

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast
Dianne Cassidy & Abby Theuring
Dianne Cassidy, IBCLC, and Abby Theuring, The Badass Breastfeeder, discuss everyday issues surrounding breastfeeding and motherhood, in ways everyone can relate to. This is the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast!
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Oct 7, 2024 • 39min
Obstacles to Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Milk Bank Challengehttps://share.conceiveabilities.com/thebadassbreastfeederJoin our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby talk about the Psychological barriers to breastfeeding and breastfeeding obstacles. Have you encountered any obstacles when breastfeeding? Listen in today to hear more about breastfeeding barriers and what you can do about it. 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Milk Bank Challenge [2:28]The Apps that track everything [7:15]Psychological barriers [12:34]Sagging breasts and breast appearance [13:50]Fathers/Partners objections [19:20]Fear that the baby won’t receive adequate nourishment [28:28]Job demands [31:08]Physical discomfort [31:49]Societal pressures [32:50] This episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops making the lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SO yesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://tghncollections.pubpub.org/pub/8-the-psychological-effects-of-breastfeeding/release/2https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/all-those-baby-and-breastfeeding-apps/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bonding-without-bottles/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby: AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Sep 30, 2024 • 39min
Psychology of Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby talk about the psychological effects of breastfeeding. Learn more about the interesting stuff your body is capable of when you are breastfeeding. Abby also reads some messages with questions. Don’t miss out! 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Abby’s messages to share [7:47]On to psychological stuff [11:57]Oxytocin and prolactin [12:52]Maternal bonding [15:12]Stress regulation [20:55]Coping strategies – sleep [27:18]Infant cues [30:09]Post partum depression [32:40] This episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops making the lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SO yesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/114-the-attachment-effect/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Sep 23, 2024 • 38min
Sleep in the fourth trimester
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you in the 4th trimester, struggling with infant sleep? Are you wondering what is normal and whether your baby should be sleeping longer? Sleep is such a difficult subject when it comes to babies. Today Dianne and Abby talk about what is normal for the 4th trimester and what is normal for babies when it comes to sleep. 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:What is the 4th Trimester? [6:29]Not the time for intervention [8:10]How many hours do newborns sleep? [10:44]Active sleep cycle (and the other cycles too) [13:20]What happens at 3-5 months of age [20:05]Waking babies to feed [22:14]Circadian Rhythms [26:12]Things you can do [29:00]Swaddling – should you or not? [32:38] This episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops making the lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SO yesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-baby-sleeping-through-the-night-yet/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Sep 16, 2024 • 45min
Replay - Nighttime Sanity as a Breastfeeder
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Listen in for some more tips and information about what to do when night time comes around and you just want to hold on to whatever sanity you have left. 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: Medications question- specifically contrast [4:32]Breastmilk at night [8:30]Day/night confusion [9:57]Positions for breastfeeding at night [14:50]Do babies always need night feeds? [23:43]Growing and joint pain [24:15]Boundaries [30:17]Dream feeds [32:50]Creatine routine [36:35]Today’s episode is brought to you by Dockatot! Dockatot is a multi-functional lounging, playing, chilling, and snuggling dock for baby and toddlers! Use code BADASS for 15% off and free shipping at www.dockatot.com! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/ https://www.drjaygordon.com/search?q=sleep Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Best Breastfeeding Book!!https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1 Check out Dianne’s blog here~https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/ Follow our Podcast~https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com Here 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

Sep 9, 2024 • 37min
D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDo you get a “doomsday” feeling when you start to breastfeed? Have you ever felt that something just isn’t right with breastfeeding? You may be experiencing D-MER. Listen today as Dianne and Abby discuss D-MER and what you can do to help manage it. 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Email from a listener [5:19]How D-MER is described [6:34]What causes it? [7:26]What D-MER is NOT [14:32]The different intensities of D-MER [20:13]What can you do about it? [21:44]What makes D-MER worse? [24:20] This episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops making the lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SOyesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-aversion-with-melissa-morns/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-aversion-creepy-crawlies-when-breastfeeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Sep 2, 2024 • 38min
5 Lies About Breastfeeding
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever heard something about breastfeeding and wondered if it were true? Today Dianne and Abby are talking about lies that surface when talking about breastfeeding. Have you heard any of these lies? 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Breastfeeding and formula feeding are the same [4:53]Feeding from the breast is different than feeding from the bottle [6:17]Breastfeeding does not increase IQ (this one is kind of controversial) [12:57]Breastfeeding does not have the health benefits it claims to have [19:12]Breastfeeding has no benefit after 1 year [25:29]Breastfeeding into toddlerhood isn’t normal [30:02] This episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops making the lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SO yesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-breastmilk-changes-with-your-child/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/do-environmental-toxins-pass-to-breastmilk/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Aug 26, 2024 • 35min
Spitting Up
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastDoes your baby spit up? Are you worried that they are spitting up too much or too often? What’s normal? Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about spitting up, what is normal and ways you can help your baby. Don’t miss it! 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:The questions families have about spitting up [4:17]Info from a myths episode [5:30]Why it happens [6:19]Reflux [9:13]Overfeeding is a thing [15:48]Too much milk [21:53]What you can do to help [25:17] This episode is sponsored by: Ceres Chill, a company that never stops makingthe lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SO yesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dangers-of-overfeeding/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Aug 19, 2024 • 56min
Fighting Misinformation with Radical Moms Union
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday Dianne and Abby are talking with Andrea from Instinctual Mothering and Radical Moms Union about formula marketing. You definitely don’t want to miss 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Interview with Andrea [4:16]Who is Andrea? [5:06]Moms against corporate interest [10:09]The mommy wars [13:46]Bobbie [18:21]Taking action [27:39]The medical history [40:07]Making decisions without bias [44:49]#backoffbobbie [53:24]#bobbiepartner [53:53] SPONSORToday’s episode is brought to you by Ceres Chill, a company that never stops making the lives of breastfeeding parents easier. Clunky coolers, bulky bags, batteries, cords and plastic in landfills are SO yesterday! Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com. Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/formula-marketing/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/postpartum-mood-disorders-2/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Aug 12, 2024 • 35min
Should you give breastfeeding advice?
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastHave you ever tried giving breastfeeding advice to another parent? How did that go? Today Dianne and Abby discuss a specific situation when a listener tried to give breastfeeding advice to her sister. Listen to get all the details on how that worked out! 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:Question from a listener about pumping and supply [1:35]Email from Hailey [5:00]Where’s the line between helping and being intrusive? [12:38]What it’s like to learn something new postpartum [15:05]We take it personally when someone doesn’t want our help [17:46]Feeling sad for others [27:33]It’s their journey [31:15] This episode is sponsored by: The Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-to-help-other-breastfeeders/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/045-becoming-a-breastfeeding-advocate/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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

Aug 5, 2024 • 34min
Transition to Cup or Bottle
Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastAre you considering giving your baby a cup but not sure how or when? Have you tried bottles, but your baby isn’t taking to it? Then today’s episode is for you. Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about when to introduce a cup to your baby and discuss how to introduce a bottle to your baby. 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about:A message from a listener [6:27]Cups! [11:00]Going from breast to cup [11:45]What’s the best cup [13:27]Bottles [16:37]Bottle vs breast…which is easier? [17:44]Who should give the bottle? [21:56]How much to give per bottle [23:40]Baby behavior about bottles at 4 months [32:05] This episode is sponsored by: The Badass Breastfeeding Podcast! Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/introducing-bottles-to-a-breastfed-baby/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/difference-between-breast-and-bottle/https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/039-bottle-feeding/ Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/ Check out Dianne’s blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, 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


