Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Would you be able to pick just 5 things to tell a new mom about breastfeeding?What do you think the most important things to know about breastfeeding right from the start?You know you’re dying to hear what they are…stay tuned.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 list [4:08]Feed the baby (obviously, but what does this mean?) [4:39]Rules about holding the baby [6:22]The ridiculous research study [7:28]What happens when you respond to your baby? [9:28]Reasons to pump [10:29]Are you supposed to know what to do? [18:58]Unbiased help [23:54]Parenting is hard [27:34]This week’s shout out [17:19]Black Birth Experience@blackbirthexperience  *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/005-first-days-home/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/088-normal-newborn-breastfeeding-behaviors/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.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 been so fed up with something that you want to tell everyone about it?Have you had enough of negativity and judgmental attitudes? Do you want to find out what would make Abby so pissed off that she bans people from her social media community?Listen up.  This episode is everything. 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 Things we talked about:What is Abby sick of? [3:18]Why do black people need to explain Black Breastfeeding Week? [6:13]Willful ignorance [7:18]Abby kicked people out [8:43]Fear mongering [12:23]How do you count your breastfeeding journey? [20:05]Abby kicks more people out [21:36]Alcohol (gasp!!) [22:38]Doing things for yourself does not make you selfish [24:52]Modesty is subjective [29:38]This week’s shout out [18:44]Jamii MidwifeIG @jamiimidwifehttps://jamiimidwife.com *This Episode is sponsored by Nikis and Earth Mama  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/053-losing-your-shit/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/black-breastfeeding-week-with-meisha-the-nurse-milk/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/105-celebrating-black-breastfeeding-week/ 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!It’s Black Breastfeeding Week!  Join us for an amazing interview with Miesha, The Nurse Milk!  You will learn so much about the history behind Black Breastfeeding.  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.comThings we talked about:Who is the Nursemilk? [5:28]How did becoming a parent affect being a nurse? [7:18]Systemic racism…the health care system…[9:40]Forcing change/ a health care system built on racism [16:00]Some background and history [18:14]Rebecca Lee Crumpler [20:42]Ignoring experiences [30:37]What is the issue no one talks about? [31:20]Calling out racism [40:36]Checking your own bias [43:28]Importance of sharing images of black women breastfeeding [49:28] Meet Shamiesha! https://www.nursemilk.com This episode is sponsored by Nikis and Earth Mama  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!IT’S WORLD BREASTFEEDING MONTH!Have you become so frustrated with nighttime breastfeeding that you want to night wean?Have you wondered about night weaning, but you’re just too tired to figure it out?Are you interested in setting up some breastfeeding boundaries with your baby/child?Well mamas, this is it.  If the answer isn’t in this episode, we can tell you where to find the answer (also in 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.comThings we talked about:We are not telling you how to night wean in one night [3:55]Normal expectations of night waking [4:49]Sleep has nothing to do with breastfeeding [8:01]Start boundaries during the day [10:59]Parenting is keeping you up at night, not breastfeeding [16:02]Consistency is important [22:23]Nighttime feeds are different from daytime feeds [24:37]When weaning, replace feeds with a different kind of comfort [27:50]Biological norm for sleeping kids [31:58]Boundaries can help reach breastfeeding goals [33:10]Dr. Jay Gordon – gentle night weaning [33:38]Involve your partner or family [37:56]This week’s shout out-Black Mom’s Blogwww.blackmomsblog.com This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Boob Butter Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already)https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/038-breastfeeding-boundaries/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-through-the-night-whats-normal/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/082-nighttime-breastfeeding-with-tracy-cassels-phd-evolutionary-parenting/Article from Dr. Jay Gordon Abby mentionedhttp://drjaygordon.com/sleep/sleep-changing-patterns-in-the-family-bed.htmlNursies when the Sun Shineshttps://www.amazon.com/Nursies-When-Sun-Shines-nightweaning/dp/0615756425Set 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)"

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!IT’S WORLD BREASTFEEDING MONTH!Did you know that the second week of World Breastfeeding Month is Native Breastfeeding Week? Native Breastfeeding Week was started in 2019.  Abby had the pleasure of talking to Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk, the driving force behind Native Breastfeeding Week.  DO NOT miss this eye-opening, informational interview! 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:Native Breastfeeding Week origin [4:51]Some Native history [15:00]Breastfeeding numbers…where are they? [27:50]Where are the Indigenous People? [28:40]Exclusive breastfeeding and cultural norms for Native people [43:00]Story of how one family supported breastfeeding [47:18]How many Native IBCLC’s are there? [54:11]Supporting Native breastfeeding/chestfeeding [58:16]IG- @nativebreastfeedingweekFacebook – Native Breastfeeding Week·       This episode is sponsored by Puracy and Boob Butter  Some cool articles for you to check out~https://lllusa.org/a-closer-look-at-native-breastfeeding-week/https://www.customink.com/fundraising/native-breastfeeding-week-2020Set 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!IT’S WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK!Every year, August 1-7 is deemed World Breastfeeding Week.  The month of August is World Breastfeeding Month.  Stay tuned all month for educational and empowering information about breastfeeding from all over the globe.  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:Things coming up this month to showcase breastfeeding [3:14]Breastfeeding Rates [5:00]Return to Work and breastfeeding stats [9:26]Norway [9:58]Rates for babies who are ever breastfed [11:40]Rwanda [12:35]Mongolia [16:17]Extended breastfeeding – amazing statistic supporting expended breastfeeding [23:14]Brazil [26:07]Formula stats in the billions of dollars [28:06]How breastfeeding impacts our planet [29:30]How you can help [32:00] Shout out of the week – Moms Rising [21:58]https://www.momsrising.org  This episode is sponsored by Puracy and Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them out~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/087-breastfeeding-toddlers-and-small-children/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/025-back-to-work/The cool articles we talked about~https://www.who.int/pmnch/media/news/2016/breastfeeding_brief.pdfhttps://www.mothering.com/articles/10-breastfeeding-traditions-from-around-the-world/https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/326049/WHO-NMH-NHD-19.22-eng.pdf?ua=1 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!Did you worry about your milk supply when your baby was newborn?Is your baby over 6 months and you STILL worry?Do you feel less full?  Wake up during the night only to pump?If the answer is YES, PLEASE listen to this episode.  You will feel much better.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 Things we talked about:What happens to milk supply once things start to change? [2:59]Your baby at 6 months [4:42]Your body responds to your baby [5:50]3-4 month changes [7:01]What makes us think our milk is going away? [10:00]Breastfeeding challenges when baby is newborn [18:40]New challenges after the newborn period [19:21]Pumping changes as baby grows [21:15]Going back to the early days [24:19]Behavioral changes vs. milk supply [26:18]Measuring supply based on what you see [27:53]Don’t expect your supply to be what it was when baby was a newborn [31:09]Shout out of the week – Indigenous Birth Alberta [17:27]https://www.indigenousbirthalberta.org This episode is sponsored by Earth Mama Organics and Kindred BravelyOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/030-distracted-babies/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/025-back-to-work/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/118-breastfeeding-myths-that-wont-die/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 or was your newborn really sleepy?Did you think your baby was defective because of how sleepy he was?Did you ever wonder what is normal, when should your baby be more awake?If your baby was sleepy after he/she was born, you should listen to this episode.  And that is probably everyone.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:What makes a baby sleepy? [4:20]Waking for feeds [7:33]Tips for waking a sleepy baby [7:53]How often should you wake your baby? [9:41]Keeping baby awake during a feed [12:04]What’s the difference between suck and suckle? Nutritive and non-nutritive suck? [14:14]Jaundice [21:51]Awake time for babies [23:07]Should you wake a sleeping baby?? [25:24]When can you let them sleep longer? [26:02]What are ‘appropriate’ times [29:31]Sleepy newborn babies are normal babies [30:28] Shout out of the week – Birth By Grace [20:35]https://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com  This episode is sponsored by Earth Mama Organics and Kindred BravelyOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/008-schedules/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/088-normal-newborn-breastfeeding-behaviors/Check out this video for great examples of sucks and swallows (starting at minute 2:20)https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=LX1fl8NtTuw&feature=emb_logo 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!Did you have your baby during the pandemic?Are you about to have a baby during the pandemic?Are you concerned about the mixed messages surrounding breastfeeding and social distancing with a new baby?Everyone has questions about what to do during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Listen to the reality.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:Winning the pandemic [5:38]Non-existent lactation support [6:36]The fallout [7:41]Social distance dilemma [12:27]Leading organization that is encouraging distance from your baby [13:16]Don’t touch your newborn for 2 weeks.  WHAT? [14:19]The WHO has opposite recommendations [16:55]Bias?  Who are these messages and regulations meant for, anyway? [17:40]WHO/UNICEF statement [23:50]Research shows breastfeeding is safe [24:06]Difference between CDC and WHO (in case you’re wondering) [28:25]Recommendations [31:16]No evidence to support separation of mothers and babies [32:09]Formula = MONEY [33:29]Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby [34:14]Shout out of the week – The Black Course [22:13]https://theblackcourse.com This episode is sponsored by Eczema Honey and  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/136-covid-19-breastfeeding-birth/ 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!Did you and your baby experience the 4 month sleep regression?Is your baby under 4 months but your friends are scaring you about the 4 month sleep regression?Do you want to know they truth about ALL sleep regressions?You sure do. 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.com Things we talked about:Baby problem or breastfeeding problem? [3:45]Do people even know about baby sleep? [7:02]Abby doesn’t like the word “REGRESSION” [11:15]Babies are not consistent [13:00]4 month sleep regression based on development [13:58]What is an infant sleep problem? [15:16]Self-soothing [23:31]What’s happening with your baby? [24:36]What does the research say about parental response? [29:19]Sensitive and temperamental babies [29:37]What happened when Abby hired a sleep consultant? [30:48]Societal barriers and lack of support [34:30] Shout out of the week – The Birthing Place [21:10]https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/birthingplacebx ·       This episode is sponsored by Eczema Honey and  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/115-does-your-baby-sleep-like-a-good-baby/  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