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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:

Traveling as a Breastfeeder May 22, 2023

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Planning a trip? Are you traveling with or without your baby? Are you nervous about how to handle it? Dianne and Abby cover all the hot topics about traveling while breastfeeding on today’s episode. Don’t travel anywhere without listening.

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Things we talked about:

Thank you, Detroit! [2:50]

Travel at night if possible [8:10]

Dianne’s story about traveling with a baby [9:54]

You can’t nurse while the car is moving [11:02]

You have less control when flying [13:34]

You are legally allowed to breastfeed on a plane [15:12]

Know the state laws [16:05]

Flying [21:39]

TSA and breastmilk [22:00]

Nursing on the plane [26:34]

Traveling without a baby [28:14]

Collection cups [30:29]

Nursing clothes [33:00]

Traveling with milk [34:47]

Today’s episode is brought to you by Rumble Tuff! The Rumble Tuff Breeze is a breast pump that allows you to record your most effective pump session. Use code BADASS for 20% off at www.rumbletuff.com!

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/102-pumping-and-traveling-with-breast-milk/

https://shebuystravel.com/breastfeeding-tips/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

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

Nipple pain with older babies and toddlers May 17, 2023

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Are you having nipple pain again? Didn’t you think you were done with nipple pain? Why does nipple pain happen with older babies? Listen for more information about nipple pain with older babies and what you can do about it.

Things we talked about:

You don’t expect nipple pain when baby is older [9:19]

Growth [11:07]

Teething [12:50]

Biting [18:25]

Pulling [22:45]

Sloppy latch [24:20]

Distracted babies [29:04]

Get a deeper latch [34:00]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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

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

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/
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

Baby Led Weaning May 15, 2023

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Is your baby ready for solids? Should you try baby led weaning? What is it, anyway? And are there benefits to BLW? Find out on this week’s episode as Dianne and Abby talk baby led weaning.

Things we talked about:

The Dr Phil Show [7:34]

What is BLW [10:15]

Letting your baby decide [11:30]

Choking [14:23]

Family eating [16:43]

Benefits of letting baby self feed [19:40]

Independence [19:41]

Development [20:42]

Appetite control [21:58]

Ease [22:55]

Variety [23:20]

Less expensive [23:55]

Family meals [25:50]

Combination feeding [26:40]

When to start? [29:55]

May lower the risk of obesity [32:50]

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

https://huckleberrycare.com/blog/baby-led-weaning

https://solidstarts.com/baby-led-weaning/

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

High Lipase-Does your milk smell funky? May 10, 2023

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Have you ever heard of high lipase in your milk? What is it and what does it mean? And what can you do about it? SO many questions but lots of answers on today’s episode. Check it out.

Things we talked about:

If baby doesn’t take the bottle, is it the milk or is it the bottle? [6:18]

High lipase milk tastes bad - soapy or metallic [11:18]

What is high lipase? [12:00]

Pumping and storing milk is not a natural thing [15:37]

Freezing milk does not stop lipase activity [17:40]

What do you do with milk from the freezer that tastes bad [18:50]

The milk is not bad, it just tastes bad [20:18]

Tasting your milk [20:51]

Having a baseline is important [26:09]

Scalding your milk [30:06]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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

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

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Does-Breast-Milk-Taste-ebook/dp/B00O57LIDC

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

Managing Nighttime Breastfeeding May 08, 2023

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What is physiologically normal for our babies to do when it comes to eating and sleeping? Today, Dianne and Abby have the answers. Learn all about Protocol #37 on today’s podcast.

Things we talked about:

The article on physiological nighttime behavior [5:30]

Clinical protocol #37 [6:50]

Breastfeeding IS self-soothing [8:50]

Normal infant feeding patterns [10:25]

Expressing milk vs direct feeding [13:58]

Let’s talk about the sleep [15:30]

Increased cortisol levels [17:30]

Baby carrying/Baby wearing [21:40]

Expectations for sleeping through the night [23:35]

Night pumping [26:42]

Apps [29:17]

Bedsharing/hazardous circumstances [39:15]

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastsleeping/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-bedsharing-sids/

https://abm.memberclicks.net/assets/DOCUMENTS/PROTOCOLS/Physiologic%20Infant%20Care%20Protocol%2037.pdf

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

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

What do our partners go through? May 03, 2023

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Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!

https://babies-and-bumps.com/

Partners adapt to having a baby differently than we do. This week, we hear a partner’s story of life after baby and how they managed the early days; what worked, what didn’t, and what is the new normal. Partners, definitely don’t miss this one.

Things we talked about:
How this episode happened [5:00]

Giving a bottle [6:25]

Not enjoying bottle feeding [7:18]

The relationship has changed [10:10]

You have to be friends [12:55]

What can partners do to help? [13:38]

Being on the same team [20:35]

Handling a crying baby [24:25]

We really need you [33:09]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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/032-partner-involvement/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-magic-of-skin-to-skin/

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

The Magic of Skin to Skin May 01, 2023

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Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!

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Skin to skin is amazing. But do you know all the benefits? Check in with Dianne and Abby today as they talk about the fantastic benefits of skin to skin for parents and baby.

Things we talked about:

Skin to skin with your partner [5:51]

Skin to skin is fascinating [8:22]

Is it new [10:22]

Some recent skin to skin research [18:10]

Heart and lung function [19:02]

Stabilization of body temperature [19:35]

Regulation of blood sugar [21:05]

Initiation of breastfeeding [24:42]

Transfer of good bacteria [26:00]

Separation distress call [27:35]

Relief from pain [29:12]

Enhancement of mother/baby communication [30:45]

Bonding [32:05]

Partner benefits [37:37]

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

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

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/apa.14754

https://babygooroo.com/articles/10-benefits-of-skin-to-skin-contact

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/implementing-standards-resources/skin-to-skin-contact/

https://www.fatherly.com/parenting/the-benefits-of-skin-to-skin

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

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

Balancing Breastfeeding and Pumping Apr 26, 2023

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Pumping and breastfeeding. Seems to be a delicate balance, right?

You can do it. And we can help. Listen up today for some tips on balancing pumping and breastfeeding.

Things we talked about:

Answering listener question [4:40]

There is no wrong [5:20]

How do you pump when breastfeeding 12x a day [8:40]

Milk catchers (not a hakaa) [11:00]

First feed of the day [11:35]

Making things convenient [13:20]

More stimulation = more milk [14:30]

How long to pump [20:18]

Comfort [24:02]

Getting help [27:00]

Things to remember [34:53]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/dealing-with-daycare/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/the-best-breast-pump-hacks/

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

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

How to help other breastfeeders Apr 24, 2023

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Submit your question and we’ll answer it in a future episode!

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Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!

https://babies-and-bumps.com/

Have you ever tried to give advice to someone only to have it thrown back at you? Or maybe someone gave you advice you didn’t want? What about when this happens with breastfeeding? Dianne and Abby talk about being a breastfeeding support person and helping people who may not want to be helped. Listen for more.

Things we talked about:

How this episode came about [5:40]

Being a lactation support person may not make a difference [9:00]

Don’t work harder than the person you are trying to help [9:55]

Scenario 1 [11:50]

Complaining about something without giving advice [17:04]

Scenario 2 [21:26]

Expectations [26:23]

Scenario 3 [27:50]

Being overly supportive [32:37]

We want people to feel empowered [33:12]

Scenario 4 [34:10]

Making an informed decision [37:10]

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-support-red-flags/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/131-dealing-with-unsupportive-medical-professionals/

Join our Patreon Community!

https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcast

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

Constantly Nursing Babies Apr 19, 2023

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Attend Babies and Bumps! Abby and Dianne will be in Detroit!
https://babies-and-bumps.com/

Do you feel like your baby is constantly nursing? Are you worried that they are nursing too much? Dianne and Abby are talking about the constantly nursing babies and what to expect and how to handle it.

Things we talked about:

Babies nurse all the time – weirdos [4:02]

We are set up for failure with info we receive [4:49]

Even when efficient, some babies nurse constantly [6:32]

Not a sign of low milk supply [7:25]

Sometimes it’s a certain time of day [8:05]

Marsupials [9:54]

Diaper count [12:32]

What do we expect to see [14:47]

Newborn nursing [19:50]

Babies don’t stick to a schedule or routine [23:15]

Babies nurse for lots of reasons [24:00]

Apps [24:58]

Feeling touched out and overwhelmed [28:10]

You are your baby’s person [32:35]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BADASS for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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

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~