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Taking Off the Rose-Colored Glasses, Breastfeeding in Appalachia
On Friday I attended the second annual Appalachian Breastfeeding Network Conference. The theme was “Taking off the Rose-Colored Glasses”, and the presentations focused on the barriers to breastfeeding in our region. The conference was held at the surprisingly lovely Burr Oak Lodge, in Glouster… Continue Reading “Taking Off the Rose-Colored Glasses, Breastfeeding in Appalachia”
West Virginia Doula
I thought I’d write a post about what it’s like to be a Doula in West Virginia, rural WV. Including my work as a student midwife attending homebirths as well, since the experience isn’t all that different. Today, for example, I’m sitting at my… Continue Reading “West Virginia Doula”
Goodbye from Beyond the Boob - Beyond the Boob
Thank you all so much for listening to our pregnancy podcast. We truly learned so much about ourselves through this project and so enjoyed creating it for you.If you haven't listened to all the episodes yet, you can still subscribe on our Patreon or on Apple podcasts. While we are done creating new content for this show, it will stay posted to help folks during their pregnancies whenever they need it! Again, thank you so much for supporting us, and we'll see you next week back on the Milk Minute Podcast :)
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer - The Milk Minute- A Lactation Podcast
Can you reduce the risk of breast cancer by breastfeeding? Today on the Milk Minute we talk about breastfeeding, breast cancer, and what the science says about their correlation. While it's wonderful that so many of us make self-less choices as parents, we also want to tell you that it’s okay to consider the benefits to you, your body, and your life when deciding what to do with and for your children. Tune in to learn more!Work With Us!Book a Lactation Consult with Heather! Click HERE for the deets.Book a Lactation Consult with Maureen! Click HERE to get started.THANKS TO OUR NEW PATRONS, Dee and Emily Newman!THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORSHighland Birth - Book a Lactation Consult today! Booking a virtual consult with Maureen is now easier than ever. Click HERE to get started!Click HERE to order your Evivo! Use code MILKMINUTE for 15% off your purchase!Listener question: If frozen breastmilk has been against ice packs all day and still has some frozen parts, can I refreeze it?Prefer to read the transcript? Click Here to read.Support the showCheck out Milk Minute Podcast's website here!Become a VIP Click here to get exclusive access and more!Send us an e-mail! MilkMinutePodcast@gmail.comFacebook | Instagram | TikTok