

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
Dianne Cassidy, IBCLC, and Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder, discuss everyday issues surrounding breastfeeding and motherhood, in ways everyone can relate to. This is the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!
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Sep 21, 2026 • 34min
When Baby is Fussy at the Breast
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastSPONSOROriginal Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcastHas your baby ever been fussy when you were trying to feed them? And then the next feeding they were fine. What’s the difference? Why is this happening? Today Dianne and Abby talk a little bit about why your baby may have times when they are fussy during feedings and how you can help them to feed better. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Reflux [5:42]“Witching” Hour [8:25]Positioning [11:17]Doesn’t want to eat / distraction [16:36]Messages from listeners! [20:58]Fast milk flow [25:00]Fussiness during the holidays [27:05] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/?s=refluxhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-family-during-the-holidays-listener-stories/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use:Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Sep 14, 2026 • 35min
Society and Low Milk Supply
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!SPONSOROriginal Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

Sep 7, 2026 • 36min
Breastfeeding Trivia
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastOriginal Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcastBelieve it or not, there are more trivia cards! Join Dianne and Abby today as they do more trivia and talk about why (or why not) the answers are correct. See how many you can get right! If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:BF trivia cards [6:26]IV fluids [7:40]Engorgement and latch [9:15]Drinking this increases supply?? [11:55]Staying hydrated [15:10]% of babies breastfed [17:00]Baby’s health benefits [19:17]Using mom as a pacifier [25:45]Weight loss [29:20]More health benefits [33:18] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-trivia-3rd-round/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-trivia/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Aug 31, 2026 • 36min
You Don't Need That!
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastOriginal Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Have you seen all the gimmicks out there available for breastfeeding parents? Everything from gummies to alcohol test strips. Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss several of these products and give you the run down. They are investigating these products, so you don’t have to!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:If you’re giving your baby breastmilk, you’re breastfeeding [7:35]Gimmicks and scams [8:40]Gummies [14:20]Alcohol test strips [14:50]Milk quality tests [15:38]Review from the alcohol strips [24:53]Breastfeeding meter [26:41]Bottles [32:07] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-products-you-need-and-dont-need/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Aug 24, 2026 • 55min
Milk Banking and Donation with Deb Youngblood, CEO of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastCake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Have you ever wondered how a milk bank works? What happens to the milk that gets donated? Can anyone donate? And of course…how can you donate YOUR milk? Listen in today and learn more about milk banking and learn how to donate your milk. If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! HOW TO DONATEIf you live in the northeast or want to read stories of others who have donated their milk click here. www.milkbankne.orgTo find a milk bank near you click here.https://www.hmbana.org/Things we talked about:Who is Deb Youngblood? [7:53]How banking works [10:36]NEC [20:34]What happens to the milk? [25:26]The village donor milk brings [29:40]Some facts [36:14]Bereaved mothers [40:10]Supporting breastfeeding [44:34]How to donate [48:35] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tattoos-piercings-surgeries-while-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/a-night-in-the-life-of-a-breastfeeding-dyad/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Aug 17, 2026 • 36min
Breastfeeding Comebacks
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastSPONSORSCake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Have you ever had anyone say anything weird to you about being pregnant or breastfeeding? Are you wishing you had a good comeback for the naysayers? Well this is the episode for you. Dianne and Abby asked the internet for comebacks to breastfeeding comments. Don’t miss this episode! If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:What is IGT? [7:00]The email behind the episode [9:25]Pregnancy comments [10:45]Birth comments [14:20]Breastfeeding comments [24:45]Comebacks from the internet [25:40] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-comebacks-to-breastfeeding-critics/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-in-public-2/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Aug 10, 2026 • 35min
Breastfeeding at Six Weeks
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcastYou’ve made it to 6 weeks. Now what? Today’s episode is all about what to expect at the 6-week mark. Is your baby sleeping better? Are you feeling physically better? Have you started pumping? So many things to consider! Listen in today to learn more! If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Winner of the big giveaway [6:00]Indigenous Milk Medicine Week [6:20]Milk supply at 6 weeks [11:43]Growth spurts [14:40]Is your baby sleeping? [18:10]Pumping [26:40]How you feel physically [28:55] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/postpartum-mood-disorders/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-spurts/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com Music we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Aug 5, 2026 • 38min
Self Care with Cicely Taylor of Engagement Therapy & Day Spa
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Engagement Therapy and Day Spa – https://etdsdetroit.comInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/etdsdetroit_curatedboxes/Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/EngagementspaEnter our giveaway on Instagram!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIf you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Set up your consultation with DianneCheck out Dianne’s blog here:Follow our Podcast:Breastfeeding myths to throw away todayHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Aug 3, 2026 • 34min
Sleepy Babies
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastCake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcastDo you have a sleepy baby? What do you do about feeds? What causes them to be so sleepy? Do you wake your baby or let them wake up on their own? Is it still feeding on demand if you wake them up to eat? And what about those feeding cues? Get all your answers today when you listen to this episode! If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:How much milk babies take in a day [7:17]World Breastfeeding Week Info [8:12]Early feeding cues [10:59]Specific newborn situations that make a baby sleepy [12:46]Breast compressions help [17:20]Babies older than a week [22:08]Things don’t have to be so structured [26:45]Reviewing the feeding cues [29:38]Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

Jul 27, 2026 • 36min
Breastfeeding and Cavities
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastSPONSOROriginal Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today, Dianne and Abby are re-visiting the whole idea that breastfeeding gives your baby cavities. Is it true? Is it myth? Listen in today to see what the research says about cavities, breastfeeding and good old genetics.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and comments to [email protected]. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Spotify comments [10:38]Comment from Dr. Jay Gordon (The tree branch…) [14:00]The research [14:50]The sugars [17:00]Inconsistent information [19:50]Genetics and cavities [22:50]Other foods contribute [28:18]Milk does not sit on the teeth [28:30]The ADA stance on breastfeeding [32:13]Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-we-found-on-the-internet/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medical-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012) courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes


