Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

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Delayed Onset Low Milk Supply Nov 28, 2022

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

We had a question from a Badass listener about delayed low milk. What does delayed low milk mean anyway? Delayed after birth or delayed when the baby is a few months old?

We will answer this question and give suggestions to help. Don’t miss this week’s 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:

Define delayed onset low milk [6:25]

Message from a listener [7:20]

Things we overlook [9:05]

Supplementing [12:50]

Overfeeding [13:27]

Sleep training [14:18]

BF U.S.A and early feeding [15:49]

Primary and secondary low milk supply [20:18]

Medical reasons for delayed low milk supply [23:00

Feeding on one side because of gas? [25:19]

Suggestions to help [28:40]

Tongue tie [32:41]

Today’s episode is brought to you by Silverette! Silverette silver nursing cups are your one-stop solution to soothe and protect your nursing nipples! Use code BADASS at www.silveretteusa.com for 15% off!

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/native-breastfeeding-week-interview-with-jasha-lyons-echo-hawk/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/081-not-signs-of-low-milk-supply/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/is-it-low-milk-supply/

https://breastfeedingusa.org/content/article/losing-your-milk-what-seems-dwindling-milk-can-actually-be-normal-changes-baby-and-y

Set up your consultation with Dianne

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https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

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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

Becoming an IBCLC Nov 23, 2022

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Have you ever thought about becoming an IBCLC, but not sure how to get started?

Dianne and Abby break it down in this week’s episode. Listen to it and get started. We need IBCLC’s.
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:

Native American Heritage Month [3:01]

Follow up on gassy babies [4:50]

How do I start [12:10]

Education guidelines – must haves [12:55]

Lactation Specific Education [15:53]

IBLCE [20:40]

Science courses needed [22:20]

Pathways [24:12]

Mentorship [26:09]

Exam [28:19]

It’s not a cheap process [34:50]

Other support people for lactation [36:43]

This week’s episode is brought to you by Ceres Chill! Ceres Chill offers guaranteed convenience with their double walled stainless steel container for breastmilk or formula. Use code BADASS15 for 15% off at www.cereschill.com.

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/native-breastfeeding-week-interview-with-jasha-lyons-echo-hawk/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/045-becoming-a-breastfeeding-advocate/

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

Dieting and health as a breastfeeder Nov 21, 2022

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

Diets and being healthy. Is this the same thing?

And does your milk supply suffer if you are dieting? We talk about all of that and more this week.

Things we talked about:

Information that is not based off medical research [6:54]

Message from a listener [11:59]

Keto Diet-what it is, what it means [21:00]

Are diets successful? [27:22]

The mental health piece of it [31:23]

Does weight = healthy all the time? [35:29]

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.thelactationnutritionist.com/post/is-keto-safe-while-breastfeeding

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/what-is-self-care/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/109-losing-weight-while-breastfeeding/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

https://www.amazon.com/THIS-BOOK-SUCKS-feeding-shouldnt/dp/B0B3P275JP/ref=asc_df_B0B3P275JP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=598244024349&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2460593586258417532&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005669&hvtargid=pla-1678086109866&psc=1

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Follow our Podcast~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com

Here is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.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

Pre Term and Late Term Babies Nov 16, 2022

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

Can you define pre term and late pre term? After this episode you will be able to.

But what does this mean for feeding? Tune in and find out.

Things we talked about:

The new giveaway!! [1:14]

What is pre term and late pre term? [7:00]

What is the obsession with weight? [9:55]

Due dates (and the B.S. they are) [11:42]

What to watch for – sleepy babies [15:15]

Reasons for pre term [19:25]

Respiratory – suck/swallow/breathe [23:40]

Nipple shields [24:35]

Jaundice [24:50]

Bottom line feeding issues [27:50]

Blood sugar issues [30:55]

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/jaundice-myths-and-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-nicu-and-separated-babies/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7193066/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

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

Accidental Weaning Nov 14, 2022

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Accidental weaning…what does this mean?

Can you wean by accident?

One listener sends us a message asking this question. Learn more about accidental weaning on this episode.

Things we talked about:
The message behind this episode [3:05]

Teething and biting [9:45]

Nursing is instinctual [15:15]

We need to know why a newborn isn’t nursing [16:00]

What if you do want to wean? [20:00]

“Keep nursing cozy” (Dianne has no idea what this means) [20:41]

Identify why the strike is happening [21:40]

Some additional reason we have seen for potential accidental weaning [23:30]

Remember – breastfeeding is more than food [27:40]

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/teething-and-biting/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/068-weaning/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

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

Gassy Babies Nov 09, 2022

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Does your baby have gas?

Is it dairy? Broccoli? Bottles? What the heck is causing it anyway?

Tune in and learn more about gas and what is (or what is NOT) causing it.

Things we talked about:
Discussion about extended feeding [3.00]

Is gas due to allergy? [8:33]

Why babies get gas [10:28]

Bottles/gas [13:02]

Infant behaviors or gas? [19:35]

Gassy foods [22:50]

Oversupply [26:32]

Position change [27:45]

Other foods besides breastmilk [31:53]

Gas drops? [33:55]

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-and-diet/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/conflicting-information/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

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

Infant Mental Health Nov 07, 2022

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Here we go everyone…Infant Mental Health.

If you find yourself asking what the heck is infant mental health…you are not alone. You are about to learn some really cool stuff about your baby.

Things we talked about:

Do we ever really think about mental health for babies? [5:00]

Dahmer. Again. (OMG Dianne get a life) [6:25]

Vulnerability of the infant brain [10:38]

8 things to remember with child development [11:20]

When is the brain fully developed [24:10]

How is brain development and colostrum connected [25:53]

Responsiveness [27:40]

Still face videos [29:10]

Attachment [30:05]

It’s in the paperwork! [35:42]

Things you might notice [39:00]

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-in-the-4th-trimester/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTTSXc6sARg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pcr1Rmr1rM

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/114-the-attachment-effect/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

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

&nbs

Nighttime sanity as a breastfeeder Nov 02, 2022

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

You asked for it…Part 2 of night feeds!

Listen in for some more tips and information about what to do when night time comes around and you just want to hold on to whatever sanity you have left.

Things we talked about:

Medications question- specifically contrast [4:32]

Breastmilk at night [8:30]

Day/night confusion [9:57]

Positions for breastfeeding at night [14:50]

Do babies always need night feeds? [23:43]

Growing and joint pain [24:15]

Boundaries [30:17]

Dream feeds [32:50]

Creatine routine [36:35]

Today’s episode is brought to you by Dockatot! Dockatot is a multi-functional lounging, playing, chilling, and snuggling dock for baby and toddlers! Use code BADASS for 15% off and free shipping at www.dockatot.com!

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/

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

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

https://www.drjaygordon.com/search?q=sleep

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

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

Does breastfeeding make them needy? Oct 31, 2022

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UGH…these needy babies. Is it breastfeeding that makes babies so needy?

Listen up as Dianne and Abby talk about the needy baby phenomena, and if it’s a real thing.

Things we talked about:

The Jeffrey Dahmer conversation [3:10]

Neglect [4:15]

Everyone NEEDS attention [7:30]

The word needy. Let’s talk about that [12:24]

Story about Jack [14:41]

Why do we think people shouldn’t cater to babies needs? [28:30]

Independence [32:20]

Being available for your baby (and you can complain about it, too) [36:45]

Babies know if their needs aren’t being met [39:25]

Today’s episode is brought to you by Imani! Experience optimal pumping with hospital-strength output, as well as a never-before-seen boost mode. Visit imaniusa.com and use code BADASS for 25% off your order!

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/normal-sleep-behavior-with-rebecca-michi/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/098-breastfeeding-for-comfort/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeHcsFqK7So

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUwEwv3Wl58

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Best Breastfeeding Book!!

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

Postpartum Mood Disorders Oct 26, 2022

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Postpartum depression…or postpartum mood disorders. What does this mean?

And what mood disorders does it include?

Listen this week as Dianne and Abby discuss this very important topic and how it may impact you as a parent.

Things we talked about:
FB live fun! Tune in! [6:05]
The main point everyone needs to know [8:50]
Abby talks about her anxiety after Jack was born [11:05]
Research [15:00]
Depression vs. anxiety [15:40]
The 4th trimester [18:40]
Normal newborn stuff [27:00]
Panic disorder [28:21]
Perinatal OCD [28:30]
PTSD [30:25]
A real-life example [32:45]
Perinatal bipolar disorder [34:30]
Postpartum psychosis [38:23]
Getting help [44:07]
Today’s episode is brought to you by Solid Starts. Solid Starts provides resources that help you start solid foods with your baby! Visit www.solidstarts.com.

Today's episode is brought to you by Dockatot! Dockatot is a multi-functional lounging, playing, chilling, and snuggling dock for baby and toddlers! Use code BADASS for 15% off and free shipping at www.dockatot.com!

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-mental-health-and-medications/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/052-postpartum-mood-disorders/

Research
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5599312/
https://journals.lww.com/obgynsurvey/FullText/2019/06000/Perinatal_Posttraumatic_Stress_Disorder__A_Review.20.aspx?casa_token=HwSmg05T5tkAAAAA:pKH9nkfmhZeoOw4oG91bMt5ZB5-qaotmWK6nOy_cR0Ovdb3w00NZ8db2_cqXbOMtiQB1CJ8VP8XQ9LuFamKK
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeHcsFqK7So

Set up your consultation with Dianne
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~
https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/
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