Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
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Apr 20, 2020 • 36min

How Much Milk Can Your Breasts Hold?

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you spent time worrying about milk supply?Did you question your milk supply when your baby was feeding every 2 hours but your best friends baby feeds every 4 hours?Are you freaked out because you only pump an ounce of milk?Well stay put and listen and learn all about storage capacity.  You will be amazed.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 is breast/storage capacity anyway? [4:04]Storage capacity does not equal milk supply [5:44]Description of ‘breastfeeding management’ from Kellymom [6:37]Best explanation of storage capacity EVER [7:20]Feedings vary by time of day, etc [12:45]Dianne’s friend Claire that she had permission to talk about [13:30]Words of wisdom from Nancy Mohrbacher and her storage capacity explanation [15:27]Breastfeeding as a bad habit?  When do bad habits really start anyway? [16:37]How do you minimize bad habits? [17:50]Pumping and storage capacity [26:52]Be cautious of bad information! [27:45]Everyone has a different journey [29:27]Newborn behaviors to blame!  Blame the baby :) [33:47]Don’t forget to check out the infographic on the website! [34:50]Tip of the Week!  From sewhappy dolan3 [24:00]This episode is sponsored by  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/120-is-your-baby-using-you-as-a-pacifier/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/Other things we mentioned that we wanted to sharehttps://kellymom.com/hot-topics/milkproduction/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
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Apr 13, 2020 • 48min

Defiant Doctor Talk

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Did you ever feel like you were being pressured into making decisions about breastfeeding and parenting?  As if what you are doing is wrong?Do you ever feel like the relationship with your providers is more like an authoritative relationship instead of a partnership?If yes, you should be listening to this episode.  And then send us a message about your experiences.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:The basis of this episode, of the podcast as a whole, and of the work we both do [3:05]We might curse in this episode, so watch out for little ears who may be listening [4:27]Message from a listener with a question that started this whole episode [4:39]Doctors as authority figures? [6:45]Why your baby needs to get off his lazy ass [9:40]Abby’s talk about authority and her experience [11:30]Who is the authority about your baby? [17:31]How much lactation education do providers get? [28:30]Why do we expect doctors to know it all?  Is that fair? [30:38]Breastfeeding is not only about nutrition for babies [37:35]Feeling touched out right now [39:13]We need to change our thinking!! [41:30]What does the AAP say? [43:40]Stories for upcoming podcast episodes! [47:45]Tip of the Week!  From smileykylie89 on IG [26:46] and Dariemcc on IG [28:00]This episode is sponsored by  Fairhaven HealthOther episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them outhttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/111-touched-out-and-when-to-wean/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/018-co-sleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/092-when-people-tell-you-how-to-breastfeed/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/112-why-breastfeed-beyond-infancy/Other things we mentioned that we wanted to shareAAP breastfeeding policyhttps://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/129/3/e827.full#content-blockFollow 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
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Apr 6, 2020 • 55min

Replay - Nighttime Breastfeeding With Tracy Cassels, PhD - Evolutionary Parenting

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby talks with Dr. Tracy Cassels, the author at Evolutionary Parenting. You do not want to miss this amazing interview.  Dr. Cassels will talk about how evolution plays a role in your baby’s behaviors, and why your baby does what they do as a newborn.  This is such an eye opening learning experience!  Sleep questions, behavior patterns…all of this and more.  This episode is a little longer than what we usually do, and we hope you enjoy it just as much as we did.  We would love to hear your thoughts as well!  Find Dr. Cassels at www.evolutionaryparenting.com and at www.facebook.com/evolutionaryparenting/Leave us a review and let us know what your favorite part of the interview was!  Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out. Please keep them coming!! Stay tuned because we will have another comment giveaway soon!!Dianne can be seen at DianneCassidyConsulting.com and Abby can be seen at thebadassbreastfeeder.com And you can now check us out on Youtube!Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes
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Mar 30, 2020 • 44min

COVID-19, Breastfeeding & Birth

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Are you worried about COVID 19 and how this may impact breastfeeding?Are you trying to figure out how to homeschool your child and breastfeed your baby?Were you wondering if we would do a COVID episode and what we would possibly have to say?Wait no longer.  Here you go.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:The elephant (or hurricane, as Abby said) in the roomBreastfeeding during Covid 19 [9:24]Should you separate from your baby if you are sick? [10:45]Breastfeeding during emergencies [12:04]World Breastfeeding Week theme about emergencies [12:04]World Health Organization (WHO) suggestions [14:15]Don’t let people come over [15:47]Resources on the website!  And consults with Dianne [17:30]Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations [20:11]Jack Newman [20:59]Separating mom and baby after delivery [22:27]Home schooling? Handling older babies during pandemic [27:18]Dianne’s teacher friend has advice [29:44]Suggestions for small kids - home school ideas [32:44]Mental health and engagement [35:12]Gypsyandspice on IG [35:50]Abby’s words of wisdom as a social worker [37:30]We are all in this together [39:49]Tip of the Week!  From Isabelle Henderson [18:45]This episode is sponsored by  www.badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comSome other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/015-nursing-aversion/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/014-nip-nursing-in-public-part-3/Other resources mentioned this weekhttp://www.usbreastfeeding.org/emergencieshttp://portal.ilca.org/files/in_the_news/Emergencies/FACTSforHCP.pdfhttps://www.unicef.org/emerg/index_50471.htmlFollow 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
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Mar 23, 2020 • 35min

Fun Uses for Breastmilk

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Badass Breastfeeding PodcastHave you ever wondered what you could do with breastmilk besides feed your baby?Have you ever thought someone was nuts when they used their breastmilk to heal a cut?Have you ever used your breastmilk for something other than feeding your baby?If you answered yes to any of these questions, you have to listen to this episode.If you have been waiting to tell someone about all the things you use breastmilk for, you really 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.comThings we talked about:What to do with leftover breastmilk!Lots of talk about breastmilk jewelry!Making lotion with breastmilk [9:39]Other medical things [10:20]~Cuts~Rashes~Eye and ear infections~How does this work??Breastmilk facials [11:30]Breastmilk soap [12:15]Abby almost falls off her chair explaining breastmilk soap [14:02]Keep breastfeeding through coronavirus!!! (a little side conversation) [17:26] Tip of the Week!  From Rachel Ray 09Can you use breastmilk that your baby CANNOT drink? [22:00] ~Allergy  ~Milk older than a year ~High lipaseMaking the most amazing popsicles ever [23:06]Abby describes the internet and what you should use it for [24:04]Breastmilk heals a scratch on a puppy [27:04]How breastmilk helped Abby’s allergy problem [29:23]What have you used your breastmilk for? Tell us! [34:29]This episode is sponsored by  MilkiesSome other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/067-breastfeeding-no-nos/IFollow 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
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Mar 16, 2020 • 34min

Breastfeeding and Medications

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!As a breastfeeding mother, have you ever wondered about medications?Have you ever been told that you cannot take a specific medication?Did you ever suffer with pain or illness because someone who is NOT a lactation consultant told you not to take a medication?If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you should be listening 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.comThings we talked about:Medications and breastfeedingBenefits of meds vs the risks of not taking it [8:20]Where do we get the info?  Or better yet, where shouldn’t we get info? [10:00]What drugs are a concern? [10:23]Drugs you can take when pregnant [11:38]Variables (because you know there are some) [14:41] ~Metabolizing ~Breastfeeding frequency ~Dosage ~Half life ~AgeTip of the Week!  From Ashley Joy Dosier on Facebook [21:45]Dianne’s medication soapbox [23:11] ~Not referring ~Stopping breastfeedingAbby’s ridiculous ear infection story [26:54]Is your doctor your boss? [30:15]Self advocacy [31:54]This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and MilkiesSome other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/052-postpartum-mood-disorders/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/103-post-weaning-depression/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/Resources for medications:LactmedInfantrisk.comMedications and Mothers Milk - Thomas HaleFollow 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
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Mar 9, 2020 • 37min

Guilt With Breastfeeding

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever experienced “mom guilt”? You know, that feeling of guilt you carry over everything as soon as you pee on the pregnancy test stick? Well, guilt seems to show it’s green, ugly head as soon as anything that has to do with breastfeeding comes up. Wanna talk about it?  Tune in for 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:Maternal guilt.  It feels like it’s everywhere~not just about breastfeeding!Guilt over weaning?  Regardless of what your breastfeeding relationship was like, you may feel guilt over where, when, how, and why you weaned your babe.  We may not have answers for you, but we do offer solidarity on the whole concept of motherhood and all that goes with it.Tip of the week was by hilljeai from InstagramDon’t miss the farmer/farming/animal discussion.  It’s a keeper.This episode is sponsored by Abby the Badass BreastfeederSome other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/062-feeling-guilty/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/099-when-you-dont-like-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/130-clogged-ducts-and-mastitis/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
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Mar 2, 2020 • 34min

Breastfeeding and Cavities

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever been told that you should wean because your baby will get cavities from your breastmilk?Are you convinced you should night wean because your sugary night-time milk is a toothache waiting to happen?Well get ready.  We are about to punch that theory in the teeth. 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:Why has breastfeeding become so difficult??  Just a side tirade everyone should listen to.***the question in everyone’s mind is - why is breastmilk only bad for baby’s teeth at night???***New information about WHY breastmilk isn’t bad for your baby’s teeth!We love science. Breastmilk INCREASED calcium. In teeth.  Bam, there you go naysayers.Here is the links to the studies if you want to check it out~Aly AAM, Erfan D, Abou El Fadl RK. Comparative evaluation of the effects of human breast milk and plain and probiotic-containing infant formulas on enamel mineral content in primary teeth: an in vitro study [published online ahead of print, 2019 May 23]. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent. 2019;10.1007/s40368-019-00448-2. doi:10.1007/s40368-019-00448-2.Moynihan P, Tanner LM, Holmes RD, et al. Systematic Review of Evidence Pertaining to Factors That Modify Risk of Early Childhood Caries. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2019;4(3):202–216. doi:10.1177/2380084418824262.Neves PA, Ribeiro CC, Tenuta LM, et al. Breastfeeding, Dental Biofilm Acidogenicity, and Early Childhood Caries. Caries Res. 2016;50(3):319–324. doi:10.1159/000445910Nirunsittirat A, Pitiphat W, McKinney CM, et al. Breastfeeding Duration and Childhood Caries: A Cohort Study. Caries Res. 2016;50(5):498–507. doi:10.1159/000448145.This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven HealthSome other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/057-cavities/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/Follow our Podcast~· https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~· Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com· Dianne 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 
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Feb 24, 2020 • 36min

Dealing With Unsupportive Medical Professionals

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever been told something about breastfeeding that may not be true?Do you feel like you may have received breastfeeding information from someone who is not a lactation professional?Was this non-lactation professional your pediatrician?  Dentist? Pharmacist?Well, you are not alone. 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:·Examples of bad advice we have heard from professionals[4:35]oYour baby’s teeth are rotting because of breastfeedingoYour breastmilk is water now that your child is over a yearoYou have to dump your breastmilk if you take an aspirin·Lack of education for families [7:10]·What is the point of this episode? (other than dianne and abby bitching about stuff) [8:54]·Options~what do you do when you get bad information? [10:15]oGo to the pressoAsk for a manageroConfrontationoEducate themoSmile and nodoRoll your eyes·Who do they work for? [12:45]oWhen to smile and nod·Where did your health professional, friend, family member get their breastfeeding education from? [25:18]·How would you deal with Aunt Sally? [26:20]·How to prepare for an altercation JUST IN CASE[34:42] This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health **Look for the Fairhaven Health Giveaway on the Badass Breastfeeder Facebook and Instagram!**Breastfeeding Tip of the Week is courtesy of  @theblublonde from the Badass Community [19:19]Some other episodes you should check out or we mentioned in this episodehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/057-cavities/Follow our Podcast~·https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~·Abby Theuring  https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com·Dianne 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/ScottHolmes 
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Feb 17, 2020 • 34min

Clogged Ducts and Mastitis

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Have you ever had a plugged duct?Have you ever wondered what the heck a plugged duct is?Have you ever wanted to put your tit in a teacup?Worried about mastitis?  Well, have we got a podcast 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.comThings we talked about:Plugged or Clogged ductsClogged ducts~what are they and how do the happen? [4:10]Tit in a teacup -picture on website [6:05]Heat or ice? [7:35]New uses for your electric toothbrush and/or your vibrator [8:11]Recurring plugs...can this happen? [10:20]Your milk is FINE [11:28]We definitely need another myth show [12:10]How many times can Abby say “tit in a teacup” [13:54]Other creative ways to clear a plug [14:08]Milk blebs [20:18]Mastitis [21:40]Natural remedies or medications?Recurring mastitis [27:08]Thrush [31:50]Look for a future episode about thrushThe Tip of the Week was from Rachel Dixie Monument [18:41]This episode is sponsored by PeanutWe didn't have other episodes about plugs or mastitis, but here are a couple episodes that are really good and can give you some badass info:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/026-misinformation-from-medical-professionals/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/008-schedules/Some additional really great info on plugs and mastitishttps://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/mastitis/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 

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