Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Breastfeeding Myths…they are everywhere?Have you been told anything you felt was a myth??Tune in this week and listen as Dianne and Abby bust more breastfeeding myths!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:The first myth starts in the review [1:31]Not enough fiber? [2:58]Pregnancy again [9:37]Teeth, sleep and cavities [14:29]Abby’s big myth [21:26]Dianne’s Pinterest myth [28:38]Water [30:49]The last myth [34:07]  *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Fairhaven Health Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/132-breastfeeding-and-cavities/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medical-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/ https://www.drjaygordon.com  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!Debilitating anxiety…does it impact breastfeeding?How can you deal with the anxiety?Tune in this week and listen as Dianne and Abby share information and stories of how to help anxiety.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:Purple nipple when pumping…what can you do? [3:09]Abby’s first memory of panic attacks [7:02]Anxiety around breastfeeding [13:55]Early weaning due to anxiety [19:00]Exclusive pumping due to anxiety [21:50]What can you do about the anxiety? [24:30]Medications [26:41]Release from the apps [30:12]Support groups [31:17] *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Just N Case Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-mental-health-and-medications/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/ - link for Lactmed https://www.postpartum.net – link for Postpartum Support International https://www.facebook.com/DianneCassidyConsulting - for the Breastfeeding Bootcamp Support Group link 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!Do you find yourself struggling to find a good breastfeeding position?Does it seem like your baby is uncomfortable in certain positions?Let’s talk about positions, and why it’s important to find a good one.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:Neither Dianne nor Abby hide facial expressions well.  Even with a mask [3:35]How important is seeing breastfeeding? [6:27]More support [7:42]Nose to nipple [13:04]Pillows [19:49]Take the focus off the baby [28:18]The short lived youtube channel [26:36]Adjusting baby while on the breast [29:04] *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Just N Case Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tips-to-make-breastfeeding-easier/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZCEpBX64ZE&t=141s 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!Have you ever set a goal that you didn’t reach?Have you set breastfeeding goals for yourself?Is it difficult to reach those goals?Tune in this week as we talk about breastfeeding goals and how to navigate through all 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Expectations for birth and breastfeeding [4:52]People can’t tell you how to feel [9:44]Do babies come out not wanting to breastfeed?  [13:02]Return to work and breastfeeding goals [18:03]The laws [20:14]Post partum weaning depression [24:54]What if you just don’t like it? [26:30]Doing what’s right for you [27:56]It’s not all or nothing [30:33] *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Fairhaven Health Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-laws/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/103-post-weaning-depression/  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!Have you struggled with lack of sleep because of your new baby?Were you told that bed sharing would lead to the death of your baby?Did you know that there are very specific risk factors linked to unsafebedsharing?If you ever wondered about any of these things, you definitely need this episode.  You will probably not get this information anywhere else.  And it’s important.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.comThings we talked about:Who is James McKenna? [3:09]Co-sleep vs. Bed share - what do the terms mean? [3:51]Milwaukee anti bed sharing campaign [5:40]Risks [9:26]Being in tune with your baby [10:50]Society and the disservice to parents [12:07]McKenna quote- body as a lethal weapon [13:21]Another McKenna quote- carseats and driving under the influence [18:27]Breastfeeding and bed sharing go together [24:47]Why is bottle feeding a risk factor? [24:56]Evolutionary Parenting quote [28:40]McKenna quote which brings us to the end of Part 1 [32:28]Making an informed decision [33:17]Tip of the week - Tasmim Shalmi [22:37]This episode is sponsored by  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/018-co-sleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/082-nighttime-breastfeeding-with-tracy-cassels-phd-evolutionary-parenting/Other things we mentioned that we wanted to share-  https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/healthAuthors/MCH/Images/infantmortality/baby-knifead2large.jpg?OriginalSet up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever worried about why your baby is behaving a certain way?Were you concerned it was a feeding issue?  Maybe not enough milk?What if it’s just a developmental milestone.  But how do you know?Tune in this week as we talk about breastfeeding problems vs. developmental milestones.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:We want solutions for what’s happening [6:03]Newborns [8:21]Everything becomes a feeding problem [11:16]Cluster feeds [13:33]Babies are needy, but not like your high school boyfriend [15:19]Growth [21:33]Big milestones [25:05]Efficient babies [27:24]Breastfeeding evolves with your baby [28:28]Highly sensitive babies [34:09]*This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Just N CaseLinks to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/4-month-sleep-regression/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/signs-breastfeeding-is-going-well/ https://evolutionaryparenting.com/understanding-the-orchid-child/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!When birth doesn’t go as planned…how does it impact breastfeeding?Or maybe it doesn’t??  Tune in this week as we talk about what happens if your birth wasn’t what you thought or wanted it to be.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:Listener review and question  [1:20]Does birth impact breastfeeding? [4:50]It’s ok to be disappointed [7:13]Breastfeeding can be challenging without intervention [12:31]Oxytocin response [14:00]Breastfeeding problems [19:10]Sleepy babies [20:45]Coordination [24:21]Planning to breastfeed again after a breastfeeding struggle [28:08]  *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Just N Case Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/033-birth-trauma/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cesarean-births-and-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!Have you received mixed messages about milk storage?Are you worried about mixing cold milk with warm, or if there are rules regarding breastmilk bottles?You are not alone.  Let’s talk about the research and break it all down.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: Lisa’s story [5:46]Figuring out pumping [16:06]All of this is lost on anyone who hasn’t experienced it [19:53]The renewed focus on the power of breastmilk [22:56]Getting into the research about milk pooling and storing [30:14]Milk storage and food handling [33:19]Breastmilk is not dead flesh, it’s a live substance [35:23]Making things more difficult [45:01]Can you give the same bottle more than once? [51:54]NICU babies and decreased bacteria in milk [59:56]Medicine is slow to change [1:00:33]Finding Lisa [1:09:52]  *This Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill  Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! Research from Dr. Steven Townsend·         https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6019282/pdf/nihms-974627.pdf·         https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.accounts.8b00630 Here is a video regarding his research:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMEvacLuxq0&t=3s Here is his bio:   https://www.vanderbilt.edu/chemistry/faculty/townsend.php Research from Dr. Lisa Stellwagen about the benefits of pooling milk and mixing temperatures:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23039396/   Ceres Chill Blog about warm/chilled breastmilk https://www.cereschill.com/blogs/news/adding-warm-breastmilk-to-chilled   Analysis by Dr. Trill Paullin that is posted in our “Ceres Series” articles:  https://www.cereschill.com/blogs/news/pooling-milk-breastmilk-is-not-frail   Anyone who is interested in donating breastmilk for research purposes please email info@cereschill.com. Even as little as half an ounce is hugely impactful for the independent research being done at Vanderbilt under an NIH grant 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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Do you or have you ever worried about your baby’s weight gain?Who doesn’t, right?What happens if your baby isn’t gaining weight well with just breastfeeding?  What can you 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Review and listener question!  [1:18]Abby’s experience with Exley [4:01]What happens with weight loss right after birth? [9:04]Research based information regarding infant weight loss [10:54]How to advocate [15:14]Older babies who’s weight gain slows [21:42]Checking all the boxes [24:18]Genetics [24:59]What if there is a problem? [26:51]How much weight should babies gain [29:33]Babies should be fat and grown ups should be skinny.  WHAT?? [32:44] *This Episode is sponsored by Niki’s and Ceres Chill Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-charts-and-percentiles/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/1755123/8400508Follow 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!Teething.  Have you reached that point yet?If not, you will.  How does this affect breastfeeding?  And everything else?Listen this week for all the info.  And it’s not just about biting (but we talk about that too)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: Talking about teething [4:59]Breastfeeding may change  [9:02]What can you do for teething babies? [11:58]Washcloths and popsicles [12:03]Don’t use whisky [14:57]Get ahead of the feeds [15:42]Sometimes babies bite boobs [19:36]Babies don’t mean to bite [20:11]Watch your baby [21:35]This will pass [26:33]Nursing strikes [27:18]Amber teething necklaces [31:01]Sometimes they are miserable.  Just be there [34:26] *This Episode is sponsored by Niki’s and Ceres Chill Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/094-when-breastfeeding-babies-bite/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-strikes-when-your-baby-stops-breastfeeding/ https://www.diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/02/21/how-to-prevent-biting-while-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/1755123/8400508 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