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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:

Nursing While Pregnant and Tandem Nursing Mar 29, 2021

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

How does tandem nursing work?

Can you breastfeed /chestfeed while pregnant?

Do you want the real information, not just mythical, unsupportive garbage?

Listen to this episode. And learn all about tandem nursing and nursing while pregnant.

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

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Things we talked about:

How tandem nursing started for Abby [6:22]

What happens to milk supply? [8:45]

Is your nursing toddler taking all the nutrients? [10:57]

The research about preterm labor [13:18]

Sex and tandem nursing [14:55]

New baby [21:50]

Co sleeping with a toddler and new baby [26:12]

Your body knows what it’s doing [32:54

Today’s Shout Out is to milk pump @milkpump[19:15]

*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/124-breastfeeding-boundaries/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/whats-it-like-breastfeeding-a-toddler/

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/003-tandem-breastfeeding-breastfeeding-while-pregnant/

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/adventures-in-tandem-nursing-hilary-flower/1119944804

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

Lip Ties and Tongue Ties Mar 22, 2021

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

Were you told by someone (anyone) your baby has a tongue or lip tie?

Have you ever wondered how common this really is?

Do you worry about what will happen to breastfeeding if your baby has a tongue tie?

Get your information by listening to this podcast, not a random person who isn’t qualified to help (facebook).

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Things we talked about:

The peer groups [6:19]

Don’t have your baby diagnosed over social media [7:43]

Exley’s tongue tie situation [10:27]

Tongue tie stats [16:30]

Jumping to conclusions [21:27]

Importance of adequate support [22:46]

Non-invasive steps first [24:16]

Being over informed [29:25]

Speech issues [29:30]

Trust your parenting instinct [33:48]

Today’s Shout Out is to Shi Shi Rose @shishi.rose [20:08]

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

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

https://www.aappublications.org/news/2021/01/01/nce2020-tonguetie010121

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/

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

C-Sections & Breastfeeding Mar 15, 2021

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

Is breastfeeding after cesarean different than breastfeeding after vaginal birth?

How many birthing parents end up with a cesarean, anyway?

Have you wondered what would happen after you have a cesarean?

Learn all you need to know, plus fun statistics.

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:

1 in 3 births [3:54]

United States statistics (which state is highest?) [5:28]

World wide statistics (which country is highest?) [9:00]

WHO statement on cesarean rates [10:28]

Indications for cesarean [11:29]

Life saving reasons for cesarean [14:20]

Planned, unplanned and emergency [14:58]

C-sec and supplementing [19:58]

Birth plan [22:26]

Skin to skin [24:31]

Why breastfeeding after cesarean may be more difficult [29:38]

Today’s Shout Out is to King Yaa @queerbirthworker [19:12]

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

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

https://www.simplemost.com/map-shows-rate-c-sections-state/

https://www.statista.com/chart/15787/caesarean-rates-by-country/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no-2P6x-c08

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/023-effects-of-birth-interventions-on-breastfeeding/
https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/badass-breastfeeder/gentle-c-section

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/

Classes being offered now!

Pumping class/return to work

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumping-class-how-breast-pumps-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-144449567545

Intro to Solids

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-solids-tickets-144307984065

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

Tattoos, Piercings & Surgeries While Breastfeeding Mar 08, 2021

Show notes

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

Do you want to get a tattoo?

Do you have pierced nipples and concerned that could impact breastfeeding?

Were you told you have to wean in order to have surgery?

Get the real info here. Now.

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

Things we talked about:

Dianne’s fun story about J-Lo [4:55]

Nipple piercing [10:20]

Tattoos [14:57]

Healing is the biggest risk [22:24]

Contrast dye [25:25]

General anesthesia [26:17]

Declining surgery due to breastfeeding [28:43]

Implants and reduction surgery [30:51]

Today’s Shout Out is to @MishapeupLLC [20:25]

@purposeiam

@parentsyournotalone

*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/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/

https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/lifestyle/body-mods/

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 Breastmilk Changes With Your Child Mar 01, 2021

Show notes

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

Are you breastfeeding a toddler?

Are you afraid your breastmilk turned to water after a year (because you read that on Facebook?)

Are you worried your baby will not eat solids because you are still breastfeeding?

Stop scrolling Facebook for information. We have it all right here in this episode.

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Things we talked about:

Does breastmilk turn to water? [3:03]

Making an informed decision and having the right information [5:27]

How supply changes [9:02]

Milk composition [11:29]

Solids and breast milk changes [15:17]

Starting solids? Breastfeed first [22:38]

The longer you breastfeed = more benefit [25:46]

Abby is still lactating [31:41]

Today’s Shout Out is to Ancient Song Doula Services

@ancientsong

*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/milk-supply-after-6-months/

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

Bed-Sharing and SIDS with Tracy Cassels, PhD Feb 22, 2021

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

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Tracy Cassels, PhD is BACK! This week, Abby talks with Tracy about SIDS, sleep, breastfeeding, and the science behind it all. You don’t want to miss it!!

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

Things we talked about:

If you don’t already know of her, who is Tracy Cassels, PhD? [4:21]

Difference between SIDS and suffocation [13:20]

The infant breathing process (so fascinating!) [15:55]

SIDS in different sleep environments [24:03]

Resources for professionals [35:10]

Precocial mammals? That’s us! [46:17]

Intentionality and sleep environment [57:27]

Our babies expect to be close to us [1:02:00]

Where to find and follow Tracy [1:18:00]

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

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

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/mcn.12652

https://www.instagram.com/tracycasselsphd/

https://evolutionaryparenting.com/

https://www.basisonline.org.uk/about-us/

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

Toddler Nursing Feb 15, 2021

Show notes

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

Are you breastfeeding a toddler?

Are you breastfeeding a newborn wondering how you possibly breastfeed a toddler?

Has someone told you to “stop breastfeeding when they can ask for it”

Breastfeeding a toddler is very different from breastfeeding a newborn. Listen up for more info on this. And spoiler alert – babies ask to breastfeed the minute they come out of the womb so that’s not a valid argument.

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Things we talked about:

A toddler breastfeeding freaks people out [5:02]

How old is too old? [11:41]

You cannot force a baby or toddler to nurse [12:57]

WHO and AAP recommendations [14:38]

Positioning when breastfeeding a toddler [21:11]

Nursing and solids [22:50]

Newborn vs toddler nursing [25:14]

No more pumping! [27:15]

Milk changes [32:42]

Latching and biting [34:41]

Today’s Shout Out is to Birth Nerds

@birthnerds

https://laurenjturnerfineart.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/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/092-when-people-tell-you-how-to-breastfeed/

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 and Sleep Schedules Feb 08, 2021

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

Is your baby on a schedule?

Do you feel like your life with your new baby is all over the place?

Has someone told you to “get your baby on a schedule”?

If you are concerned about schedules, what all the hype is and how they are harmful, listen up to this episode.

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Things we talked about:

How schedules start in the hospital [4:09]

Why your baby needs to feed on demand [5:34]

Abby’s tooth brushing alarm goes off [10:02]

Dianne’s client with a schedule failure [11:02]

Why babies eat frequently [14:39]

Learning about your baby [20:36]

Back to imprinting – the only environment your baby knows [22:53]

Following baby’s lead [23:46]

Developmental changes [28:51]

Creating a routine while feeding on demand [29:33]

*This Episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity and Fairhaven Health

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/008-schedules/

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 Intervention Tools Feb 01, 2021

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

Have you ever used a nipple shield? Do you know someone who did?

Have you been told you need to have a pump in order to be successful with breastfeeding?

Are you worried you won’t be able to breastfeed without specific tools to help you?

We are about to squash that information today. Get ready to learn.

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Things we talked about:

Different interventions [4:42]

Why the nipple shield? [6:47]

Flat nipples [8:24]

Why nipple shields can be a nuisance [15:50]

Nipple shields and milk supply [21:39]

Supplemental Nursing System [23:30]

Pumps [28:18]

Shout Out [19:30]

Tanisha Evans Marin

@justforyoudoula – IG

www.justforyoudoula.com

*This Episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity and Fairhaven Health

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/043-babies-that-wont-dont-latch/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/021-latching-101/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/01/31/how-to-prevent-a-breastfeed-baby-from-overeating/

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

Being More Inclusive With Ash Luna Jan 25, 2021

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Join us this week as Abby interviews Ash Luna. Abby and Ash have a very important conversation about inclusivity.

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Things we talked about

Who is Ash Luna [4:13]

Ash begins their story [5:38]

Biology and hormones [13:30]

Where breastfeeding fits in [16:11]

Feeling othered [17:35]

Barriers [33:25]

Breaking down barriers for change [48:26]

*This Episode is sponsored by Cake Maternity and Baby K’Tan

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

https://ashluna.com

IG - @helloashluna

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/01/24/how-to-overcome-breastfeeding

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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