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**Badass Breastfeeding Podcast**

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!

Latest Episodes:

Supplementing Nov 13, 2023

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Were you ever told you have to supplement your baby? How do you know how, how much, how long? Listen in today as Dianne and Abby try to clear up some of the confusion around supplementing.

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Things we talked about:

If you have to supplement, it doesn’t mean it’s forever [5:53]

Supplementing with your milk [7:59]

Sometimes supplementing is unavoidable [12:02]

Over supplementing [12:38]

Using weighed feeds to help [16:04]

How is overfeeding an issue? [19:30]

The Target story [23:44]

Making a decision based on what you want to do [30:00]

It’s ok to get help [32:25]

There are different options for supplementing [33:20]

Everything feels like forever [35:12]

This week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/more-breastfeeding-myths/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dangers-of-overfeeding/

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

Breastfeeding Misconceptions Nov 06, 2023

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Today on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, listen as Dianne and Abby discuss some common breastfeeding misconceptions, what they mean and how to get past them. Don’t miss this episode!

Things we talked about:

Misconceptions -kinda like myths but not the same [4:40]

The baby sleeps [5:46]

Refilling the breast [7:50]

The breast is for nurture and nutrition [11:30]

Making milk for more than 1 baby [13:56]

Medications [22:07]

Feedings [27:02]

Limiting time at the breast [28:48]

Experiencing nipple pain [30:30]

When should breastfeeding start [34:28]

How often to feed / schedules [37:05]

Formula [39:07]

Supplementing [39:52]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/high-lipase-does-your-milk-smell-funky/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/formula-marketing/

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

Growth Spurts Oct 30, 2023

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What is a growth spurt and when do they happen? What’s the difference between growth spurts and sleep regression? Learn all about your baby’s growth spurts, when to expect them and what you can do about them on today’s episode. Don’t miss it.

Things we talked about:

How much does your baby grow in a year? [6:11]

Don’t confuse growth spurts and developmental milestones [6:35]

When do growth spurts happen [8:40]

Signs of growth spurts [9:09]

Message from IG [16:13]

3-6 weeks [17:00]

3-6 months [23:42]

What you can do [25:59]

Dream feeds [28:37]

Are sleep regression and growth spurts the same? [32:10]

Bottom line [38:12]

Episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill and Milk By Mom

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/4-month-sleep-regression/

https://www.happiestbaby.com/blogs/baby/growth-spurts
This week’s episode is sponsored by Milk By Mom! With innovative freeze-drying technology, you can store and transport breast milk effortlessly, without compromising its nutritional value. Use code BADASS for 10% your order at www.milkbymom.com.

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

Co-Sleeping with a toddler and baby Oct 23, 2023

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What is it like to share a bed with a newborn and a toddler? Is that even possible? Listen today as Dianne and Abby share stories from the internet about bedsharing with babies and toddlers.

Things we talked about:

Lots of internet stories today [6:02]

Safety [6:43]

Where do partners sleep [8:28]

Toddler in the sidecar [12:11]

Should toddlers still be waking [15:09]

Trying other things first [21:50]

Family bed [24:00]

Find what works for you [27:53]

Do they wake each other? [28:46]

Keeping twins together [29:39]

Today’s theme – king size mattress!! [37:46]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/replay-bed-sharing-and-getting-sleep/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/safe-co-sleeping/

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~

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

Breastfeeding After 4 Months Oct 16, 2023

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Can you have breastfeeding problems after 4 months? What can happen? Today Dianne and Abby discuss problems that can arise when breastfeeding past 4 months of age. Listen up and learn some cool new things about your baby!

Things we talked about:

What do you do if you have problems after 4 months [7:49]

You’re in the minority if breastfeeding past 6 months [11:20]

What your baby is doing at 4 months [13:06]

What your baby is doing at 6 months [15:40]

Distraction [21:50]

Solids [24:00]

Sleep “regression” [26:50]

What your baby is doing at 9 months [35:09]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-strikes/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/teething-and-biting/

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

Overactive/Forceful Letdown Oct 09, 2023

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What is overactive letdown and how do you know if you have one? Is it the same thing as oversupply? These questions answered, along with ways to handle overactive letdown on today’s episode. Don’t miss it.

What is overactive letdown? [6:37]

You have several letdowns in a feeding [7:50]

IG Messages [9:27]

Clamping [11:20]

Reclining/laid back [12:35]

Symptoms [13:47]

Not an overnight fix [15:46]

Spitting up [16:55]

Things you can do [20:20]

Signs of forceful letdown [21:35]

This is temporary [28:35]

When to see an LC [30:53]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/supply-worries/fast-letdown/

https://www.lllc.ca/oversupply-and-forceful-letdown

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/oversupply/

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

Formula Marketing Oct 02, 2023

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Do you know the history behind formula marketing? You may be really surprised about how deep the formula marketing goes, starting long, long ago. Listen today to get a history lesson on how far back marketing tactics go.

Things we talked about:

This is NOT a formula bashing episode [3:50]

The Lancet Series [5:24]

Decisions don’t necessarily come from science [8:30]

First example regarding research [10:58]

The hospital design [11:35]

The late 19th early 20th century – formula start [15:08]

Formula feeding was vogue [19:40]

Marketing itself is not unethical [23:57]

Weight gain [28:40]

Things we still hear today [29:42]

Fed is best [34:25]

Breastfed babies 1967 [39:36]

No room for this type of marketing [43:55]

Lancet Series list of recommendations [44:10]

This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Code BADASS for 15% off your purchase is already applied at www.fairhavenhealth.com.

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

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

Difference Between Breast and Bottle Sep 25, 2023

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Do you worry about nipple confusion? Have you ever thought that bottle feeding is much easier for your baby than breastfeeding? Tune in today to learn all about why bottle feeding is not easier than breastfeeding.

Things we talked about:

Both partners should be a breastfeeding class! [4:36]

For most families, bottle feeding is necessary [7:43]

Everyone thinks bottle feeding is easier [8:25]

Babies are born with a suck reflex [10:38]

Physiologically bottle feeding is harder for a baby [11:30]

The snoring conversation [15:00]

Creating a vacuum [17:06]

Tongue position: breast and bottle [20:46]

Do babies burn more energy breastfeeding? [22:37]

Nipple confusion [25:39]

Emotional attachment to breastfeeding [31:49]

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottles-versus-breast/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/071-overfeeding-paced-bottle-feeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bottle-refusal/

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

REPLAY - Cannabis and Breastfeeding Sep 18, 2023

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It’s the episode so many have asked about…

Cannabis and breastfeeding. What do we know so far?

Tune in this week to find out 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:

What you will get from this episode [5:28]

Research – not a lot of answers [8:09]

Dose dependent [9:00]

Everything passes through the milk [10:50]

Oil and edibles [15:20]

Info from Dr. Hale [18:25]

Safety [ 23:35]

We don’t know how much is too much [24:35]

Smoking vs formula [27:15]

Be safe! [29:36]

This episode is sponsored by LaVie! LaVie designs lactation massagers to make beast massage easier. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.laviemom.com.
Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://journals.lww.com/mcnjournal/Fulltext/2022/01000/Marijuana_and_Breastfeeding.11.aspx?context=LatestArticles&casa_token=BDlDE4LjseMAAAAA:DsW1AWNnTkttr6lhYPAr-2X40s8s8t_ZX0TTV7e_NvM9gsBHhv7ylMAhXXcF2KC9TZfHvaCpfsbT8Kh2FNM

https://www.scarymommy.com/marijuana-and-breastfeeding/?amp=1

https://www.parents.com/news/cannabis-while-breastfeeding-study/

https://europepmc.org/article/NBK/nbk570616

Set up your consultation with Dianne

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

Don’t Forget!! Dianne and Abby have started the new parenting podcast! Check out Revolution Parenting!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1755123/8400508

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

Hunger cues of breastfeeding babies Sep 11, 2023

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Does it seem like everything your baby does is a feeding cue? Of course it does. Tune in today as Dianne and Abby discuss cues, and how to really tell if your baby is hungry.

Things we talked about:

Cues are confusing [4:08]

IG Message [5:16]

Learning your baby [10:07]

Rooting [12:29]

Sucking fingers [14:05]

Open/close mouth [21:20]

Turns towards the breast/chest [23:26]

Bottle feeding is not easier for babies [24:45]

Squirming around/fussiness [26:51]

Crying as a hunger cue? [27:39]

So how do you tell if baby is hungry? [28:55]

Watching the suck/swallow ratio [30:00]

This week’s episode is sponsored by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.
This episode is also sponsored by Fairhaven Health. Fertility, pregnancy and breastfeeding products. Code BADASS for 15% off your purchase is already applied at www.fairhavenhealth.com.

Links to information we discussed or episodes you should check out!

https://blog.babycues.com/2020/july/newborn-hunger-cues-explained/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/feeding-and-hunger-cues/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/030-distracted-babies/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
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