Welcome to the podcast. I am your host, Katie Oshita, BSN, RN, IBCLC and infant feeding specialist. Quench your thirst for knowledge and travel with me across the nation to discover, learn, collaborate and better serve clients from all over the globe. Let’s ride and thrive together.
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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 ov ...
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What is induced lactation? Thanks for asking!Induced lactation refers to the assembly of breast milk in non-gestational folks.
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The smart way to create a compassionate and professional lactation private practice, hosted by private practice IBCLCs Annie Frisbie and Leah Jolly. Leah Jolly is a private practice IBCLC with Bay Area Breastfeeding in Houston, Texas. Annie Frisbie is a private practice IBCLC serving Queens and Brooklyn in New York City and the creator of the Lactation Consultant Private Practice Toolkit. Tune in each week to learn all the ins and outs of running a successful private practice lactation busin ...
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Rebecca Tischler founder of Milky Goodness bringing all her content to life in this must listen podcast for any mother out there. With real and raw emotions driving each topic.
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A journey through induced lactation. Leave a review and let me know what you think https://lovethepodcast.com/lactationstation If you like what your hearing, hit the link below to help out the podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikalah/e/16954 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madeline-hodges/support
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Discussing the real issues black women face as mothers, while simultaneously closing the gap on the more babies than orgasm epidemic. We are empowering black women every where to live your best SEX life. And providing the tools on how to combat the issues we face on the daily as black mothers.
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Ep 88 Breastfeeding in Indonesia w/Ingrid Siahaan IBCLC
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Breastfeeding is a universal biological right. It is what humans have been doing from the beginning of time. While it is biologically normal, that doesn't mean it's easy. Some places in the world have more support than others. Indonesia has very few IBCLC's, bodyworkers and release providers. Listen as Ingrid Siahaan and Katie Oshita discuss the jo…
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It’s the New year and with that comes making resolutions but this year we are not excited about it. The idea of setting goals has become daunting. Plus we usually don’t keep them anyway. It’s time to take a more intentional approach and remember that good enough is good enough. Listen in as we set a goal to not put so much pressure on ourselves and…
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In the final episode of 2024, Heather and Maureen chat about the all-important first latch—why it’s crucial and how to make sure you get it right. They’ll also share some life updates and talk about weaning, including tips for making the transition easier for both you and baby. Tune in for a mix of breastfeeding advice, personal stories, and a litt…
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Ep 87 At Breast Supplementation w/Johanna Sargent
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For many parents, exclusive breastfeeding is difficult and supplementation must happen. Many do what is referred to as "triple feeding" to breastfeed, bottle feed and then pump. It's exhausting and not sustainable long term. While many IBCLC's know about at breast supplementation, most are either too intimidated or not knowledgeable enough to teach…
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Longterm Breastfeeding Benefits: Understanding your goals
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In this episode of the Milk Minute, Maureen shares a fascinating study published in June that digs into the longterm benefits of breastfeeding—a question we hear often from our patients. We’ll break down the findings and chat about how science backs up all those reasons breastfeeding is so good for both you and your baby. As we wrap up the year, it…
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Unsafe Alternatives to Breastmilk: What happens if you do?
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This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather explore the risks of using unsafe alternatives to breastmilk, such as cow's milk, homemade formulas, and even introducing solids before six months. They discuss the potential health consequences, from nutritional deficiencies to developmental concerns, and emphasize why safe, evidence-based feeding …
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Let's Get Cellular: New Research on Breastmilk Contents!
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This week on the Milk Minute, we’re diving into the latest research on breastmilk at the cellular level! We're breaking down the study Profiling of Mature-Stage Human Breast Milk Cells Identifies Six Unique Lactocyte Subpopulations from Science Advances. It’s full of science jargon, but don’t worry—we’re making it easy to understand. If you’re a sc…
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Ep 86 Breastfeeding, Sleep and Supporting Queer Families w/Joy MacTavish
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Most of the time sleep and breastfeeding feel like opposing forces, but they don't have to be. Joy MacTavish is an IBCLC and a holistic sleep consultant who supports families to balance both wants and needs of their growing family. Joy also supports many Queer families and addresses their unique needs. Listen as Joy MacTavish and Katie Oshita discu…
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I'm sick! What medication can I take while breastfeeding?
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In this episode of the Milk Minute, we're tackling a question we've been getting a lot lately—what to do when you're sick and still breastfeeding. With everyone (including us) battling colds and other illnesses right now, it's the perfect time to revisit this important topic. We're pulling a rerun from earlier to give you a refresher on which medic…
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Bring some tissues to this episode because we are talking about not only us getting older but also our kids. We candidly share our experiences of growing older while still relating to a client base primarily entrenched in the childbearing years. We reflect on how our experiences differ profoundly from those of our clients and how that fosters a nee…
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Understanding Your Infant's Growth Chart
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In this episode of the Milk Minute, we break down your baby’s growth chart and what those numbers and percentiles really mean. Learn how to interpret and understand what’s "normal" for breastfed babies. Whether you're a parent, provider, or lactation specialist, we’ll help you feel confident in choosing the right intervention when needed. Tune in f…
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In this episode, Katie Oshita addresses many of the topics new parents need to know about. From prenatal lactation to weaning, telehealth, and gut microbiome, lactation is a time of questions and concerns for most families. Many aren't even sure what to ask or when to seek support. If you have questions about skilled bodywork, galactagogues, or oth…
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Overfeeding with a Bottle? Let's talk about that...
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In this episode of the Milk Minute Podcast, hosts Heather and Maureen tackle the topic of overfeeding with a bottle. They explore signs of overfeeding, share personal stories, and offer practical tips for creating a balanced feeding routine. Tune in for expert insights and listener questions to help you navigate your bottle-feeding journey with con…
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You guys, Heather just hit 1 year of breastfeeding Martie!!!! In this episode of The Milk Minute, Heather opens up about her year-long journey breastfeeding Martie—sharing the ups, downs, and everything in between. If you're new here, make sure to check out our sister podcast, Beyond the Boob, where Heather shares the week-by-week details of her pr…
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Ep 84 - Breastfeeding T1D Babies w/ Erin Hayden-Baldauf
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Type 1 diabetes in infancy and toddler years is rare, but when it happens most families are not just encouraged but forced to wean from breastfeeding. Erin Hayden-Baldauf has personal and professional experience with breastfeeding a T1D baby, and has written a book about the challenges this brings. All IBCLC's supporting families need to know about…
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Infant Feeding During a Natural Disaster: A How to Guide
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This week on the Milk Minute, Maureen and Heather are addressing a question they've been answering a lot lately, especially in the wake of the two devastating hurricanes that just hit the southeast US. "How do I feed my baby during a natural disaster?" There are a lot of guidelines out there, so we wanted to put out another great resource for provi…
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Top 5 Most Googled Questions About Your Baby- Answered!
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Calling all parents! If you’ve ever typed "Is my baby...?" into Google, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the TOP 5 MOST GOOGLED QUESTIONS ABOUT BABIES, covering teething, weight gain, sleep habits, constipation, and illness. Tune in for expert insights and the reassurance you need on your parenting journey—you won’t want to miss it! Quest…
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Ep 83 Lactation for the Rest of Us w/Jacob Engelsman
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Breastfeeding, chest feeding, body feeding, bottle-feeding. There are many ways to feed an infant (this list doesn't even include cup feeding, finger feeding and more!). Gender diverse and queer families need unique support when expecting and as new parents. Their lactation consultant needs to be knowledgeable about inducing lactation with herbs or…
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91 | Well hey there! (It's been a minute)
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We’re back! Did you miss us? We are reconnecting after a summer break where Leah was recovering from major back surgery, a significant event that shifted not just her physical circumstances but profoundly affected her approach to both life and business. Also, Annie reveals her previous mindset regarding health issues and the unrealistic standards s…
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In this episode of Milk Minute, we’re diving into a question that’s on every new mom’s mind: “Is my baby getting enough milk?” Join your favorite midwives and lactation consultants for a laid-back chat about decoding those feeding cues and boosting your breastfeeding confidence. We’ll share easy tips on what to look for to feel confident your baby’…
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Maureen weaned her last baby & Updates from Heather's life
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The Milk Minute may have taken a summer break, but life and motherhood never missed a beat! Today, Maureen shares her weaning journey with Lyra, while Heather updates us on some exciting happenings in her life. Packed with laughs, honest conversations, and practical tips for fellow parents, this episode is all about navigating this wild ride togeth…
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Ep 82 Bottle Skills with Susan Howard
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Bottles are actually not an innate skill. Babies are born knowing how to breastfeed, and with many reflexes to support the process. However bottle are not like the breast (no matter how much the packaging claims it's "just like the breast") and it is a skill that needs to be taught and learned, by both parents and babies. Unfortunately most hospita…
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I Had A Baby and Now I Can't Sleep- Postpartum Insomnia with Cady Deitz
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On this episode of Milk Minute, we're mixing things up with a real talk about postpartum insomnia. We're chatting with our amazingly courageous patient, Cady Deitz, who’s been open about her own struggles with sleepless nights after having her baby. Cady’s story is both eye-opening and relatable, and we’re diving into her experience to help you und…
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Rediscover Your Spark: Creativity Tips with Amber Vitti Hill
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Feel inspired and empowered in this week's episode where Maureen and Heather chat with Amber Vitti Hill, a creative coach, writer and mom who’s all about helping people reconnect with their creativity and rediscover themselves. Amber shares practical tips for reigniting your passion and gives moms everywhere permission to focus on their own needs w…
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Ep 81 Skilled Chiropractic with Dr Rachel Kuperus
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Being born is quite difficult and traumatic, even in the best of situations. It's hard- on both the parent and newborn. Chiropractic care helps get the dyad moving and feeling better, and this means breastfeeding better as well. Katie Oshita and Dr Rachel Kuperus discuss what skilled bodywork looks like for a newborn (**hint- it's not 5-10 min visi…
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Each month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about. This month, we talked with …
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This week on the Milk Minute, we’re talking all about nipples—specifically, nipple wounds and how they make breastfeeding wayy less enjoyable. Hear firsthand accounts from real parents who’ve experienced these challenges and get practical tips as we guide you through effective protocols for healing and prevention. Join Maureen & Heather for support…
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In this episode of The Milk Minute, we're tackling a topic that’s been on a lot of your minds: Domperidone. We’ll break down how this medication works, why some women use it to boost milk supply, and what the latest research says. We’ll share personal stories, answer your questions, and give you the scoop on what to consider if you're thinking abou…
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Year 3 for podcasting is done! This year saw the end of constant traveling and instead a focus on international virtual travel. The recordings were with 10 IBCLC's, 4 Release providers, 4 Bodyworkers, 6 solo recordings, and 2 other providers. They spanned 6 countries- Ireland, Lithuania, Spain, Australia, Germany and Canada. Discussing and learning…
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Welcome back to a new season of the Milk Minute Podcast! Join hosts Heather and Maureen, two experienced midwives and lactation consultants, as they kick off the season after a refreshing summer break. Celebrate Maureen's birthday today and catch up on Heather's breastfeeding journey, Maureen's weaning, and everything in between. Each week, we’ll b…
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Having a bodyworker with hands on during a release isn't popular, but it has profound results. Dr Michael Geis, an Osteopath trained in Osteopathic Manual Manipulation and Cranial Techniques and has chosen to specialize in oral ties after dealing with his own ties and those of his kids. During the residency in CT for the Holistic Lactation course, …
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Have you always dreamed of helping families with breastfeeding? In today’s episode of Lactation Business Coaching with Annie & Leah, we talk about how we became International Board Certified Lactation Consultants, also known as IBCLCs. We discuss the different pathways to becoming eligible to sit for the board exam and break down the biggest things…
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Ep 78 Getting Healthy in a Toxic World
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In this episode Katie Oshita talks about how people aren’t healthy anymore- fertility rates are on the decline, pregnant patients are less healthy, children aren't healthy in their childhood anymore. Airway and movement dysfunction (snoo, swaddle, containers, then kids and adults sitting and not outside). There are toxins all around us- mold, Lyme,…
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OT and Lactation can have a very complementary relationship however, sadly it's frequently a complicated relationship instead. In this episode Katie Oshita and Nat Udwin discuss how IBCLCs and OTs can not only support each other but support families for better results. OT is all about skills to "do your job" which can mean work skills for an adult,…
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Rebroadcast | Educating Families, Healthcare Providers, and Communities about Lactation
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People don’t know what they don’t know about breastfeeding. As a lactation consultant, you have the unique opportunity to educate families, other healthcare providers, and members of your community about the different feeding methods. By increasing awareness and understanding for breastfeeding, chestfeeding, formula feeding, and supplementation, yo…
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Tongue tie is not a US phenomenon. Tongue ties have been known about and treated for hundreds of years, but in the last decade the field has dramatically expanded. Part of that is more recognition, part is epigenetic changes causing more tongue ties, more vaulted palates, more narrow jaws than ever before. In this episdoe Katie Oshita and Dr Sheree…
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Most families in the US do some form of combination feeding, using bottles and frequently breast pumps. The sheer volume of new pumps, bottles, and other feeding supplies is enough to overwhelm most IBCLC's. To stay current on new equipment means either many hours researching, or taking a course from someone who did all the research and work alread…
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Rebroadcast | Pediatrician reports—why bother?
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It's so important for IBCLCs to be seen as part of the care team for the breastfeeding families we serve. One way we can impact our presence in the care team is to communicate with the other providers working with the breastfeeding family. Today we will discuss what we need to send to the other providers on the care team as well as strategies to ma…
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Every professional specializes overtime. Sometimes it's an instant pull and choice, other times it's a slow process where you learn more and more about an area and become an expert about it. For Amber Ginn, it was much more instantaneous. As a teen mother, Amber Ginn is acutely aware of the challenges and special needs supporting a teen mother with…
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Deeper Dive into Planning with Tenise N. Hordge MBA, IBCLC
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Each month, Annie and I take a deeper dive into topics and information with an expert to give us more insights on things that we might be incorporating in our clinical practice as well as entrepreneurs and business owners. We're bringing you this snippet today to give you a taste of what these deeper dives are all about. This month, we got to chat …
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In this episode Katie Oshita discusses some of the healing and holistic modalities that she is learning through the Holistic Lactation residency course she is taking. Comparing and contrasting allopathic/mainstream "normal" interventions such as antibiotics, swaddling, pacifiers, formula, bottles and prescription medications with natural/holistic o…
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90 | Taking Risks to Grow your Private Practice
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Are you a risk taker or do you tend to overthink before taking action? In this episode, we dive into the nuanced world of risk-taking, particularly in the context of growing a private practice. Leah shares her tendency to be risk-averse and the overthinking spiral that can result from facing risky decisions. Annie, on the other hand, describes hers…
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