

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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May 10, 2023 • 40min
High Lipase-Does your milk smell funky?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever heard of high lipase in your milk? What is it and what does it mean? And what can you do about it? SO many questions but lots of answers on today’s episode. Check it out.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:If baby doesn’t take the bottle, is it the milk or is it the bottle? [6:18]High lipase milk tastes bad - soapy or metallic [11:18]What is high lipase? [12:00]Pumping and storing milk is not a natural thing [15:37]Freezing milk does not stop lipase activity [17:40]What do you do with milk from the freezer that tastes bad [18:50]The milk is not bad, it just tastes bad [20:18]Tasting your milk [20:51]Having a baseline is important [26:09]Scalding your milk [30:06] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/ https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Breast-Milk-Taste-ebook/dp/B00O57LIDC 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

May 8, 2023 • 46min
Managing Nighttime Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhat is physiologically normal for our babies to do when it comes to eating and sleeping? Today, Dianne and Abby have the answers. Learn all about Protocol #37 on today’s podcast.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 article on physiological nighttime behavior [5:30]Clinical protocol #37 [6:50]Breastfeeding IS self-soothing [8:50]Normal infant feeding patterns [10:25]Expressing milk vs direct feeding [13:58]Let’s talk about the sleep [15:30]Increased cortisol levels [17:30]Baby carrying/Baby wearing [21:40]Expectations for sleeping through the night [23:35]Night pumping [26:42]Apps [29:17]Bedsharing/hazardous circumstances [39:15] 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!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-bedsharing-sids/ https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/Physiologic%20Infant%20Care%20Protocol%2037.pdf Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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

May 3, 2023 • 41min
What do our partners go through?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAttend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Partners adapt to having a baby differently than we do. This week, we hear a partner’s story of life after baby and how they managed the early days; what worked, what didn’t, and what is the new normal. Partners, definitely don’t miss this one.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:How this episode happened [5:00]Giving a bottle [6:25]Not enjoying bottle feeding [7:18]The relationship has changed [10:10]You have to be friends [12:55]What can partners do to help? [13:38]Being on the same team [20:35]Handling a crying baby [24:25]We really need you [33:09] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/introducing-bottles-to-a-breastfed-baby/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/032-partner-involvement/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-magic-of-skin-to-skin/ 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

May 1, 2023 • 42min
The Magic of Skin to Skin
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAttend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Skin to skin is amazing. But do you know all the benefits? Check in with Dianne and Abby today as they talk about the fantastic benefits of skin to skin for parents and baby.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:Skin to skin with your partner [5:51]Skin to skin is fascinating [8:22]Is it new [10:22]Some recent skin to skin research [18:10]Heart and lung function [19:02]Stabilization of body temperature [19:35]Regulation of blood sugar [21:05]Initiation of breastfeeding [24:42]Transfer of good bacteria [26:00]Separation distress call [27:35]Relief from pain [29:12]Enhancement of mother/baby communication [30:45]Bonding [32:05]Partner benefits [37:37] 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!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.14754 https://babygooroo.com/articles/10-benefits-of-skin-to-skin-contact https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/skin-to-skin-contact/ https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/the-benefits-of-skin-to-skin Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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

Apr 26, 2023 • 36min
Balancing Breastfeeding and Pumping
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Pumping and breastfeeding. Seems to be a delicate balance, right?You can do it. And we can help. Listen up today for some tips on balancing pumping and breastfeeding.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:Answering listener question [4:40]There is no wrong [5:20]How do you pump when breastfeeding 12x a day [8:40]Milk catchers (not a hakaa) [11:00]First feed of the day [11:35]Making things convenient [13:20]More stimulation = more milk [14:30]How long to pump [20:18]Comfort [24:02]Getting help [27:00]Things to remember [34:53] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-daycare/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-breast-pump-hacks/ Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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

Apr 24, 2023 • 40min
How to help other breastfeeders
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAttend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Have you ever tried to give advice to someone only to have it thrown back at you? Or maybe someone gave you advice you didn’t want? What about when this happens with breastfeeding? Dianne and Abby talk about being a breastfeeding support person and helping people who may not want to be helped. Listen for 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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:How this episode came about [5:40]Being a lactation support person may not make a difference [9:00]Don’t work harder than the person you are trying to help [9:55]Scenario 1 [11:50]Complaining about something without giving advice [17:04]Scenario 2 [21:26]Expectations [26:23]Scenario 3 [27:50]Being overly supportive [32:37]We want people to feel empowered [33:12]Scenario 4 [34:10]Making an informed decision [37:10] 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!This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Use code BADASS for 15% off your purchase at www.fairhavenhealth.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-support-red-flags/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/131-dealing-with-unsupportive-medical-professionals/ Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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

Apr 19, 2023 • 37min
Constantly Nursing Babies
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAttend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit! https://babies-and-bumps.com/Do you feel like your baby is constantly nursing? Are you worried that they are nursing too much? Dianne and Abby are talking about the constantly nursing babies and what to expect and how to handle 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:Babies nurse all the time – weirdos [4:02]We are set up for failure with info we receive [4:49]Even when efficient, some babies nurse constantly [6:32]Not a sign of low milk supply [7:25]Sometimes it’s a certain time of day [8:05]Marsupials [9:54]Diaper count [12:32]What do we expect to see [14:47]Newborn nursing [19:50]Babies don’t stick to a schedule or routine [23:15]Babies nurse for lots of reasons [24:00]Apps [24:58]Feeling touched out and overwhelmed [28:10]You are your baby’s person [32:35] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cluster-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

Apr 17, 2023 • 40min
Dealing with Daycare
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastIs your baby in daycare? Are you dealing with a daycare situation that feels overwhelming? You are not alone. Sending your baby to daycare IS difficult. We have some stories and tips to help.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!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!Today’s episode is brought to you by Larken! Larken is a line of game-changing maternity and postpartum essentials including nursing and pumping bras! use code BADASS for 10% off at www.shoplarken.com!Things we talked about:The Marsupial story [2:50]Daycare doesn’t know your baby [8:20]Staff turnover [12:38]Stories from the internet [13:13]Infant intake for the day [14:52]Babies don’t need more volume [17:30]The 3 month drop [18:35]Sending exactly what is needed [23:28]Cues [24:25]When Abby left her baby with her parents [30:58]Pumping fresh [34:39]Tips for dealing with daycare [35:07]Consider what breastfeeding is like for your baby [36:16] Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-the-4th-trimester/ 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

Apr 12, 2023 • 41min
Introducing Bottles to a Breastfed Baby
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Are you ready to start bottles but feeling nervous about it? Or have you already started bottles, but your baby hates it? Now what? Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about the when and how of introducing bottles to your baby. 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:Messages from 2 exclusive pumpers [3:21]When to start introducing bottles [12:37]Where do you get the milk? [14:56]Who should give the bottle? [16:27]Paced feeding [23:06]Bottle feeding isn’t easier [25:05]Waiting too long to introduce a bottle [27:00]Childcare and overfeeding and bottle refusal [31:33]What to do if baby won’t take a bottle at all [35:00]Bottles aren’t all the same [37:05]Trying a cup instead of a bottle [38:40] Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!Today’s episode is sponsored by Milkify! Milkify is the concierge breast milk freeze-drying service. Visit www.milkify.me and mention code BADASS for $25 off your first order. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-bottle-feeding-differs-from-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/ Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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

Apr 10, 2023 • 36min
Breastfeeding While Pregnant
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastBreastfeeding while pregnant…how does this happen? Should you breastfeed while pregnant? Is it safe? Listen up and get all the information you need to breastfeed while pregnant.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:Abby breastfed while pregnant [7:00]Let’s start with misinformation [7:45]Breastfeeding does cause uterine contractions [8:15]It is safe to breastfeed while pregnant [12:35]Nutrients [12:45]Milk supply drops while pregnant [21:02]Nursing aversion [24:13]Roadblocks to nursing while pregnant [29:48]Breastfeeding while in labor [33:54]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!Today’s episode is brought to you by Larken! Larken is a line of game-changing maternity and postpartum essentials including nursing and pumping bras! use code BADASS for 10% off at www.shoplarken.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-aversion-with-melissa-morns/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-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~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