Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Feb 27, 2023 • 41min

Pumping and Dumping

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Check out our Patreon community and all the exclusive content! >> https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHas anyone ever told you to pump and dump your breastmilk? Did you ever wonder where the phrase “pump and dump” even came from?  Listen today and Dianne and Abby talk all about the pump and dump and where this phrase originated.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:What is pump and dump? [7:00]Too much milk? [8:03]Medications [9:30]Half-life of medications – what does this mean? [11:08]Practice of pump and dump [23:25]Where pump and dump came from [24:05]Procedures [26:57]Looking at the whole scenario [35:18]Smoking [36:02] Today’s episode is brought to you by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS15 for 15% off! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/marijuana-and-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/not-recommended-while-breastfeeding/https://www.mother.ly/baby/baby-feeding-guides-schedules/should-you-pump-and-dump-if-youre-breastfeeding-and-drink-alcohol/ 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.
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Feb 20, 2023 • 42min

Mastitis Madness!!

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Check out our Patreon community and all the exclusive content! >> https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastThere’s new information in town about mastitis, plugged ducts and how to treat them.If you have ever experienced mastitis or plugged ducts, or if you are concerned about getting them, 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! Things we talked about:Mastitis background [5:00]The new protocol [8:20]Plugged milk ducts [9:36]Ductal narrowing / symptoms [11:10]How to handle plugs [17:12]Some tips for prevention [19:20]Hyperlactation [19:26]Swelling [20:35]Medication [21:22]Lecithin [22:50]Lymphatic massage [23:30]Nipple bleb [24:45]Anxiety [28:12]Waking up with a plug in the morning [33:40]Abscess [35:40]Too much milk/ pumping [38:20] This Episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://kellymom.com/nutrition/vitamins/lecithin/https://www.lllc.ca/mastitis-matter-inflammationhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/ 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
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Feb 13, 2023 • 41min

Supply Changes and Breastmilk Content

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Find our Patreon community here! >>https://patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever wondered what is in your milk?  Or how your milk changes from feed to feed, day to day?You will be amazed at some of the things your milk can do. Listen and learn.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:Message to Abby [7:06]Using a milk collector [8:15]Colostrum [10:32]Fat content in milk [14:22]Iron [16:23]Mature milk [21:13]Parents of males and increased energy [25:06]NOT found in cows [26:27]Vitamin K and fat-soluble vitamins [28:16]Carbohydrates [31:10]At the end of the day, it all evens out [36:19]What does NOT affect composition of the milk [36:52]Baby spit backwash [37:58] Today’s episode is brought to you by Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity and nursing bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS15 for 15% off!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://familyandconutrition.com/breastmilk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/low-milk-supply-from-birth/ Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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
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Feb 6, 2023 • 42min

Emotions that accompany breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Find our Patreon community here! >>https://patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you feel like your emotions are all over the place with breastfeeding?  This week, Dianne and Abby talk about different emotions that come through with breastfeeding.  They share some social media messages too.  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:Thank you for sharing the information [2:50]The message Dianne received [3:40]An IG post about emotions [6:00]D-MER [9:30]Partner outlook (in terms they understand) [13:54]Partners have their own PPMD [18:05]The ultimate love/hate relationship [22:19]Oxytocin [26:20]All the emotions broken down in one message [34:50]  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/104-dysphoric-milk-ejection-reflex-d-mer/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-home/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pro-weaning-partners/  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
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Feb 1, 2023 • 14min

Our Big Announcement

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Jan 30, 2023 • 41min

Galactagogues

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!What the heck is a galactagogue, anyway?  And do they really work?Dianne and Abby discuss the 3 types of galactagogues and give you the run down on effectiveness of each one.  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:What is a galactagogue [4:43]There are 3 kinds [5:45]Pharmaceuticals [6:32]Foods and herbs are most popular [12:35]Let’s talk about foods [12:46]Milk supply is often NOT the issue [15:05]Now herbs [21:25]Fenugreek [25:50]Herbs are not regulated [25:30]Herbs with pumping, etc [31:40]Herbs as a confidence boost [33:00]When post-partum anxiety plays a role in all of this [35:20] Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.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/is-it-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-with-anxiety/https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/9-galactogogues-protocol-english.pdf 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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Jan 23, 2023 • 41min

Pumping 101

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!It’s been a while since we talked about pumping.  Need some pumping 101?  Here you go. Some of the most common pumping concerns discussed…all in one 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 badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com.  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:It’s been a while since we did a pumping episode [8:00]Basics – when to start pumping [11:20]You don’t have to pump at all [14:16]Pump settings [16:12]Flanges…what are they [22:45]How long to pump for [25:30]Hands on pumping [26:20]Sterilizing pump parts [27:30]Have extra parts [29:00]Best time to pump [31:09]Inconsistent amounts [32:05]Pumping is not an indication of milk supply [32:57]How often to pump [34:50]Letting others feed-pumping so partners can feed [37:05] Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.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/delayed-onset-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/107-pumping-and-dumping-your-breastmilk/ 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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Jan 16, 2023 • 42min

Logistics of Extended Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Extended breastfeeding – didn’t we just have an episode about this?  Yes.  But Dianne and Abby received so many comments and questions about extended breastfeeding – the biological norm.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:**Announcement that DockAtot is NOT for sleep!**Dianne is hosting a breastfeeding class 1/24/23 The other side of a long maternity leave [3:56]Why do another episode on extended breastfeeding? [5:21]Being prepared for chaos [8:10]Resources for safety [10:30]What happened in dianne’s house [12:00]What happened when Abby asked social media about extended bf [13:08]Discussing with providers [17:45]When you’re a working parent [22:35]Pumping when breastfeeding a toddler [26:00]When your toddler breastfeeds like a newborn [28:20]Things will work out [37:55]  Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/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
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Jan 9, 2023 • 44min

Setting boundaries for yourself

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!We have talked a lot about setting breastfeeding boundaries.  But do you set other  boundaries for yourself?Dianne is terrible at it.  Listen as Abby and Dianne discuss the different types of boundaries and how to try and set things up for yourself.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:**Announcement that Dockatot is NOT for sleep!**Dianne is hosting a breastfeeding class 1/24/23 [2:57]We live in a system that doesn’t respect boundaries [6:35]Losing the idea of boundaries when you become a parent [10:00]Physical boundaries [11:30]Emotional boundaries [12:52]Time boundaries [15:44]Sexual boundaries [22:30]The internet weighs in [27:40]Abby’s idea of getting a break [33:30]Financial / material boundaries [36:50] Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/night-weaning-and-boundaries/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-with-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~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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Jan 2, 2023 • 46min

Crushing breastfeeding myths in 2023

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!We just had to start off the new year with some of the BEST myths we have come across yet.  Tune in for a laugh and remember – if you hear any good myths, be sure to share them with us.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:Starting off the year with MYTHS! [4:08]Running?  Covering your back [4:33]Sour milk [7:25]Dianne’s first myth – formula vs human milk [7:48]Shake it up! [12:26]More myths from the internet [13:47]Apparently, emotions impact milk [15:53]Feeding on both sides and fat reserves [20:55]Working out and toxins [23:43]Female hormones [25:00]Sunlight [26:55]Mexican Myths from social media [30:04]Pain [31:39]Newborn advice [34:40]Changing nipples [36:47]Perverts (and how to become one) [39:00]Left and Right breasts have different nutrients [39:40] This week’s episode is brought to you by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS15 for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Today’s episode is brought to you by The Breastfeeding Shop! The Breastfeeding Shop supplies breast pumps, accessories & more through insurance. Visit www.thebreasfeedingshop.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/ 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~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy 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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