Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Are you worried about taking medications while breastfeeding?Do you feel like you are having trouble transitioning into parenthood?Do you feel alone with all of this?You are definitely NOT alone.  We’ve been there. 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:Why we rant sometimes [2:05]Dr. Hale’s research [5:19]Postnatal mood disorder stats [10:33]History of anxiety / depression as a risk factor [13:37]Why you shouldn’t abruptly wean [15:23]Postpartum screening [21:19]Abby’s experience after Jack [22:30]Dianne’s experience [23:15]Transition to parenthood [26:18]Today’s Takeaway [29:57]Tips [30:26] This week’s shout out [19:23]Black Sisters Midwifery – IGhttps://www.blacksistersmidwifery.com *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/052-postpartum-mood-disorders/   Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Classes / Groups~https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumping-and-returning-to-work-how-breastpumps-can-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-128032204771https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-mom-virtual-support-group-tickets-125263367103 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!Are you nervous about breastfeeding in public?Have you breastfed your baby outside of your home and someone said something to you about it?Are you worried someone will say something and you aren’t sure what to do?Well…well…we have a whole course for you.  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:How Abby became the Badass Breastfeeder [6:02]When breasts have a function [8:38]Dianne’s nursing in public (NIP) research study [10:45]Traditional roles [12:49]How far have we really come? [15:22]Tips to NIP [22:03]Abby’s poll – the #1 concern [23:35]Do you have to use the nursing room? [26:57]Virginia – and how the laws were changed [31:21]Babywearing [33:37] This week’s shout out [21:23]Poll workers, mail carriers, phone workers, election workers, and everyone who made the election possible. *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Mama Bar Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/012-nip-nursing-in-public-part-1/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/birth-control-and-milk-supply/ Articles we discussed~Abby’s NIP course  Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Classes / Groups~https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumping-and-returning-to-work-how-breastpumps-can-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-128032204771https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-mom-virtual-support-group-tickets-125263367103 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!Have you received bad breastfeeding information?Has someone told you something about breastfeeding that you think is beyond questionable?Have you ever wanted to just flush that information down the toilet?Well…so do we.  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:Dianne’s first example of flushable information [7:35]Questioning ourselves [10:57]Abby’s first example of flushable information [11:24]What are reasons to wean? [11:56]Dianne’s second example [14:46]Shove of Love [16:01]Abby’s second example [22:51]Dianne’s last one [26:02]Abby’s last one [31:40]Delicate milk flowers [32:30]Can our bodies nourish our children? [36:09]  This week’s shout out [21:42]Nigeria.  The country Nigeria for increasing paid maternity leave for the specific purpose of extending breastfeeding and increasing breastfeeding rates.*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Mama Bar Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/get-your-ads-off-of-me/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/ Articles we discussedhttps://www.aliveandthrive.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NigeriaPolicyBriefs_Maternity.pdf  Set 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.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!Are you thinking of starting a birth control?Are you concerned it will affect your breastfeeding relationship with your baby?Are you confused about which one to choose?Listen to this week’s episode, it is all the information you need.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:Birth control and breastfeeding concerns [5:17]Breastfeeding and pregnancy [5:58]Not a “one size fits all” situation [6:53]Everyone’s hormones are different [7:04]What if you are trying to get pregnant? [10:00]Birth control options [14:27]Dianne’s suggestion [16:06]Estrogen [23:20]Copper IUD [24:17]Progestin only choices [24:52]Marena and breastfeeding…milk supply [26:24]Anecdotal info [27:11]What if birth control affects supply? [30:57]  This week’s shout out [22:02]@midwife Angelinahttps://touchofosun.com*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Mama Bar Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/090-your-period-and-fertility-while-breastfeeding/ Articles we discussedhttps://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/birthcontrol/https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/fertility/  Set 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.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 been concerned that your baby wasn’t gaining well?Have you been told by someone that your milk doesn’t have enough fat?Do you worry about how much fat and calories are in your milk?Almost every breastfeeding mother experiences something like this at some point.  Listen up and get the facts. 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:Abby gets sarcastic [5:39]Trusting the process [7:47]What NOT to read [10:26]Dianne reads the first research article on this topic [13:18]RDA’s [15:10]Dietary Intake [17:00]Parenting Science [24:37]Mammal milk differences [25:13]Bottom line research [27:05]Timed feeds and why you shouldn’t do them [29:15] This week’s shout out [22:31]Black Female Therapists on Facebook and IG *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Mama BarSome episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/weight-gain-in-the-breastfeeding-baby/Articles we discussedhttps://www.parentingscience.com/calories-in-breast-milk.html https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/110/3/769/5528448  Set 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.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 your baby waking at night to breastfeed?Have you been told that this is not normal?Did you know that breastfeeding at night is important and healthy?If you want to know why night waking is important, and you are awake right now, just listen. 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:What should we be doing at night? [7:07]Mixed up days and nights [8:36]Milk is different at night [10:15]Mothers get more sleep [11:16]Tryptophan benefits [14:11]Developmental changes [18:09]Pumping during the night?  Yes or no? [24:01]When can you just let your baby sleep? [28:53] This week’s shout out [23:04]Well For Culture@wellforculture *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and MilkiesSome episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bed-sharing-and-getting-sleep/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/018-co-sleeping/ Dr. James McKenna’s article mentioned in the podcast. Cosleeping and Biological Imperatives: Why Human Babies Do Not and Should Not Sleep AloneDr. James McKenna’s recommendations for safe co-sleeping. https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/  Set 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.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!Has anyone ever criticized your breastfeeding?Have you ever heard that breastfeeding is only for food?Has anyone ever mentioned that breastfeeding isn’t beneficial past a certain age?If your answer is HELL YES, then you will be applauding this episode.  Go listen.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:What are we talking about this week? [3:41]The discussion on Abby’s IG feed [5:47]Is nursing a bad habit? [6:28]Pacifiers [14:01]Isn’t it hard to let your baby cry? [17:06]Abby gets right into it [23:09]It’s worth it [25:00]It’s impossible to spoil a child with breastfeeding [26:19]Fixing problems…who’s fixing the problems? [28:23]Working through your own stuff [32:38]  This week’s shout out [21:51]Peoples Midwife@peoplesmidwife@innercirclemidwifery *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health  Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/087-breastfeeding-toddlers-and-small-children/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/112-why-breastfeed-beyond-infancy/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/027-skin-to-skin/https://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/time-magazine-cover-shows-mom-breast-feeding-young-son-jamie-lynn-grumet-practices-attachment-parenting-article-1.1075654 Set 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.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!Are you affected by marketing?Do you notice all the areas of marketing in your environment (not just with a baby)Are you enraged at how often we are targeted to live a certain way or buy a certain product?If you have ever noticed items coming up on your social media feed that you googled in the past, you need to listen to 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.comWE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!!  You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Welcome Back! [3:00]Abby’s sharing her woodsy thoughts [5:45]Goal of marketing formula [6:10]Where does the influence come from? [10:50]Subliminal marketing messages [11:10]Who’s affected by advertising? [11:34]When google knows what we want [15:04]How deep does it go? [18:41]It’s undoable [24:52]Pumping and multitasking [27:17]Who profits [28:18]Crisis [36:15]What can you let fall away [36:44]  This week’s shout out [22:05]Normalize Breastfeeding Official@normalizebreastfeedingofficial  *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/101-being-the-perfect-parent/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/025-back-to-work/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/092-when-people-tell-you-how-to-breastfeed/ Check out Glennon Doyle IG- @glennondoylehttps://momastery.com/blog/   Set 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.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 your baby constantly nursing?Have you ever wondered if blue Gatorade will increase your supply?Will your milk loose nutritional value?Milk supply myths will completely change the way you think about your milk supply.  We love busting myths, and these are some of our favorites.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:Abby’s Myth List:Breasts don’t feel full [5:03]Pumping = supply [12:35]Baby is constantly nursing [19:15]Baby finished a bottle after breastfeeding [23:02]Leaking [28:54]Dianne’s Myth List:Milk isn’t fatty enough [9:12]Blue gatorade [21:31]Loses nutritional value [27:02]Less milk at night [30:38]Baby is allergic to the milk [32:20]Milk never came in [33:10]The Tip of the Week was from Michelle Anne Palmer from the Badass community [18:20]Related episodes we either mentioned or we think you should check out for more information~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/118-breastfeeding-myths-that-wont-die/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 felt like society has been standing in the way of breastfeeding?Did you have to return to work before you were ready or did you ever receive incorrect breastfeeding information?Are you sick and tired of the sexualization of breasts?If your answer is an enthusiastic YES, then you will be cheering during this episode.  Go listen. 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:So many societal barriers to breastfeeding [4:20]Shitty maternity leave [4:38]It’s UNDOABLE [7:25]Expectations [7:55]Functioning in a society that is unfunctionable [8:51]Aggressive formula marketing [9:22]Who won the bid? [13:58]Mommy Wars [17:53]This week’s shout out [21:31]South East Michigan IBCLC’s of Color@SEMICHIBCLCofcolorwww.Semiibclcofcolor.orgSexualizing breasts [23:18]Abby wants wings [24:56]Misinformation [26:10]Bed sharing directly related to breastfeeding [29:43]Lack of resources for new parents [32:05]  *This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Milkies  Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/079-boobs/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/101-being-the-perfect-parent/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bed-sharing-and-getting-sleep/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/ Set 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.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