

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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Nov 19, 2025 • 32min
Primary and Secondary Engorgement
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Do you know the difference between primary and secondary engorgement? Thisweek’s episode is all about engorgement – what it is and how to manage it,regardless if it is primary or secondary. Don’t miss out on this valuableinformation!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:What is secondary engorgement? [6:46]Delay in milk coming in [10:00]Things that add to engorgement [12:20]What to do about it [14:56]Secondary engorgement [20:20]Engorgement and mastitis [23:50]Pumping extra and oversupply [30 :00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-102/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/Scott_Holmes

Nov 17, 2025 • 36min
Primary and Secondary Low Milk Supply
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Primary and secondary low milk supply. What is the difference between these 2things? Listen in today to learn the difference between primary and secondarylow milk supply and what to do if you think you are dealing with one of theseissues in your own breastfeeding journey.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:What is primary low milk? [8:08]You don’t need to abandon breastfeeding [12:46]Secondary low milk [14:16]Timed and scheduled feedings [17:50]It’s the baby’s fault! [22:45]Tongue tie [24:28]What can you do? [27:20]Combo feeding [29:21]Low Supply Mom on IG [33:34]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/reasons-for-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-your-milk-supply-is-fine/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/Scott_Holmes

Nov 12, 2025 • 35min
Breast Storage Capacity
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Do you know your breastmilk storage capacity? Did you even know that yourbreasts have a breastmilk storage capacity? This could answer all yourbreastfeeding and supply questions. Listen today as Dianne and Abby discussbreastmilk storage capacity, what it is and how to know what your capacity is.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:We haven’t talked about storage capacity in a while [5:00]What is it? [6:00]Has nothing to do with supply or size [6:50]Pumping [10:40]Info from Nancy Mohrbacher [14:30]The magic number [15:25]Return to work [19:20]The bottom line [23:15]Shot glass vs tumbler [26:30]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cavities/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/myths-about-starting-solids/https://www.lknbreastfeedingsolutions.com/articles/storagecapacityhttps://nancymohrbacher.com/blogs/news/the-magic-number-and-long-term-milk-production-parts-i-and-iiSet 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/Scott_Holmes

Nov 10, 2025 • 34min
Vitamin D
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Vitamin D has been a controversy for a long time. Do you need to give Vitamin Dto your baby? Is your breastmilk really deficient? Check out this importantepisode for all the answers, and learn more about iron and zinc too!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Cavities – listener question [5:00]Vitamin D in breastmilk [14:35]Research – D in milk [18:28]Get levels checked [20:20]Iron [23:32]Bioavailable iron in milk [24:26]Zinc [26:24]Academy of BF Medicine Recommendations [27:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cavities/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/myths-about-starting-solids/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/Scott Holmes

Nov 3, 2025 • 34min
Foremilk and Hindmilk
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Foremilk and hindmilk has been confusing people for a while now. What does itmean and how can you avoid too much foremilk in your baby’s feeding? Listen intoday as Dianne and Abby discuss the truth behind foremilk and hindmilk andoffer up some tips to ensure a full feeding.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Why foremilk and hindmilk topic? [9:20]Milk changes through the feeding [10:19]Too much milk [12:12]The dairy dilemma [13:14]Lactose overload [21:30]Timed feeds [24:36]Points to remember [28:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/gassy-babies/https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/foremilk-and-hindmilk/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/Scott_Holmes

Oct 27, 2025 • 34min
Cannabis and Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.What do you know about cannabis and breastfeeding? There isn’t a lot ofresearch out there, but this week Dianne and Abby are going to share what theyknow and offer you some guidance when it comes to breastfeeding and usingcannabis or CBD.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Not a lot of information on breastfeeding and marijuana [5:42]THC- what it does [7:30]Potency [8:50]What’s the effect on the baby [14:43]ADHD? Possibly higher rates [19:40]CBD [20:16]What gets on the plan and how that can be harmful [21:28]Should you breastfeed? [22:00]ABM Protocol [27:04]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-and-dumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/alcohol-and-milk-supply/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/Scott_Holmes

Oct 20, 2025 • 35min
Breastfeeding After One Year
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.What does breastfeeding look like after a year? Breastfeeding seems sostructured when babies are young, but what happens after their first birthday?Today Dianne and Abby talk about what breastfeeding will look like after a yearand answer all your questions about how to continue breastfeeding once yourbaby starts toddlerhood.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Questions behind the episode [5:08]What about Bottles? [7:57]Pumping after a year [11:10]What does breastfeeding look like after a year? [16:00]What happens to the milk? [22:53]How long should you continue to breastfeed? [28:16]Boundaries [32:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/setting-breastfeeding-boundaries/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/night-weaning-and-boundaries/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

Oct 13, 2025 • 36min
More Breastfeeding Trivia
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is brought to you by Simple Wishes. Simple Wishes offers hands-free pumping and nursing bras as well as a wide range of nursing clothing. Owned by badass breastfeeding moms in California. Use code BADASS for 50% off at www.simplewishes.com.Dianne and Abby have the trivia cards out again today! Test your breastfeedingknowledge along with them to see where you are. Lots of great questions for youto play along with!If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Call your BF counselor! [4:30]Abby is on the trivia cards [7:45]Clicking during feeds [8:12]Tongue tie stuff [9:35]BF babies are better eaters [11:15]BF as birth control [13:35]BF babies have a reduced risk of??? [16:34]The WHO breastfeeding standards [20:37]Advantages of breastfeeding beyond health [24:10]Formula digestion [25:50]BF Problems [26:45]Mature milk / Hindmilk [29:00]How much milk per feeding in the first 24 hours? [30:20]BF pain [34:24]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-trivia/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-breastfeeding-myths/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/Scott Holmes

Oct 6, 2025 • 37min
Conflicting Information
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Chances are you have received conflicting information about breastfeeding afteryou had your baby. How did that make you feel? What can you do about it?Listen in today as Dianne and Abby explore inconsistent information and what youcan do about it.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:We got a bad review! [3:26]Taking away informed decision making [10:45]Who can you listen to? [14:12]The books [16:22]Blog from the UK [21:20]Weight gain inconsistencies [23:29]Feeding for hunger or comfort [23:48]Milk storage and newborn behaviors [25:16]Some babies don’t want to breastfeed [28:39]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-newborn-behavior/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/things-you-wish-you-knew-about-breastfeeding/https://www.carolsmyth.co.uk/breastfeeding-resources/posts/2019/august/inconsistent-advice-in-breastfeeding-support-everyone-tells-me-something-different/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/Scott Holmes

Sep 29, 2025 • 38min
Preparing for Another Baby
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThis week’s episode is also brought to you by Nursing Queen; stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com.Are you still breastfeeding and planning on having your next baby? How will thatwork? How does sleep look? Can you tandem nurse? Today Dianne and Abbyanswer these questions and more, getting you as ready as possible for babynumber 2.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you. Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:The email behind the episode [7:12]Milk supply with pregnancy [9:44]The chaos of having a new baby [12:15]What Abby did to manage [15:00]Do things you can plan for [20:47]Let the baby have the full breast [23:09]Newborns act like newborns; your toddler might be the challenge [25:00]Figure out what will work for you [26:32]What partners can do [29:13]What’s the bottom line [36:10]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/gassy-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/Scott_Holmes


