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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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  • Monday · 35 min

    Society and Low Milk Supply

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast

  • S1 · E511
    September 7 · 36 min

    Breastfeeding Trivia

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Believe it or not, there are more trivia cards! Join Dianne and Abby today as they do more trivia and talk about why (or why not) the answers are correct. See how many you can get right! 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: BF trivia cards [6:26] IV fluids [7:40] Engorgement and latch [9:15] Drinking this increases supply?? [11:55] Staying hydrated [15:10] % of babies breastfed [17:00] Baby’s health benefits [19:17] Using mom as a pacifier [25:45] Weight loss [29:20] More health benefits [33:18] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-trivia-3rd-round/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-trivia/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E510
    August 31 · 36 min

    You Don't Need That!

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Have you seen all the gimmicks out there available for breastfeeding parents? Everything from gummies to alcohol test strips. Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss several of these products and give you the run down. They are investigating these products, so you don’t have to! 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: If you’re giving your baby breastmilk, you’re breastfeeding [7:35] Gimmicks and scams [8:40] Gummies [14:20] Alcohol test strips [14:50] Milk quality tests [15:38] Review from the alcohol strips [24:53] Breastfeeding meter [26:41] Bottles [32:07] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/drinking-alcohol-while-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-products-you-need-and-dont-need/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E509
    August 24 · 55 min

    Milk Banking and Donation with Deb Youngblood, CEO of Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Have you ever wondered how a milk bank works? What happens to the milk that gets donated? Can anyone donate? And of course…how can you donate YOUR milk? Listen in today and learn more about milk banking and learn how to donate your milk. 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! HOW TO DONATE If you live in the northeast or want to read stories of others who have donated their milk click here. www.milkbankne.org To find a milk bank near you click here. https://www.hmbana.org/ Things we talked about: Who is Deb Youngblood? [7:53] How banking works [10:36] NEC [20:34] What happens to the milk? [25:26] The village donor milk brings [29:40] Some facts [36:14] Bereaved mothers [40:10] Supporting breastfeeding [44:34] How to donate [48:35] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/tattoos-piercings-surgeries-while-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/a-night-in-the-life-of-a-breastfeeding-dyad/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E508
    August 17 · 35 min

    Breastfeeding Comebacks

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Have you ever had anyone say anything weird to you about being pregnant or breastfeeding? Are you wishing you had a good comeback for the naysayers? Well this is the episode for you. Dianne and Abby asked the internet for comebacks to breastfeeding comments. Don’t 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: What is IGT? [7:00] The email behind the episode [9:25] Pregnancy comments [10:45] Birth comments [14:20] Breastfeeding comments [24:45] Comebacks from the internet [25:40] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-comebacks-to-breastfeeding-critics/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-in-public-2/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E506
    August 10 · 34 min

    Breastfeeding at Six Weeks

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast You’ve made it to 6 weeks. Now what? Today’s episode is all about what to expect at the 6-week mark. Is your baby sleeping better? Are you feeling physically better? Have you started pumping? So many things to consider! Listen in today to learn more! 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: Winner of the big giveaway [6:00] Indigenous Milk Medicine Week [6:20] Milk supply at 6 weeks [11:43] Growth spurts [14:40] Is your baby sleeping? [18:10] Pumping [26:40] How you feel physically [28:55] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/postpartum-mood-disorders/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/growth-spurts/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • August 5 · 38 min

    Self Care with Cicely Taylor of Engagement Therapy & Day Spa

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Engagement Therapy and Day Spa – https://etdsdetroit.com Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/etdsdetroit_curatedboxes/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Engagementspa Enter our giveaway on Instagram! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast 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! Set up your consultation with Dianne Check out Dianne’s blog here: Follow our Podcast: Breastfeeding myths to throw away today Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby: AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E505
    August 3 · 33 min

    Sleepy Babies

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Cake Maternity. Cake Maternity stocks one of the largest ranges of maternity, breastfeeding and pumping bras. Visit www.cakematernity.com and use code BADASS for 15% off! Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 when you spend $20 and get a free Badass Breastfeeding Podcast branded hooded towel! Click here! https://originalsprout.com/collections/the-badass-breastfeeding-podcast Do you have a sleepy baby? What do you do about feeds? What causes them to be so sleepy? Do you wake your baby or let them wake up on their own? Is it still feeding on demand if you wake them up to eat? And what about those feeding cues? Get all your answers today when you 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. You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox! Things we talked about: How much milk babies take in a day [7:17] World Breastfeeding Week Info [8:12] Early feeding cues [10:59] Specific newborn situations that make a baby sleepy [12:46] Breast compressions help [17:20] Babies older than a week [22:08] Things don’t have to be so structured [26:45] Reviewing the feeding cues [29:38] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E504
    July 27 · 36 min

    Breastfeeding and Cavities

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Today, Dianne and Abby are re-visiting the whole idea that breastfeeding gives your baby cavities. Is it true? Is it myth? Listen in today to see what the research says about cavities, breastfeeding and good old genetics. 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: Spotify comments [10:38] Comment from Dr. Jay Gordon (The tree branch…) [14:00] The research [14:50] The sugars [17:00] Inconsistent information [19:50] Genetics and cavities [22:50] Other foods contribute [28:18] Milk does not sit on the teeth [28:30] The ADA stance on breastfeeding [32:13] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-we-found-on-the-internet/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/medical-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E503
    July 20 · 53 min

    Celebrating Our 500th Episode!! Huge Giveaway!

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast This is our 500th Episode celebration! A HUGE thank you to every listener who has ever joined us on this journey. We are grateful for every story, every email, every review and every picture that has been shared with us. On to the next 500! Enjoythis episode as Abby and Dianne talk about the many experiences they had duringthe first 500 episodes! 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: Big giveaway package [6:29] How to enter the giveaway [9:40] August 2017 [11:59] Revolution Parenting start [19:00] Single parent email [21:30] How many downloads [26:04] The top 3 episodes! [29:03] Working and breastfeeding emails [35:19] Memories [39:40] Things we’ve learned [47:23] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/055-gross-stories/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E502
    July 13 · 37 min

    Breastmilk Fortifiers

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. What does it mean to fortify your breastmilk? And do lactation cookies really work? Today on the podcast, Dianne and Abby read are discussing breastmilk fortifiers and supplements and what they are used for. Do you know how many calories are in breastmilk? Listen in and find 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: #5 and #4 from our top 10 [6:05] Review with questions for this episode [6:44] How many calories in breastmilk? [12:09] Other supplements [24:18] Galactagogues – what are they? [26:02] First line of defense [26:40] Moringa [28:22] Lactation Cookies [29:49] What is placebo effect? [30:12] Regulated herbal supplements [33:46] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-first-days-home/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/005-first-days-home/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E501
    July 6 · 34 min

    Stress and Milk Supply

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSOR Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Do you have stress in your life? Who doesn’t, right? But the big question is…will stress impact your milk supply? Is it the number 1 killer of milk supply? Tune in today as Dianne and Abby talk about different types of stress and what stress really does to milk supply. If you are feeling stress around anything, you 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: Question about cavities [4:36] The BIG giveaway [13:50] #6 and #7 on the Top 10 list [14:36] Talking about stress [16:06] What really happens with stress [21:30] Ways to help with the stress [23:48] Acute stress vs chronic stress [30:35] The big takeaway [32:04] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/getting-a-good-latch-2/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • June 28 · 43 min

    REPLAY - Breastfeeding 101

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast Join us in Cincinnati and Indianapolis! https://babies-and-bumps.com/ Breastfeeding 101. All the things you need to know in one episode. And stay tuned for the follow up. Is that breastfeeding 102? Or 201? Oh well, Dianne and Abby will figure it 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: We haven’t done a 101 episode yet [6:30] Get yourself a lactation consultant [9:15] Benefits [11:45] Myths – food, drink [15:55] Pain [20:22] Stomach capacity [23:21] Sleepy babies [29:38] Cluster feeding [32:48] How often should you feed your baby? [36:28] How long do feeds last? [37:43] Episode is sponsored by Limerick Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-myths-to-put-in-the-garbage/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cluster-feeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/sleepy-breastfeeding-babies/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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~ 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

  • S1 · E500
    June 22 · 37 min

    Postpartum and Breastfeeding

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Society does not appreciate the postpartum period for what it really is. So much is happening during this time. Listen in today as Dianne and Abby discuss the postpartum period, what to expect and some red flags to watch out for too. 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 count down! Episodes 8 and 9 [10:50] Technically the first 6 weeks after delivery [12:27] The 4th Trimester [13:15] Pelvic floor [17:55] Cesarean recovery [19:32] Common physical changes [24:57] Changes in relationships [27:39] Identity changes [30:46] Red flags [34:43] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/combination-feeding-breastmilk-or-formula/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/post-weaning-depression/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/starting-solids-while-breastfeeding/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E499
    June 15 · 38 min

    Research of Emily Oster

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Have you ever heard of Emily Oster? She’s an economist turned parenting expert who boasts her opinions about breastfeeding into the air which can negatively influence new parents. Learn more about Emily and who she is affiliated with today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast. 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 Buzzsprout [5:42] Top 10 - #7…[9:11] Patreon – how did the conversation about Emily Oster start? [10:51] Who is she [12:08] Who else is watching? [20:58] What she says about breastmilk [22:30] The biggest Emily Oster flaw [27:45] Bobbie Formula [28:11] #BackoffBobbie [36:03] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/busting-milk-storage-myths/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/predatory-formula-marketing-with-rad-moms/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E498
    June 8 · 36 min

    How inductions affect breastfeeding

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast One badass wrote in to us to ask how inductions impact breastfeeding. So, we decided to do an episode on it. Dianne and Abby were both induced, so they also have their own stories to tell. Ever wonder how an induction may affect breastfeeding? Listen to this episode for answers! 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: Review and a question [6:28] Inductions can be difficult [13:30] Abby’s induction [16:00] Dianne’s Induction [18:00] What is Pitocin and what does it do? [19:58] Interventions lead to interventions [21:19] Coming in at #8…[23:28] How does this impact breastfeeding? [26:20] Fluids [31:48] Things to do/take aways for feeding [35:00] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-low-milk-supply/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/antenatal-hand-expression-of-colostrum/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E497
    June 1 · 37 min

    What is not low milk supply

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Breastfeeding has hit the news again! This time there was an article about low milk supply. Dianne and Abby decided it was important to discuss what is NOT low milk supply. Check out this episode today, especially if you have ever worried that your supply was not enough. 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: Coming in at #9… [8:35] Inductions [11:17] Low milk article [14:25] Kathryn Stagg IBCLC @IG [16:30] 10 things that do not indicate low milk [16:45] Baby feeding frequently [17:00] Baby wakes in the night [19:30] Size and leaking [21:18] Breasts feel soft [25:30] Pumping milk [26:42] Letdown [28:58] Short feedings [30:02] Taking a bottle after feeds [30:59] Can’t put the baby down [32:27] Abby’s list [35:28] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/caffeine-and-elimination-diets/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cluster-feeding/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E496
    May 25 · 36 min

    Newborn Weight Loss

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. I have never met a parent who was not worried about their baby gaining weight. What happens when they lose weight, or aren’t gaining the appropriate amount? Why does this happen? Listen in today while Dianne and Abby discuss weight gain in your breastfed baby and how to handle 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: How to know you’re done having kids? [5:49] 500 Episodes!! [10:04] Coming in at #10…[12:15] Weight loss in a baby [14:45] 1 st pediatrician appointment / weight loss [19:30] Expected weight gain [22:43] Red flag for weight loss [29:45] Watching the diapers [33:33] Why does this happen? [34:10] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/overfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dangers-of-overfeeding/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/when-baby-is-not-gaining- weight/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E495
    May 18 · 36 min

    Breastfeeding Your Second Baby

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Are you preparing for your second baby and unsure how breastfeeding will go? This is a really common feeling. Join us today as Dianne and Abby talk about what breastfeeding a second baby is like and give you some tips for making it work. 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: Review and a question – goats milk formula? [5:00] New research [8:05] This episode idea came from Detroit [14:35] Different birth, different postpartum [15:35] More milk with each baby [17:16] Dianne’s experience [22:30] Guilt [24:21] Abby’s experience [26:42] Tips [31:28] Things we talked about or Episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/003-tandem-breastfeeding-breastfeeding- while-pregnant/ https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/preparing-for-another-baby/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

  • S1 · E494
    May 11 · 1 hr 13 min

    How to sabotage breastfeeding with Jessica Isles from The Breastfeeding Foundation

    Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode! Join our Patreon Community! https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast SPONSORS Nursing Queen. Stylish nursing clothes that will make your life easier and that you’ll want to wear long after your nursing days are over. Use promo code BADASS for 10% off your purchase at www.nursingqueen.com. Original Sprout. Original Sprout carries safe and effective styling, body and hair care products that are safe for babies and great for adults. Use code BADASS26 at www.originalsprout.com for 25% off of your purchase. Today Abby has a really informational and inspiring interview for you with Jessica from The Breastfeeding Foundation. Learn more about how the formula companies manage to sabotage breastfeeding and what we can do to help in the fight. 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: Who is Jessica? [8:26] Beginning of the Breastfeeding Foundation [13:52] The Bobbie Ads [17:07] Fed is necessary [25:23] What is choice [26:49] Being paid to breastfeed [32:55] All the research [46:50] Lobbying against paid leave [49:38] Changing the definitions [51:30] The Mommy Wars [56:10] Microbiome / Antibiotics [1:04:04] The Call to Action! [1:06:58] CALL TO ACTION Links to the petitions and to donate www.thebreastfeedingfoundation.org/ Links to Jessica's highlighted articles. https://thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com/p/breastfeeding-an-economic-powerhouse https://thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com/p/only-1-in-4-americans-understand https://thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com/p/the-formula-industry-has-captured The link to all the articles on the account is www.thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com Things we talked about or episodes we think you should check out! https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/new-york-times-article-about-formula/ Set up your consultation with Dianne https://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.com Dianne 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/ScottHolmes

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