Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are discussing bonding without a bottle. What ways can people in your life bond with your baby without feeding him or her a bottle?  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  Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, my friend at work had a baby.  She said that he won’t sleep unless she is holding him, and he wants to eat all the time.  I feel so bad for her!  I am so glad our little guy wasn’t like that.”  “Honey, our little guy WAS like that.  You don’t remember?  He always seemed like he was unhappy unless we were holding him, and you were breastfeeding A LOT.” “Wow!  I must’ve forgot what it was like!  So I guess it must be normal.”  “Honey, Dianne and Abby are talking about newborn behaviors on the podcast this week.  It’s interesting!  You should listen.  And tell your friend to listen too!  I bet it will help her feel better to know that this is all normal stuff.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are discussing newborn behaviors, what to expect, and how that may influence your breastfeeding.  Whether you remember it very clearly, or if you forgot what it was like, you are sure to learn something from this episode.  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  Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes 

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, someone at work today mentioned that I should be weaning our little guy from breastfeeding pretty soon since he is almost a year.  I don’t know if I want to wean him.” “Honey, why do you have to decide now?”  “I guess I was just surprised.  I haven’t thought much about it.  It was so difficult to get into a good place with breastfeeding. I don’t think I am ready to stop.  But should I?”  “Honey, you will have to listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.  Dianne and Abby are talking about breastfeeding toddlers.  It might be just what you need to help make a decision that will be ok for you and the baby.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about the controversial subject of extended breastfeeding and nursing a toddler.  Have you nursed an older child?  How did that make you feel?  Did you feel like society was judging you?  Dianne and Abby want to thank all the mothers who sent in photos!  We are thrilled at how many photos we received.  They were all beautiful.   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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby is honored to interview Lauren, one of the winners of the Breastfeeding/Pumping in Public photo contest.  It is amazing to hear Lauren’s story about what it is like to be a breastfeeding / pumping mother while attending to her duties as a soldier in the U.S. Army.  Dianne and Abby want to thank all the mothers who sent in photos!  We are thrilled at how many photos we received.  They were all beautiful.  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, my friend at work thinks her baby girl might be tongue tied.  I wish I could help but I am not sure how.”  “Honey, what makes her think the baby is tongue tied?”  “Hmm, I’m not sure.  I guess just because she isn’t feeding well and she is having pain” “Honey, this week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about why you should not jump into the assumption that your baby is tongue tied.  Maybe you should suggest that she listen to the podcast.  I bet it will help”  “Honey, I think I will listen too.  I bet I could learn something as well, and maybe I can help other mothers.”  This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby talk about how to determine whether or not your baby really has a tongue tie.  And what if he does?  Should you get it revised?  Tune in and learn more about how to determine if your baby needs a revision or needs feeding help.  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Abby interviews her husband, Josh, about breastfeeding in public, breastfeeding beyond infancy and the sexualization of female breasts!  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, whenever I try to feed our little guy he just cries and won’t latch.  What if he doesn’t want to breastfeed anymore?  What if he weaned?  I am devastated!” “Honey, our little guy loves breastfeeding.  Try not to panic.  Luckily, Dianne and Abby are talking about nursing strikes this week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!  It sounds like that’s what might be happening.  Why don’t you listen and see if that helps?” “I will listen!  Thank goodness, I really didn’t want our breastfeeding relationship to end!” This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby tackle the topic of nursing strikes.  Why they happen, what to do if it does happen, and how to get past it.  Do babies really wean when they have a nursing strike?  Listen and find out!”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

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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, I am not pumping as much as I usually do.  I am worried.  What if my supply is decreasing?  What will I do about milk for our little guy?”  “Honey, I know you are used to seeing a specific amount of milk when you pump.  But I don’t think that matters.”  “How do you know?”  “Honey, I listened to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week!  Dianne and Abby are talking about things that are NOT a sign of low milk supply and pumping output is one of them! You have to listen!”  “I am going to listen right now!  I need all the encouragement I can get!”  This week, Dianne and Abby break down several breastfeeding topics that are often related to low milk supply.  However, it doesn’t mean you have low milk supply at all!  Listen up while Dianne and Abby debunk these myths and you will feel WAY better about your milk supply.  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

Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!“Honey, I am worried.  We were at the pediatrician today and our little guy didn’t gain as much weight as I thought he would have.”  “Really honey?  I am surprised.  I thought he was eating well, and he is certainly busy and doing everything a little guy his age should be.  What did the pediatrician say?”  “Well, we have to go back again in about a week to check his weight, but I am nervous that I will have to give formula.”  “Hmm, maybe we should listen to the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast this week.  The subject is weight gain.  I assumed that was a newborn, maybe they are talking about weight gain at any age for breastfed babies.  Let’s check it out – I bet they have suggestions that will help!” This week, Abby and Dianne are talking about weight gain with breastfed babies, and what to expect.  Often as babies get past the first few months, weight gain slows.  What should you do if this happens with your baby?  Listen this week and find out more! 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