborn phases. Some episodes also explore further into the breastfeeding journey. One examines challenges around nursing a nine-month-old baby. At this point, babies may start solids and likely be more distracted by their surroundings. Heather and Maureen share tips on how to help with issues such as biting and when to offer their babies water.
The Milk Minute - A Lactation Podcast encourages women to feel confident as they nurse. They answer common questions, sharing their experience as moms and midwives. It's welcoming, inclusive, and always informative. New episodes premiere every week.
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