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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:

Dealing with Daycare Apr 17, 2023

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Is your baby in daycare? Are you dealing with a daycare situation that feels overwhelming? You are not alone. Sending your baby to daycare IS difficult. We have some stories and tips to help.

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!

Today’s episode is brought to you by Larken! Larken is a line of game-changing maternity and postpartum essentials including nursing and pumping bras! use code BADASS for 10% off at www.shoplarken.com!
Things we talked about:

The Marsupial story [2:50]

Daycare doesn’t know your baby [8:20]

Staff turnover [12:38]

Stories from the internet [13:13]

Infant intake for the day [14:52]

Babies don’t need more volume [17:30]

The 3 month drop [18:35]

Sending exactly what is needed [23:28]

Cues [24:25]

When Abby left her baby with her parents [30:58]

Pumping fresh [34:39]

Tips for dealing with daycare [35:07]

Consider what breastfeeding is like for your baby [36:16]

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-the-4th-trimester/

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

Introducing Bottles to a Breastfed Baby Apr 12, 2023

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Are you ready to start bottles but feeling nervous about it? Or have you already started bottles, but your baby hates it? Now what? Listen today as Dianne and Abby talk about the when and how of introducing bottles to your baby.

Things we talked about:

Messages from 2 exclusive pumpers [3:21]

When to start introducing bottles [12:37]

Where do you get the milk? [14:56]

Who should give the bottle? [16:27]

Paced feeding [23:06]

Bottle feeding isn’t easier [25:05]

Waiting too long to introduce a bottle [27:00]

Childcare and overfeeding and bottle refusal [31:33]

What to do if baby won’t take a bottle at all [35:00]

Bottles aren’t all the same [37:05]

Trying a cup instead of a bottle [38:40]

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!

Today’s episode is sponsored by Milkify! Milkify is the concierge breast milk freeze-drying service. Visit www.milkify.me and mention code BADASS for $25 off your first order.

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/how-bottle-feeding-differs-from-breastfeeding/

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

Join our Patreon Community!

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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 While Pregnant Apr 10, 2023

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Breastfeeding while pregnant…how does this happen? Should you breastfeed while pregnant? Is it safe? Listen up and get all the information you need to breastfeed while pregnant.

Things we talked about:

Abby breastfed while pregnant [7:00]

Let’s start with misinformation [7:45]

Breastfeeding does cause uterine contractions [8:15]

It is safe to breastfeed while pregnant [12:35]

Nutrients [12:45]

Milk supply drops while pregnant [21:02]

Nursing aversion [24:13]

Roadblocks to nursing while pregnant [29:48]

Breastfeeding while in labor [33:54]

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!
Today’s episode is brought to you by Larken! Larken is a line of game-changing maternity and postpartum essentials including nursing and pumping bras! use code BADASS for 10% off at www.shoplarken.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/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/

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

Myths About Starting Solids Apr 05, 2023

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It’s been a while since we had a solids episode – so let’s talk about the myths surrounding solids. Today Dianne and Abby are discussing what is mythical and what is truth around solid foods, and Abby has some info from 1957. Don’t miss out.

Things we talked about:

It’s been a while since a solids episode! [5:40]

Info from 1957 [6:30]

Myth: the baby will sleep [12:57]

Myth: start with rice cereal [14:24]

Tongue thrusting reflex [16:10]

Starting solids at 4 months [19:50]

Older babies still need breastmilk [22:27]

Allergens [24:04]

Myth: vegetables before fruit [26:15]

Some vegetables are fruit [30:15]

Myth: waiting between foods [32:50]

Myth: food should be bland [33:25]

Milk [35:20]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF23 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/starting-solids-with-the-breastfeeding-baby/

https://sharonmazel.com/9-myths-and-truths-about-starting-solids/

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

Pumping Stories From Badasses Apr 03, 2023

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Pumping. Do you hate it? Do you tolerate it? Do you love it? We asked the internet, and you will want to hear the responses. Tune in today for validation.

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:

Dianne and Abby on tour! [2:30]

Prenatal pump attitude vs post partum pump attitude [7:20]

You do not need to pump to maintain supply [9:28]

Messages from the internet [11:07]

The need for more pumping support [13:28]

Changing pump parts [14:41]

Message from someone who loved pumping and why [17:18]

Feed the baby not the freezer [24:20]

Exclusive pumping for 2 years [27:05]

Pumps have changed a lot over the years [29:00]

Cleaning ALL THE PARTS [31:52]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Milkify! Milkify is the concierge breast milk freeze-drying service. Visit www.milkify.me and mention code BADASS for $25 off your first order.

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/pumping-myths/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/107-pumping-and-dumping-your-breastmilk/

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

Normal Newborn Behavior Mar 29, 2023

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Do you ever wonder what the heck your newborn is doing?

What’s normal and what’s not? And does everything mean the baby is hungry?

Learn all about newborn behaviors and learn a little more about what your baby is doing and why.

Things we talked about:

Message from a listener with information for the Badasses about TTC [2:55]

Dianne starts with crying [8:00]

The crying curve [9:00]

Dunstan Baby Language [13:58]

Fussy after feeds [16:50]

Babies don’t like to be put down [18:06]

Think about the age [21:20]

Babies like rhythmic movement [23:30]

Overstimulation [24:07]

Newborn reflexes [30:45]

Do babies know hunger or full? [33:22]

Waking through the night [39:15]

Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Motif

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

https://www.uerm.edu.ph/Forms/research/HSJ%205.1%20Jan.%20June%202016.pdf#page=6

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/colic/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/088-normal-newborn-breastfeeding-behaviors/

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

Touched Out and Unsexy Mar 27, 2023

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Do you feel touched out, overwhelmed with everything and unsexy? If you do, you are not alone. We asked the internet how they feel about it too. Check out their answers on this week’s episode.

Things we talked about:

Comments from the internet [5:39]

Our partner doesn’t necessarily experience a change to routine [8:40]

No prep for this feeling [9:30]

Pushing buttons and violating boundaries [12:58]

Love language [13:33]

Communication [14:41]

Partners take it personally [16:45]

Message from a listener who is not touched out [21:18]

Sharing the load [22:53]

Our hyper-sexualized culture [27:26]

Someone got “thrown to the bin” [32:10]

Submitting can lead to resentment [34:17]

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/079-boobs/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/060-breastfeeding-and-sex-drive/

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

New Pump Law Mar 22, 2023

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A new law protecting parents at work has passed. The PUMP Act aims to close loopholes in the Break Time for Nursing Mothers law which passed in 2010 that requires employers to provide breaks in non-bathroom private spaces to pump.
Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF23 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

Today's episode is sponsored by Milkify! Milkify is the concierge breast milk freeze-drying service. Visit www.milkify.me and mention code BADASS for $25 off your first order.
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

Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding Mar 20, 2023

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Trying to conceive. How does this work if you are still breastfeeding?

What if you want another baby? Tune in today to hear Dianne and Abby discuss getting pregnant while still breastfeeding.

Things we talked about:

Not planning to breastfeed, but listening to a breastfeeding podcast [3:25]

The message that started this episode [6:50]

Deciding what is priority [8:48]

Another listener message [13:20]

Spacing babies [20:37]

IVF [23:20]

Abby’s story [25:10]

Practicing boundaries [30:35]

What if you don’t want to tandem feed? [33:10]

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/night-weaning-and-boundaries/

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 Engorgement Mar 15, 2023

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Did you feel engorged after your baby was born? How did you manage it? Dianne and Abby break down what engorgement is, how to manage it and some things you can do to reduce your chances of becoming engorged.

Things we talked about:

Changes to your body [7:10]

What is engorgement [8:50]

What causes it? [12:23]

Mastitis [14:10]

Delay of milk [16:12]

Managing engorgement [20:20]

Ice is key [20:50]

What makes engorgement worse? [23:54]

Skipping feeds [24:29]

Medications and fluids [26:08]

Reclining and lymphatic massage [30:08]

Lactating breast changes [32:25]

Latch issues [33:20]

Today’s episode is sponsored by Motif Medical. The Motif Luna breast pump is proven to provide more milk in less time. Use code BABF23 for 15% off at www.motifmedical.com!

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://www.azdhs.gov/documents/prevention/nutrition-physical-activity/breastfeeding/reverse-pressure-softening.pdf

https://www.mayabolman.com/videos/v/basicsofbreastmassage

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/mastitis-madness/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
Follow our Podcast~