Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Having a baby and parenting during a pandemic…what’s that like?What are some challenges parents face when it comes to having a baby and breastfeeding during a pandemic?A lot of challenges.  Listen this week for more information, or just to feel validated.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 we see with kids [5:51]Having babies never slows down [10:43]Pregnancy during the pandemic [12:33]Separating mothers and babies [16:45]Lactation consultants were quick to go [21:57]How lactation was impacted [23:22]Isolation [28:53]Child Development [31:25]Can or should you still breastfeed with Covid or the vaccine? [33:36]When you’re not on the same page as family and friends [45:24] Today’s episode is brought to you by Motherfigure! Motherfigure is a maternal wellness company that makes it easier for moms and mom-to-be to get support. Use code BADASS at shop.motherfigure.com for 25% off your purchase!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 babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off your purchase!Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://activeforlife.com/parenting-through-the-pandemic/?gclid=CjwKCAjwxZqSBhAHEiwASr9n9IkOKu_JZFlq1gjlms5Ynf__c43nGwWFeTAhJILD_GrsEmxFH9xhIRoCv48QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds https://www.novanthealth.org/healthy-headlines/giving-birth-during-the-pandemic-helped-me-learn-to-say-no https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/023-effects-of-birth-interventions-on-breastfeeding/ 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/1755123/8400508Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Badass Breastfeeding PodcastBreastfeeding and its impact on the environment.  What does this even mean??If you care about climate change, global warming and the environment, don’t miss this 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:The impact of breastfeeding on the environment [6:12]Is it individual choices or big corporations? [8:00]Breastfeeding is the shortest food chain [9:05]Toddler formula (is this really necessary) [10:10]What is the greenhouse effect? [12:02]What goes into making formula? [16:15]Stats from the UK [21:14]2/3 of babies in the world are fed formula [24:36]Sterilization [35:44]Our house is on fire! [38:05] *This Episode is sponsored by Motherfigure and Original Sprout Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! http://resource-centre-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/sc_fhi_solutions_alivethrive_breastfeeding_and_food_systems_brief.pdf https://www.who.int/pmnch/media/news/2016/breastfeeding_brief.pdf https://internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13006-019-0243-8 https://www.bmj.com/company/newsroom/environmental-cost-of-formula-milk-should-be-a-matter-of-global-concern/ https://climatekids.nasa.gov/greenhouse-effect/ 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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Can breastfeeding affect your relationships?Ohhh boy, can it ever.  But how?  And which relationships are we talking about here?We would love to hear your relationship stories…email 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:How we connect with listeners [5:57]How Abby started to build breastfeeding relationships [8:04]Focus on feeding [11:18]The sexual relationship [12:54]Body Image and the relationship with your body [19:47]Is it weird when you choose to breastfeed but your friends or family members didn’t? [22:30]Bring back the smile and nod!  [28:23]Research behind supporting breastfeeding [29:23]Balancing partner relationships [33:00]Paternity leave [38:28]There’s so much more to talk about!! [42:00] *This Episode is sponsored by Motherfigure and Original Sprout Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pro-weaning-partners/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/131-dealing-with-unsupportive-medical-professionals/ 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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!The first days home with a newborn can feel so stressful.If you have a newborn, did you feel like this?If you’re pregnant, has anyone told you about this?We are talking all about this today.  What to expect the first days with a new 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: Feeling like everything is going wrong [4:45]No one tells you the first days are hard [7:35]Having doubts [9:00]Unsettled babies [11:00]Pumping [21:04]The hated bassinet [22:40]Temperament…it’s really a thing [25:20]Adding to the family [28:10]What happenes when you’re the one with the boobs? [31:43]When do we wake the baby?  Or do we? [32:40]Find support!! [37:00] *This Episode is sponsored by Motherfigure and Original Sprout Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/024-alcohol-consumption/  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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Bottle feeding.  Is it easier than breastfeeding?Do you feel like your baby prefers the bottle because it’s easier?Science tells us otherwise.  Listen up for more info on why.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:Oklahoma Breastfeeding Hotline [2:00]Is bottle feeding easier than breastfeeding? [4:40]Suck reflex [6:40]Muscles used for breastfeeding [8:10]Breathing [13:05]Interrupted breathing with bottles [20:25]Vacuum with feeds and how this applies.  Is this nipple confusion? [20:50]Paced feeds [22:30]Does bottle feeding burns less calories? [23:50]Preterm infants [24:05]Is bottle feeding easier as a parent? [29:59]Going back and forth – some babies struggle with this [35:00] *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://www.nature.com/articles/pr2006270.pdf link to the Oklahoma hotlinehttps://obrc.ouhsc.edu/Breastfeeding-Hotline blog with more research about bottle feeding and breastfeedinghttps://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com/2014/04/19/is-bottle-feeding-really-easier-for-babies-than-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!If you struggle with low milk, do you know why it’s low?What is primary and secondary low milk supply anyway??There is a lot to investigate when it comes to low milk supply.  Listen this week 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: The IG message that started it all [4:37]Defining low milk supply [10:12]Primary low milk [10:40]Secondary low milk [11:50]Perceived low milk [13:12]Hospital supplementation situation [20:00]How do we now if it really is low milk? [23:21]Prolactin [26:14]Frequent feeds for a healthy supply [29:00]What happens with the next baby? [34:45]Temporary situations that cause low milk [38:50]If you have low milk concerns, someone should help you identify that! [44:50]   *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/black-breastfeeding-week-with-meisha-the-nurse-milk/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-charts-and-percentiles/ https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/natural-treatments/     - for cal/mag info   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.com Here 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!Formula discussions get a lot of people riled up, but the conversation is necessary and, even more importantly, having the correct information is vital for you to make feeding decisions for your family. And there are some serious myths floating around out there. This week we’re talking about some popular myths regarding formula on the Badass Breastfeeding 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: We didn’t plan the formula recall.  We promise. [2:45]Informed decision [5:09]The blog post in Fatherly [6:50]Nutrients [12:50]Ease of formula feeding over breastfeeding [23:25]Is formula poison? (and how we feel about anyone calling it that) [32:13]Can you breastfeed and formula feed? [34:00]Formula and sleep.  Do babies sleep better when they are formula fed? [35:30]Should there be a part 2? [42:11]  *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/combination-feeding-breastmilk-or-formula/ https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/parents-myths-baby-formula-science/ https://www.fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/questions-answers-consumers-concerning-infant-formula 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.com Here 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!Have you ever questioned your milk supply??Let’s be honest…who hasn’t questioned their milk supply when nursing a baby.This week, we discuss some of the reasons you may think your supply is low, but really…it’s not.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:Q & A – what’s a bubble palate? [3:58]% of birthing parents who do not make enough milk [8:20]Is colostrum enough? [12:36]Needy babies…when they only want you [15:40]Newborn behavior and milk supply [20:31]When babies don’t get enough milk [21:56]Not so helpful advice [23:22]Clusterfeeding [26:45]Not feeling full [30:24]Pumping [33:02]*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-charts-and-percentiles/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/088-normal-newborn-breastfeeding-behaviors/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/combination-feeding-breastmilk-or-formula/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/ 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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Were you separated from your baby after they were born?Did you have a premature baby, or a baby who needed special care after delivery?How did this affect you and your breastfeeding relationship? Let’s talk more about this important issue on today’s 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:A story to start [5:10]Transition from NICU to home [9:20]NICU vs SCN [11:00]Advocating for what you want [12:30]Fragile babies [15:21]Skin to skin [19:30]Pumping [21:03]Supplementing [23:42]Human milk is specific for premature babies’ special needs [25:00]Asking questions [28:03]The little things that are VERY important [32:40] *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/microbiome-and-poop/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/027-skin-to-skin/ 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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Did you give bottles, and then find it hard to stop giving bottles?Maybe you were an exclusive pumper for your first baby? (you’re amazing, BTW)Is it possible to exclusively breastfeed once you’re used to bottles? Let’s talk it through.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 email that started the discussion [1:54]Why pump and /or bottle feed anyway? [7:00]How do you go from seeing what goes into the baby to trusting the process? [7:50]Society plays a role in this as well [8:42]Breastfeeding is not an easy process [13:36]Dianne is really glad this is not video  [15:08]The importance of working with an LC [19:40]What we mean by ‘trust the process’ [21:19]Bottles are a nuisance sometimes [25:00]Trusting the process with childbirth [27:08]Do I really need an LC? [28:15]The BEST baby shower gift [31:00]Latching after exclusive bottle feeding…is it possible? [32:45] *This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Cake Maternity Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottles-versus-breast/  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/1755123/8400508Follow 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