Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Apr 7, 2025 • 33min

Where Does Your Baby Sleep?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastWhere does your baby sleep? Do they start in another room? Do you have thesafety information about where to sleep? Today Dianne and Abby discuss theresearch behind how parents and their baby’s sleep. You may be surprised at theresults!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:Parenting is hard [3:40]Sleep is controversial [7:00]Definition of breast sleeping [9:59]Falling asleep while feeding is common and unplanned [12:58]Parents are not talking about where the baby sleeps [19:09]Safe Infant Sleep book [20:46]Baby personalities [23:25]Bedsharing Dos and Don’ts [24:38]Book giveaway [30:44]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/psychology-of-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: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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Mar 31, 2025 • 38min

Feeding During the Night

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastSleeping through the night and nursing during the night. What is normal? Areyou hoping to wean your baby during the night or wait for them to self-wean?When will your baby sleep through the night and will they sleep if they wean? Somany questions. Well, Abby asked the internet, so tune in today for answers.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:Email from listener [6:50]Abby asked the internet [8:37]Nighttime nursing is chaos [9:48]No breastfeeding doesn’t mean the baby will sleep through the night [15:35]Nursing to sleep is self-soothing [17:40]Beginning of the night waking [31:19]Personalities [32:50]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/infant-sleep-with-rebecca-michi/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-schedules/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-science-of-comfort-nursing/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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Mar 24, 2025 • 31min

Nutrition While Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you worry about whether your diet is appropriate for breastfeeding?  Do you skip meals, eat fast food or do the opposite and eat clean?  Which is the best way?  Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss nutrition and learn more about what role diet plays while 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:More on jury duty [5:39]The email to start today’s discussion [8:25]Dianne pulls out the book [14:00]Eating a balanced diet [19:00]Losing weight while breastfeeding [21:23]How to get an extra 500 calories [25:39]Your body will take care of the baby [30:59]Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/049-exercise/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-misconceptions/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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Mar 17, 2025 • 29min

Weight Gain In Your Breastfeeding Baby

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast It can be so discouraging if your baby is not gaining enough weight.  But what’s normal?  Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss weight gain in the breastfed baby and what you can expect to be “normal” (whatever that means!). Have you experienced this with your baby?  If so, we want to hear about your experience! 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:Weight gain for the baby [3:58]Why we are talking about this today [4:40]What’s normal in the beginning – after birth [7:15]What to expect as the baby grows [12:31]Percentiles [16:19]What to do [22:23]Looking at all the things [25:20]  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-charts-and-percentiles/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-baby-is-not-gaining-weight/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-it-low-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:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  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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Mar 10, 2025 • 38min

Baby products you need and don't need

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast What is your favorite baby item?  What do you think was a waste of money?  Abby asked the internet and got hundreds of responses.  We won’t talk about all of them on the podcast, but we will talk about a lot of them.  Tune in today to hear all about what is the most useful baby product! 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 about life insurance [4:58]Abby asked Patreon – what’s useful and what’s wasteful? [12:00]Abby’s favorite item [17:20]Dianne’s favorite item [17:20]Having a diaper change set up [26:10]Lactation consultation [27:47]Abby asked the internet [30:24]Postpartum hotel [31:56]  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/life-insurance-its-not-boring-you-need-to-hear-this/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-stuff-you-need-and-dont-need-in-the-first-year/ 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.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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Mar 3, 2025 • 35min

Transitioning to Work

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Are you planning to return to work before your baby is a year old? What is your plan?  If you are transitioning to work and you are nervous about making this transition, this is the episode for you.  Listen today as Dianne and Abby help answer all the questions about returning to work.   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 [3:50]Returning to work is a transition [7:40]Breastfeeding is still very important [10:08]Sleep regression [12:55]Abby didn’t go back due to the transition [17:57]The pump [20:25]Paced feeds [22:38]How much milk is needed? [24:26]Test days [27:48]Safe bedsharing [29:06]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can  be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!Paced bottled feeding  videohttps://youtu.be/DXBfebsGKpg?si=dSzidxSB48lO0_Hbhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-someone-else-is-watching-your-baby/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tips-for-pumping-at-work-2/ 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.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 24, 2025 • 50min

Getting the right bra with Amanda from Davin and Adley

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you wearing a nursing bra that’s uncomfortable?  And what about a pumping bra?  Is this something you are using, or do you manually hold your flanges?  There is not enough time in the world for wearing an uncomfortable bra!  Check out this week’s episode as Abby talks with Amanda, owner of Davin and Adley and designer of nursing and pumping bras.  Don’t 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:Welcome Amanda! [3:59]When did the ideas start [8:32]Amanda’s first experience with nursing bras [14:00]Adjustability and sizing [16:23]Being prepared ahead of time [21:57]Feeling good about yourself [29:22]The nursing bra hack (it’s not a good one) [41:34]Talking with someone who’s been through it [45:00]Where the name Davin and Adley came from [47:52]Where to find Davin and Adley [49:04]www.davinandadley.com Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/supply-changes-and-breastmilk-content/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/mastitis-madness/ 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.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 17, 2025 • 37min

Medication Safety

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastMedications.  When it comes to breastfeeding and medications, what is safe and what’s not?  Can you safely breastfeed your baby when you are taking a medication?  Today Dianne and Abby talk about some popular medications and whether or not breastfeeding is safe while you are taking them.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:Jury Duty Update [5:44]Message about meds [9:20]Ozempic and meds like this…are they ok for breastfeeding and for you? [16:28]Lotso f meds are safe [21:10]Allergy meds [22:39]The role of the LC [24:38]Half life of a drug [26:12]Things that are not safe [30:10]Alternative meds [31:30]Dosage [35:03]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can  be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-and-jury-duty/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-mental-health-and-medications/ 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.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 10, 2025 • 36min

Breastfeeding and Jury Duty

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Have you ever been called for Jury Duty?  What about being called to Jury Duty as a breastfeeding mother?  What can you do about this?  Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss a specific situation and give some tips on what to do if you were to get called to serve as a juror for Jury Duty. 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 with questions [4:24]What is jury duty [10:00]Every state is different [14:08]Abby turned her husband in for jury duty [19:10]FB post from Alabama [22:07]Breastfeeding support is lacking despite recommendations [27:38]Pumping in other countries [32:26]SPONSORDAVIN AND ADLEY - They’re known for their award-winning Amelia Pumping and Nursing Cami. It's been featured in Forbes, Mother.ly, the bump and was just awarded babylist's best pumping bra for wearable breast pumps. The collection of combo Nursing and Pumping bras can  be found at www.davinandadley.com and schedule your free consult today! Use code: BADASS for 15% off your first order.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/exclusive-pumping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-stories-from-badasses/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/      Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.coHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc,  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 3, 2025 • 45min

Replay - Breastfeeding, Bedsharing & SIDS

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!We never seem to get enough sleep – and we never seem to get enough episodes on sleep.This is a presentation from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine on bedsharing.  Listen up and learn what the medical professionals have to say.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:Where this presentation came from [3:56]Message from the UK [6:34]Why human babies want to be close and feed often [8:57]We don’t understand infant sleep [13:37]Does evolutionary biology change? [16:10]What sleeping like a baby really means [18:40]Poor sleep = breastfeeding cessation [23:30]Options given to parents [25:00]Babies in another room [27:40]Are you really someone who promotes breastfeeding if you discourage bedsharing? [30:30]“Never bedshare” messages prevent conversation about the issue [33:598]ABM protocol #6 on Bedsharing [39:44] Today’s episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off!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://www.bfmed.org/assets/Ball%20Helen.pdfhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/082-nighttime-breastfeeding-with-tracy-cassels-phd-evolutionary-parenting/https://www.basisonline.org.uk/about-us/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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