Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Aug 25, 2025 • 37min

Getting a Good Latch

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastLatching. It’s the basis of a good breastfeeding relationship. But how do youknow if your baby has a good latch? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discusslatching, what constitutes a good latch and what is a bad latch.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:Latching is where it all begins [9:00]Painful latch [9:55]Position for a deep latch [13:27]Breast support [15:30]Babies need help [17:38]Wide open mouth [25:05]Tight muscles [26:42]Help with coordination [27:22]Helping a sleepy baby feed [30:30]Feeds take longer in the beginning [33:31]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/latch-regression/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
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Aug 18, 2025 • 35min

Breastfeeding Supplements

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you seen advertisements for milk supply supplements? Things like herbalsupplements and lactation cookies? Have you ever wondered if they work? TodayDianne and Abby discuss supplements, what works, and they breakdown a recentstudy for you about a popular herb used for milk supply. Don’t miss this episode!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!Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Things we talked about:Supplements are all over the internet [8:01]Medications [10:58]Fenugreek [13:06]Placebo affect is real [17:06]Do you feel like they are helping? [20:50]The Moringa study [21:38]Dosage [23:20]Supplements are not regulated [24:15]Lactation cookies and brownies [26:17]Is it truly a milk supply problem? [27:50]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/crushing-breastfeeding-myths-in-2023/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/separation-anxiety/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
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Aug 11, 2025 • 35min

Gassy Babies

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIs your gassy baby fussy and miserable? Do they have trouble getting gas out?This is all perfectly normal, and today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast Dianneand Abby talk about why gas makes babies so miserable and the things you cando to help.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!Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Things we talked about:If it doesn’t feel right… [7:50]Gassy babies [9:47]Crying [12:34]Foods you eat [15:18]Formula and Bottles [18:00]Stuff on the market [22:32]Things you can do [24:00]Re-cap [30:56]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-put-in-the-garbage/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
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Aug 4, 2025 • 37min

Slow Gaining Babies

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDid your baby gain weight quickly or did they gain slowly? Today Dianne andAbby talk about babies who gain slower, and how to determine if they needintervention or not. Don’t miss this informative episode!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:Kids Eat in Color on IG [6:40]The message behind the episode [10:10]Babies do best at breastfeeding [14:50]Triple feeding [23:10]Things to look for [25:00]How long should the baby be on the breast? [28:00]How to know baby is getting what they need [34:20]Today’s episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/triple-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/signs-breastfeeding-is-going-well/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
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Jul 28, 2025 • 36min

Body Changes

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Did you know that you may experience some body changes whole breastfeeding?Some you may have already noticed, and some might not happen until later.Listen in today as Dianne and Abby talk about the changes your body mightexperience when breastfeeding and what you can 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:Skin to skin and bonding [4:15]Question about feeding on demand with bottles [10:02]Not getting your period [12:36]Uterus pain [15:38]Not feeling full [24:10]Size changes [25:15]Weight loss [27:36]Vaginal dryness [35:32]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/exercise/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
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Jul 21, 2025 • 37min

Breastfeeding Trivia

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.How much do you know about breastfeeding? Test your knowledge today asDianne and Abby do Breastfeeding Trivia! How many will you get correct? Shareyour responses with us!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 breastfeeding trivia cards [5:43]Breastfeeding pain T/F [8:50]Nipple milk openings [9:50]Breastfeeding as contraception [11:19]#1 ingredient in milk [13:00]What is the first milk called? [14:23]Reflexes [19:41]Daily extra calories [22:11]What affects lactation [23:15]Low m ilk supply [24:00]Cancer in mothers [25:26]Expressed milk [26:55]Mastitis T/F [28:00]Formula digestion T/F [28:57]Hormone stimulation [30:22]Breastfeeding baby poop [31:05]Breastfeeding frequency [32:00]Never have I ever…[33:07]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/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:AbbyTheuringhttps://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne CassidyInstagram: @diannecassidyibclchttp://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
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Jul 14, 2025 • 34min

Oversupply

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Oversupply or Hyperlactation. What does it mean to have an oversupply? Andhow do you know if you have one? What are the consequences? On today’sepisode, Dianne and Abby talk about what oversupply can mean for you, and foryour baby.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:Hyperlactation [5:40]Signs of oversupply [9:40]Feeds can feel like a struggle [12:27]Green poop [13:40]Weight gain [18:40]How do you know? – pumping [20:32]Making things easier for your baby [24:20]Block feeding [26:13]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preventing-mastitis/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-we-found-on-the-internet/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
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Jul 7, 2025 • 35min

When to Wean

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Weaning. How do you know when to wean? What is you are ready, but yourbaby isn’t? Or if your baby is ready but you are not ready? How do you handlethese situations? Every baby will eventually wean, be prepared for it by listeningto today’s episode.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:Buzzsprout question [5:36]Biting tip [10:35]Pressure to wean can come from other places [15:55]You are the main person in the breastfeeding relationship [19:27]Guilty feelings [22:23]Is your baby ready to wean? [24:00]Say it with us…breastfeeding is so much more than food [26:08]You get to make the decision [30:00]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/post-weaning-depression/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/biting/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
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Jun 30, 2025 • 39min

REPLAY - Cluster Feeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Cluster feeding.What is it, and what have you done to deserve this chaos?Listen up, learn why it happens and tips to make life a little easier while it happens.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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:The cool info about mouth breathing [1:37]Intro to cluster feeding [9:40]What is cluster feeding?  [10:18]When does it happen? [11:32]Why does it happen? [12:14]Overstimulation [16:15]You DO have enough milk in the evening [22:55]Baby Wearing [24:38]Support [28:43]Remove stimulation [32:20]Think about what’s happening around you [33:29] This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-breastfeeding-myths/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/colic/ https://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/08/08/truth-behind-cluster-feeding-and-newborn-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~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy 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
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Jun 23, 2025 • 34min

Schedules

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday’s episode is brought to you by Cimilre Breast Pumps! Cimilre breast pumps range in size from ultra tiny pumps as small as a sticky note, to fully adjustable pumps with 85 setting combinations. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cimilrebreastpumps.com.Did someone tell you that you should have your baby on a schedule?  Do you feel like your baby needs a schedule?  Today Dianne and Abby talk about schedules and why they can be troublesome-especially in the beginning.  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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Question about supply when pregnant [3:56]Baby schedules! [9:10]Newborn feeding patterns [11:56]Milk supply issues [15:49]The books [20:08]Hard to make the baby do something they are not designed to do [22:02]Returning to work [24:00]What are the cues for feeding on demand? [26:00]Breast storage capacity [28:34]Watch your baby and follow the cues [31:55]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-while-pregnant/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/schedules-and-routines/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

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