

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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Oct 12, 2022 • 44min
Nighttime Feeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Oh those nighttime feeds. Do you think you can learn to appreciate them?What if your baby does sleep? Does that mean you have to pump? What happens?Episodes about sleep never get old. Why? Because everyone loves sleep and there is so much to talk about. This is proof of that.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:This Book Sucks [2:00]Dianne’s in a covid haze [4:48]Trying to appreciate night feeds [10:19]What is the rule for feeding your newborn at night? [12:57]Those random stretches of sleep that might happen [15:51]Trying to re-create the ‘good’ nights [16:25]Do you pump during the night? [22:40]What is the longest stretch baby sleeps? [24:50]Some reasons your baby might still be feeding at night [26:45]The tigers [28:35]Expectations of nighttime [30:10]Finding yourself in a co-sleep situation [33:15]Creating a safe sleep environment [35:00]Solid foods (it’s a lie) [41:00]Stay tuned for Part 2!(there’s just so much to talk about!!) Today’s episode is brought to you by Solid Starts. Solid Starts provides resources that help you start solid foods with your baby! Visit www.solidstarts.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/safe-co-sleeping/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nighttime-milk-supply/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/the blog about the tigershttp://www.drjen4kids.com/soap%20box/normal_%20newborn.htm#.Y0M-ei2B1QIThis Book Sucks linkhttps://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7285524299637316332&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast~

Oct 10, 2022 • 41min
Breastmilk test kits
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Human milk test kits and test strips…what is this all about anyway?You will not believe the kits on the market these days. And how do you think Dianne and Abby feel about all of this? Listen in to find 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:This is gonna be a rant…these kits are unreal [3:00]Alcohol test strips [4:10]The kit that started the whole conversation [11:15]The statement that says it all [14:54]The next 2 tests to come up…Abby is flabbergasted [22:07]Breastfeeding Progress? What? [26:10]Allergy test strip [30:33]Mastitis [31:15]Lactation Cookies (don’t be rude to a cookie) [37:34] 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 for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/130-clogged-ducts-and-mastitis/ the kick ass statement on GMAhttps://www.goodmorningamerica.com/wellness/story/parents-test-breast-milk-59853781Set 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

Oct 5, 2022 • 42min
Breastfeeding in the 4th trimester
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!The 4th trimester. What does that mean?Does it apply to the parent? Or the baby?Listen this week as Dianne and Abby talk more about the 4th trimester and what to expect.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:Listener question – should you time caffeine consumption? [3:50]There are 2 sides to the 4th trimester [9:03]What is the 4th trimester, anyway? [11:20]The evolution behind it…Abby loves this part [12:20]The problem is expectations [17:40]All the attention is on the baby [24:40]The postpartum questionnaire…what happens with that? [29:53]How returning to work conflicts with the 4th trimester [34:40] Today’s episode is brought to you by Solid Starts. Solid Starts provides resources that help you start solid foods with your baby! Visit www.solidstarts.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/the-first-days-home/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-expectations/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/052-postpartum-mood-disorders/ 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

Oct 3, 2022 • 45min
Is baby getting enough milk?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!What’s the most common question lactation consultants get?How to know your baby is getting enough milk. Tune in today as we answer this question and help you identify how to know when your baby is getting enough to eat. 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 about all the amazing things that happen before the baby is born? [7:14]When you need to know how much, and the signs aren’t enough [10:43]Diapers – what should you be seeing if baby is getting enough? [12:50]Simple solutions that helped Abby and Exley [15:15]What doesn’t work [21:40]Knowing your baby [22:54]Will your baby come off when done? [23:57]Timed feeds? How long should baby stay on? [25:25]Recognizing the signs that your baby is feeding [26:40]Milk per feeding [31:40]Weighed feeds- good or not so good? [32:48]Is it a weight problem at all? [37:30]How to get more milk into your baby [38:50]It’s important to identify the problem [41:30] 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 for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-birth-interventions-affect-breastfeeding/ Swallowing videoshttps://globalhealthmedia.org/videos/attaching-your-baby-at-the-breast/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WWzPBI7kEg 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

Sep 26, 2022 • 39min
Hospital procedures that interfere with breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Do hospitals practice evidence based medicine when it comes to newborn babies and breastfeeding?And does what happens during your hospital stay have an impact on your overall breastfeeding?Tune in this week and find out what to watch for and how to navigate the early days.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:Hospitals are for profit and protocol driven [4:55]Rooming In [11:20]Clusterfeeding [16:08]Having the knowledge of what to expect before baby is born [21:04]Weight loss [22:09]Blood sugar levels [26:35]Antenatal hand expression [28:29]Medicated deliveries [33:57] 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 for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-home/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-birth-interventions-affect-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~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

Sep 19, 2022 • 36min
REPLAY - Ways You Can Hurt Your Milk Supply
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Dianne and Abby are on vacation this week! Please enjoy this perviously recorded episode!Do you worry about your milk supply?Have you ever wondered how it works, or if it will just ‘dry up’?We have all been here, especially Dianne and Abby. Listen for all the info.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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!! You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:It’s World Breastfeeding Month! [4:47]It’s not as easy to hurt milk supply as you might think [6:43]Breastfeeding Curriculum (brilliant idea) [9:48]Process of milk coming in [13:06]Feeding on a schedule [15:53]Skipping feeds [20:55]Challenges of pumping at work [21:51]Early Night Weaning [28:46] *This Episode is sponsored by Niki’s and Fairhaven Health Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/signs-breastfeeding-is-going-well/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-around-the-world-world-breastfeeding-week-2020/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/native-breastfeeding-week-interview-with-jasha-lyons-echo-hawk/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/black-breastfeeding-week-with-meisha-the-nurse-milk/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Don’t Forget!! Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast! Check out Revolution Parenting! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508 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

Sep 12, 2022 • 43min
Breastfeeding myths to toss out
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Myths...if you have been a listener for a while, you know how these episodes go.If you are a new listener, get ready to hear some garbage that is floating around out there. It’s comical.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:Should we do a kits episode? [3:00]Dianne’s first myth – Oreos [8:00]Abby – Clogs and positional direction of the baby? Does this work? [13:54]Why this isn’t true [14:45]Dehydration [21:18]Professional advice / authority [24:40]Your baby won’t keep up [28:20]Lack of sleep and brain development [32:02]Scheduled feeds and nutrients in your milk [36:17]Blood sucking babies [42:42] 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 for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/045-becoming-a-breastfeeding-advocate/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/118-breastfeeding-myths-that-wont-die/ 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

Sep 5, 2022 • 42min
What is "self care"?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Self-care…what does this concept really mean?Probably not what you think. Dianne and Abby talk about why this is so hard, and what it should be instead.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:Becoming an IBCLC [1:55]Self-care inside of capitalism [5:18]Is self-care one more thing to do? [9:35]Self-care to communal care [14:50]Self-care shouldn’t be forced on you [23:45]Where did the idea of self-care come from? [26:30]What are we supposed to do? [33:20]Medication for self-care [34:52] 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 for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/31/we-need-to-move-on-from-self-care-to-something-that-cannot-be-captured-by-capitalism https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/birth-control-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~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

Aug 29, 2022 • 40min
Dangers of Overfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Is it a problem if your baby is overfed? Is that a bad thing? What can happen?Listen as Dianne and Abby talk about why overfeeding may not be ideal for babies.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 [6:28]Breastfed babies don’t overfeed…is this true? [10:05]Breastfeeding, supplementing and overfeeding [11:55]What you might see with babies that are overfeeding [12:47]The spitting up thing [13:12]Reflux [16:00]Weight gain [23:50]Do babies come off the breast when they are done? [27:15]Normal baby stuff [30:40]Having too much milk [36:49] 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 for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase.Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12887-020-1982-9https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1521690X12000279?casa_token=szVe7smCWAcAAAAA:nwwTse8SLA1iDkfenr4A9Sspyrb5zk6TVCwqC5t0YMcjl_tX9_3Jgs_y9BxsMHc7cI0VvI4 https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-much-milk-does-a-baby-need/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/overfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/125-reflux-in-breastfeeding-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

Aug 24, 2022 • 41min
Drinking alcohol while breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Alcohol and breastfeeding. What a topic. What are the rules? Should you pump and dump? Are there any rules at all?Tune in for the actual science and numbers behind alcohol and breastfeeding. You won’t believe 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:This is one of the most judgmental topics [3:36]Knowledge is power [6:29]Safety issue, not an alcohol issue [7:10]No one thinks they are more sober than a drunk person [10:14]How much alcohol in a glass of wine? [11:52]How much alcohol is in orange juice? [14:20]Other random things with alcohol [16:45]Making good decisions [23:49]Don’t focus on the alcohol [26:56]Alcohol and milk supply [29:55]Do not dump your milk [31:16]Alcohol test strips [33:31] Today’s episode is brought to you by Lilu! The Lilu Massager+ bra is the first hands-free pumping bra that mimics breast massage, so you can express more milk in less time. Learn more about the Lilu Massager+ bra at wearlilu.com. Join our community and save $10! Use code BADASSBF for an additional $5 off your order.This episode is 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/alcohol-and-milk-supply/ the original alcohol episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/024-alcohol-consumption/ https://www.facebook.com/DrJackNewman/posts/alcohol-and-breastfeeding-happy-holidays-all-from-our-breastfeeding-clinic-in-to/422431411241244/ 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