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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:

Signs That Breastfeeding Is Going Well Jun 07, 2021

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

Do you know how to tell if your baby is breast/chest feeding well?

Are you unsure about supplementing? Did someone tell you to supplement?

This episode will give you the tools to determine if your baby is feeding well.

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

WE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!! You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Things we talked about:

We Expect things to go wrong [5:31]

Asking Google [7:26]

Pain [9:31]

Diaper output [12:19]

Weight gain [13:49]

Feeding on demand [17:21]

Supplementing [20:56]

Starving babies (or not) [24:48]

In summary…[36:03]

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/nursing-while-pregnant-and-tandem-nursing/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/weight-gain-in-the-breastfeeding-baby/

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/

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

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

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 Charts and Percentiles May 31, 2021

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

Do you know what your baby’s percentile is?

Have you ever wondered where it came from or what it means?

Are you worried about your baby’s percentile?

Once you hear this episode, you won’t worry about it anymore.

WE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!! You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Things we talked about:

Why do we need to know percentiles? [4:48]

Where it all started. Abby thinks the formula companies [9:23]

Abby is part of the statistics – she’s white and born in Ohio [10:16]

It wasn’t meant to be the only diagnostic instrument [12:03]

Following the growth pattern [15:39]

How many babies are born worldwide each year? [17:29]

Breastfed babies gain faster in the beginning [22:20]

Weight for age [22:38]

Birth length [24:00]

Head circumference [25:13]

Babies should be weighed on the same scale [33:03]

Look at all the things [34:54]

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

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

https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/2000GrowthChart-US.pdf

https://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/background.htm

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

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

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

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

Are You Worried About Foremilk and Hindmilk? May 24, 2021

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

Have you ever heard of foremilk and hindmilk?

Are you worried your baby won’t get hind milk if they don’t feed a specific way?

Are you confused by this whole concept of different milks?

You aren’t alone. And we are about to squash this whole idea of fancy milk.

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Things we talked about:

Revolution Parenting is here!! [4:13]

What is fore milk and hind milk [7:38]

Time is obsolete [9:21]

The fore milk / hind milk questions [11:22]

There are not 2 kinds of milk [12:50]

Hind milk and weight gain [14:43]

Parent blame [19:45]

Timed feeds [21:08]

Total volume of milk consumed [27:35]

What the baby is doing at the breast/chest is more important than the time spent there [32:44]

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

http://www.nancymohrbacher.com/articles/2010/6/27/worries-about-foremilk-and-hindmilk.html

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 Myths May 17, 2021

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

Are you pumping? Or planning to start pumping?

Have you been pumping for a while, and hate it?

Have you heard any pumping myths? We guarantee you have.

Tune into this episode to get the run down on pumping myths.

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Things we talked about:

Jumping right in with the first myth [3:30]

It’s never a bad time to feed your baby [6:03]

Pumping more instead of less [7:12]

Pumping output does not equal milk supply [9:29]

Flange sizes [10:40]

Pumped milk [15:22]

Human milk is live! [21:49]

Giving milk at specific times [25:23]

Painful pumping [29:54]

Paced bottle feeds [31:42]

You do not need a pump to successfully breastfeed [36:29]

*This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/100-tips-to-pump-more-milk/

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

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

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

Clingy Babies May 10, 2021

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

Are you afraid of a clingy baby?

Did someone tell you that your baby is clingy because you breastfeed?

We hate the word clingy. Listen to this episode to hear more.

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Things we talked about:

There’s no such thing as a clingy baby [5:22]

What do we expect from a newborn? [6:08]

The identity shift of becoming a parent [12:14]

Child development [15:36]

Babies are primal [21:26]

It is not a feeding issue [25:08]

Babies who only want the birthing parent [30:22]

Doing it all yourself [31:41]

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

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~

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

Conflicting Information May 03, 2021

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

Have you ever received conflicting breastfeeding information?

If you answered YES, where did it come from?

We are talking about conflicting information, and what you can do about it. Don’t miss 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

WE HAVE TRANSCRIPTS!! You can also add your email to our list and have episodes sent right to your inbox!

Things we talked about:

Conflicting information at the hospital [4:29]

Dianne has a list [8:16]

Painful feeds [9:16]

Elimination diets [13:51]

Dairy issues [15:18]

Cluster feeding [22:42]

Things are too complicated [25:37]

Waking for feeds [26:49]

Listen to your baby [32:47]

Get explanations! [35:45]

Today’s Shout Out is to Eri Guajardo Johnson [22:02]

@birthbruja on Instagram

*This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/baby-friendly-hospitals/

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~

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

Nursing Aversion with Melissa Morns Apr 26, 2021

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

Do you know what nursing aversion is?

How does it happen, and what can you do about it?

We have one of the top researchers in nursing aversion here to tell us all about it. Melissa Morns BHSc, MPH is presently a doctoral candidate at the Australian Centre for Public and Population Health Research (UTS) investigating the experience of those who have feelings of aversion while nursing. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Health Science and a Master of Public Health. Melissa created online community support spaces for pregnant and tandem nursing mothers and those who experience feelings of aversion while nursing. Melissa is passionate about researching this phenomenon; why it happens for some who choose to breastfeed or chestfeed, and what health professionals can do to support this population.

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Things we talked about:

Who is Melissa Morns [6:12]

Melissa’s story of aversion [11:158]

Lack of understanding [21:29]

Disposable breastfeeding [21:57]

Breastfeeding as a relationship [24:14]

Types of aversion [30:12]

Why does it happen? [35:03]

The Facebook group for everyone and what you can find there [47:43]
Links and contacts numbers
Breastfeeding Aversion Support group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/407193142696633

Mel's Research Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NursingAversionBreastfeedingAversion

Mel's most recent article on breastfeeding aversion - https://www.womenandbirth.org/article/S1871-5192(19)31082-0/abstract

Hilary Flower's Adventures in Tandem Nursing - https://www.facebook.com/AdventuresInTandemNursing

USA LLL Breastfeeding support - https://lllusa.org/locator/

USA National Women's Health and Breastfeeding Helpline - 1-800-994-9662

USA lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
Australia ABA 24-hour breastfeeding hotline - 1800 686 268

Australia lifeline - 131114

Today’s Shout Out is to Voices 4 Birth Justice[20:51]

Voices4birthjustice.org

*This Episode is sponsored by original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-aversion-creepy-crawlies-when-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~

Abby Theuring https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Dianne Cassidy http://www.diannecassidyconsulti

Baby Friendly Hospitals Apr 19, 2021

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

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative

What does that mean, anyway? Did you or will you deliver in a baby friendly hospital?

What should you expect?

Listen up to get the 10 Steps for Baby Friendly Breastfeeding Support. Know your options.

Because we like knowledge.

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Things we talked about:

What is baby friendly? [3:58]

How many babies are born in baby friendly hospitals in the USA? [6:26]

World wide baby friendly [7:24]

Step 1 [12:38]

Step 2 [14:18]

Step 3 [17:09]

Step 4 [21:55]

Step 5 [23:10]

Step 6 [26:38]

Step 7 [29:16]

Step 8 [33:42]

Step 9 [34:28]

Step 10 [35:53]

Today’s Shout Out is to Melanated Midwives [20:51]

melanatedmidwives.org

*This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching

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://www.who.int/activities/promoting-baby-friendly-hospitals/ten-steps-to-successful-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~

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

Big Boobs, Small Boobs, Flat Nipples, Inverted Nipples Apr 12, 2021

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

Big Breasts. Small Breasts

Flat Nipples. Inverted Nipples

Does any of this really matter??

You want to listen to this episode to get all the info. The real info.

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Things we talked about:

Do bigger breasts mean more milk? [3:25]

Feeding positions for large breasts [8:49]

The Boob Sling [13:11]

Sagging breasts [15:19]

The C- hold [19:47]

Nipples [21:51]

Inverted nipples [25:53]

Nipple shields [27:39]

All bodies look different [33:15]

Today’s Shout Out is to Black Birth Workers Rock [18:42]

Blackbirthworkersrock.com

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bra-fitting-101-with-rumina-nursingwear/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-intervention-tools/

Information about reverse pressure softening

https://kellymom.com/bf/concerns/mother/rev_pressure_soft_cotterman/

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

Shaming and Judging Apr 05, 2021

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

Shaming. It’s Everywhere.

Have you ever felt like someone was shaming you for your feeding choices? Or anything else?

Check out this episode about shaming, and some suggestions on how to deal with it.

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Things we talked about:

This might be a ranting episode [2:56]

Shame is all around us [4:09]

Barriers [7:49]

Nursing in public [11:13]

We apologize for our sour attitude about maternity leave [13:24]

It’s when they’re born we need the help [16:50]

Abby’s IG story [20:38]

Should the bullies win? [22:41]

Social media [25:41]

Changing your parenting experience [30:22]

Finding friends with kids the same age is like dating [32:44]

Knowledge is power [34:47]

Today’s Shout Out is to Melanated Midwives [19:34]

IG @melanatedmidwives or melanatedmidwives.org

*This Episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Sheila Darling Coaching

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/cesarean-births-and-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/118-breastfeeding-myths-that-wont-die/

And this cool song~

http://foofighters.co/Shame

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

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