Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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

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

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

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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Pumping hacks…a fabulous listener sent us some pumping hacks…and of course Dianne and Abby have some to addIf you have ever pumped, or ever plan to pump, you need to hear about some hacks to tap into.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:You’re not doing anything wrong  [3:01]All the things create distance [4:27]Pump intimidation [8:37]Elastic nipples and flange types [13:41]Refrigerate parts [17:02]Portable pump and extra parts [22:15]The pitcher method??  (Dianne doesn’t tik tok) [23:35]Breastfeeding popsicles and manual pumps [25:30]Pumping bra [28:22]Hospital pumping [30:17]Hands on pumping [31:09]Clogs [32:25]Hand expression [33:21]Flange size [34:13]Pump settings [35:49]Knowing what to expect [37:33]Tricks for pumping at work [39:13] 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://med.stanford.edu/newborns/professional-education/breastfeeding/hand-expressing-milk.html https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/100-tips-to-pump-more-milk/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!Triple feeding…what is it anyway?And whoever developed this routine is just not a nice person.Listen up for some tips around triple feeding, and some solid support from your hosts.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 triple feeding? [7:10]Why do people triple feed? [8:06]Benefits of triple feeding [10:47]Triple feeds are not meant to last forever [16:15]Asking questions – find out how long you should be doing this [21:59]What about stopping? [24:55]Dianne’s downfall with all of this [25:58]Breastfeeding is natural, right? [30:52]You may be doing better than you think [34:02] 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.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/combination-feeding-breastmilk-or-formula/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medical-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/ 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!Dianne and Abby get a lot of listener questions about weaning the older baby.When we say older baby, we mean a year or more.There may be some challenges if you are planning to wean around a year.  Listen up 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:Weaning over 1 year [5:55]Dianne’s PSA about weaning [6:17]Dianne’s weaning experience [8:22]What’s the average weaning age? [14:02]Techniques to try [22:01]Using foods to help [24:20]You might have an unhappy baby [26:51]Night weaning is hard [30:30]Replacing feeds with something else [31:40]Wean from nursing, but continue pumping [35:00]What will replace nursing?  Another type of milk? [36:17] oday’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 sponsored by Idaho Jones! Breast pump bags designed to save you time and effort. Use code BADASS at www.idaho-jones.com for 15% off! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/054-weaning-from-the-pump/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/you-reached-1-year-now-what/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/night-weaning-and-boundaries/ https://www.drjaygordon.com/blog-detail/category/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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Does the idea of your baby losing weight after they are born freak you out?Is it normal?  What should you expect if your baby loses weight?  How much is too much?Get ready to arm yourself with the information you need to get through 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:Why Dianne and Abby aren’t on YouTube [4:10]This is NORMAL! [7:16]What is ok? [8:24]Fluids and birth and weight [10:10]Is your baby still losing weight at the first pediatrician appointment? [20:20]Things to look at to assess weight loss [21:45]Wet and dirty diapers [25:09]The supplement amount [27:52]Supplementing with pumped milk [32:55]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.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/when-baby-is-not-gaining-weight/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-birth-interventions-affect-breastfeeding/ 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/ Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://w

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Has anyone ever suggested you should pump a bottle just so they can feed the baby?If this has happened to you (and likely it has) here are some other suggestions people can do to bond with your baby.It’s a new baby…come on.  Like there isn’t stuff for someone else to do??? 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:Canada [2:33]The breastfed baby bond [8:05]Pumping a bottle so partners can feed [12:24]Skin to skin [20:42]Bath time [21:45]Diaper changes [23:29]Baby wearing [25:08]Tummy time [28:28]Bonding story [30:20]Attachment vs Bonding [32:15]When you have trouble with bonding [33:56] 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 sponsored by Idaho Jones! Breast pump bags designed to save you time and effort. Use code BADASS at www.idaho-jones.com for 15% off! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/02/07/how-to-achieve-bonding-and-attachment-with-or-without-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottles-versus-breast/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/5-ways-we-are-set-up-to-fail/ 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!Breastfeeding problems…you may come across one or 2 during your breastfeeding journey.How can you fix them?  What happens if you get plugged ducts or need a nipple shield?  Listen this week and you will learn solutions to these problems (and 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: Fatty milk [1:30]The more we mess with it, the more it gets screwed up [8:17]Pump to see how much milk you get [10:45]Plugged ducts [13:50]Abby’s gross story [20:28]Becoming too overwhelmed [24:16]Nipple shields [26:12]Positioning [30:45]The #1 problem Dianne saw when she worked at the hospital [33:20]Too much milk [35:25]The #1 problem Dianne saw at the peds office [39:20]Hospital supplementing [42:17]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-fat-in-your-breastmilk/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-birth-interventions-affect-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-positions/ https://www.bfmed.org/assets/ABM%20Protocol%20%2336.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