Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever experienced a nursing strike?  If you have, you know how difficult it can be.  Dianne and Abby are talking about nursing strikes today, what can cause them and how to handle it.  And maybe a fun story thrown in too.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!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Things we talked about:The big question [3:33]Some info from LLL [5:34]When you think it’s a strike but it’s not a strike [8:55]Teething [10:50]Side stories that have nothing to do with a nursing strike 😊 [12:53]What NOT to do [20:48]Make sure babies are fed and protect supply [22:13]Things you can do to help [22:30]Attempting a feed at a sleepy time [23:34]Nursing strikes feel like rejection [28:52]Paced bottle feeding [32:04] This Episode is sponsored by Better Milk Banana and Ceres ChillLinks to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://llli.org/breastfeeding-info/nursing-strikes/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/ 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you ever worry about what is passing through your milk?  Could it be harmful?  Today Dianne and Abby tackle some recent research about BFRs in breastmilk.  You don’t want to miss this!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 post headliner for this podcast episode [4:00]What’s BFR? [5:20]Where you can find BFR’s [5:41]The previous research [9:15]Dianne’s rabbit hole [13:20]Clean Label Project [17:00]Baby food testing [22:15]Breastfeeding is more than food [27:45]This article shouldn’t be surprising [35:33] This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.This week's episode is also sponsored by The Better Milk Banana! The Better Milk Banana is a spatula to swipe the fat from your breast milk off the side of the bottle. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.banana-jams.com. https://people.com/breast-milk-contaminated-flame-retardant-chemicals-research-7564677https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0269749123010308?via%3Dihubhttps://cleanlabelproject.org/baby/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/do-environmental-toxins-pass-to-breastmilk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-impact-of-breastfeeding-on-the-environment/  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you an exclusive pumper (EP)?  This is YOUR episode.  Today Dianne and Abby are sharing listener stories about EP.  Listen up to feel empowered about your journey.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:Do you have an EP story to share? [5:39]EP is Breastfeeding [6:46]Erica’s story [9:05]Stories from FB [15:26]Listener story [22:05]More FB stories [27:26]Listener Stephanie’s story [29:39]Listener story with supply concern question [35:18] Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-are-you-done-pumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/100-tips-to-pump-more-milk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you pee when you sneeze?  Did you think that was normal?  It’s not.  Listen today as we learn more about the pelvic floor, pelvic floor health and how it impacts your whole body, including breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or parenting this episode is for you.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!***Coupon code BADASS for $50 off our Signature Program OR Healing From Home for Badasses.Tighten Your Tinkler®️ Signature Program: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogramHealing From Home: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/postpartumhealingIG: @tighten.your.tinklerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tightenyourtinklerFREE 90/90 Decompression Position (to relax back, hips, and pelvic floor):  https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/backandhipreliefFREE 5-minute Root Cause Quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6C9SJ36FREE 6-week Appointment Checklist: https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/6-week-appointment-checklistThings we talked about:Christina Walsh from Tighten Your Tinkler [4:30]About Christina [5:30]Webster certified chiropractors [9:23]Start healing at the center [15:29]Things you can start doing today [17:43]No such thing as a small bladder [20:09]How is Christina helping to tighten muscles? [29:56]How your pelvic floor relates to knees and knee pain [35:00]Breastfeeding and pelvic floor [38:05]Supporting your core [40:18]Using a footstool [41:32]Bringing baby to breast – use pillows! [42:12]Fight or flight [46:20]Sidelying position for breastfeeding [50:55]Take the 5 minute quiz [56:00] Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.tightenyourtinkler.comhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/common-newborn-questions/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-home/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/     Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Indianapolis!https://babies-and-bumps.com/indianapolis/Pumping.  For some parents it’s a big part of the breastfeeding journey.  But what about when you are ready to give it up?  How does that work?  Listen today and Dianne and Abby discuss weaning from pumping.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:Weaning from the pump is a journey [6:02]Weaning from pumping doesn’t mean weaning breastfeeding [6:54]Planning ahead [8:00]Cutting back time [9:25]Our bodies are amazing [11:45]Combine pump times [13:35]Google’s answer to weaning from pumping [20:55]Take advantage of supply dip with period [23:00]Pump to comfort or amount [25:12]It’s ok to be done [27:34]Hormonal changes [30:25]Your body doesn’t stop making milk in a day [35:40] This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Code BADASS for 15% off your purchase is already applied at www.fairhavenhealth.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://exclusivepumping.com/weaning-from-the-pump/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/post-weaning-depression/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/068-weaning/ 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

Tips for achieving and improving a good latch while breastfeeding, including techniques like laid back breastfeeding and sea hold. Importance of seeking support from lactation consultants and adjusting latch as babies grow. Personal stories highlight the challenges and rewards of mastering the art of latching.

Learn tips on managing baby biting behavior during breastfeeding, addressing teething discomfort with frozen washcloths, and adjusting positions to avoid nipple damage. Discover strategies for overcoming breastfeeding challenges, including healing wounds from baby bites and preventing further damage. The hosts share personal experiences and advice on navigating teething and biting phases without weaning, reassuring listeners that these challenges can be managed effectively.

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/On today’s episode, we discuss sleep from an evolutionary and anthropological perspective.  You will learn about sleep stages and why it’s important to know if there are tigers nearby.  Don’t miss it.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 baby registry should be for parents [7:22]The story of Dr. JenIs your baby sleeping through the night? [13:10]Stage 4 sleep [14:12]REM Sleep [14:58]Adults wake 5-8 times a night [15:50]Benefit to sleeping near mother [22:50]80% of parents say their 1-year-old has sleep issues [23:32]Independence [24:46]Preventing deep sleep [31:15]Moral implications from normal baby behaviors [32:30] Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!Dr. Jen's website (see "infants" link for Is Your Baby Sleeping Through the Night yet? And see "Soap Box" link for other blog posts) http://www.drjen4kids.com/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Pumping at work is a difficult job, but what if you are being bullied by coworkers while pumping?  This is one listener’s story of her experience with pumping and the coworkers who bullied her the whole way through. Don’t miss  this story.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:Thanks, Cincinnati! [5:50]The bullying story [7:15]There have been new pump laws passed since her experience [8:27]The problem wasn’t the pumping, it was her coworkers [8:43]The other bullying story on the Badass Breastfeeder Blog [10:00]Early return from maternity leave [13:10]What they were doing to bully her [14:58]HR involved, how pumping is affected by the stress [19:37]Some advice to help with pumping at work [21:02]Bullying in Chicago [23:25]Officer “Can’t Recall” [27:50]Abby’s work experience [32:56] Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/stress-and-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/095-breastfeeding-and-pumping-as-a-first-responder-interview-with-courtney/ 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastJoin us in Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Are you really a breastfeeding parent if you don’t worry about milk supply?  Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss ways to know your supply is doing just fine.  Don’t miss it.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:We got a bad review! Let’s discuss [1:52]Pumping is concrete, but doesn’t tell you how much milk you have [9:44]Cluster feeding [14:21]Soft breasts [22:40]Growth spurts [25:43]Bottles after nursing [27:31]Fussy babies [30:40]Good diaper output [32:13]Leaking (or not) [33:00]Sleeping?? (Dianne Explains) [34:45] Today’s episode is brought to you by Body Bib! Body Bib provides full coverage from your baby’s chest to their ankles. Visit www.bodybib.com and use code BADASS for 30% off your order!Today’s episode is brought to you by Limerick. Limerick’s double electric pumps have patented ComfortTouch®Technology. You can use code BADASS at www.limerickinc.com for 25% off your purchase! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cluster-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/maintaining-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~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