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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:

Breastfeeding Laws Jan 18, 2021

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

Have you ever worried about “illegal breastfeeding”?

Has anyone ever told you to stop breastfeeding?

Do you know the breastfeeding laws of your state?

You’re about to learn what they are. Get ready.

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:
Being confused by the laws [3:26]

Where to find the laws [7:14]

Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019 [8:13]

Indecency laws [11:32]

Breastfeeding in the workplace – 32 states [12:31]

Jury duty in NYS [14:18]

Breastfeeding education campaigns – 6 states [16:34]

The only breastfeeding law we should have (according to Dianne and Abby) [30:24]

Listener homework for the week [37:58]

This week’s shout out [20:19]

Rue the Boob Boss

IG @rue_theboobboss

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

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

Find your state here!

https://www.ncsl.org/research/health/breastfeeding-state-laws.aspx

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-in-public/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/041-discrimination-harassment/

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/01/17/how-to-relieve-breast-engorgement/

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

Medical Information To Flush Down The Toilet Jan 11, 2021

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

Have you ever received sketchy breastfeeding advice?

Have you ever received this advice from a medical professional?

Listen up, you aren’t alone.

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Things we talked about:

Dianne’s list of flushable info begins [5:55]

Allergic to breastmilk [6:49]

The constipated newborn [10:07]

Giving water to a baby [12:26]

Cow’s milk for brain development [15:26]

Abby starts her list with cavities [22:04]

Supplementing to help milk come in [22:41]

Medication myths [26:35]

Scheduled feeds [30:04]

Abby’s last bit of flushable advice [31:07]

This week’s shout out [21:17]

Black Women Do Cloth Diaper

IG @blackwomendoclothdiaper

*This Episode is sponsored by Mama’s Milk Wrap and Fairhaven Health

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-info-to-flush-down-the-toilet/

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

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/2021/01/10/how-much-fat-should-be-in-breastmilk/

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

Breastsleeping Jan 04, 2021

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

Have you ever heard of the term “Breastsleeping?”

Have you received information about co sleeping or bedsharing?

Are you unsure about what to think?

You are about to find out what Breastsleeping really is.

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Things we talked about:

What is breastsleeping? [5:31]

Imprinting [7:35]

4th trimester [10:40]

How anti bedsharing campaigns are blocking information [13:36]

Taking choices away [15:51]

Plane crash analogy [21:26]

More on imprinting (fascinating) [24:06]

Doing what feels right [27:00]

Where Abby found her information as a new mother [31:30]

Parents take the blame [32:30]

This week’s shout out [20:06]
Aiyana D, Black Midwife

IG - @thevaginachronicles

www.thevaginachronicles.org

*This Episode is sponsored by Mama’s Milk Wrap and Fairhaven Health

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

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/bed-sharing-and-getting-sleep/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/apa.13034

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Check out Dianne’s blog here~

https://diannecassidyconsulting.wordpress.com/2021/01/03/my-top-5-lactation-advocates-to-follow/

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

Parenting Advice Fails Dec 28, 2020

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

Has anyone given you questionable parenting advice?

Have you heard the phrase “sharing is caring?”

Does ‘time out’ as a punishment sound strange?

Tune in for some real reasons and guidance on why some if these things are considered bad parenting advice.

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Things we talked about:

No sponsors or breaks today, just talk [00:38]

Different parenting ideas [10:08]

Kids, like babies, are all different [11:58]

Dianne’s first parenting fail [12:20]

Food guilt [13:35]

The slogan Abby hates [18:44]

The Apology [21:52]

Why you shouldn’t make your kids show affection [24:34]

Time out [27:38]

Parenting podcast on the horizon? [36:37]

This week’s shout out [00:55]
Erica Dudley

Enriched Lactation

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

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

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

REPLAY - Tips To Pump More Milk Dec 21, 2020

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“Honey, I know you hate pumping, and I’m sure that doesn’t help. This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are giving suggestions on ways to increase pumping output. Maybe you should listen."

“Really? I will definitely listen. I didn’t realize that there was anything I could do to make it better!”

This week on the Badass Breastfeeding Podcast, Dianne and Abby are talking about how to increase pumping output and how to make pumping more tolerable. Do you pump? Don’t miss this episode!
It’s our 100th episode!! Thank you SO much for listening and supporting breastfeeding. You are all badass!! Watch for our exciting 100th episode contest!

Thanks for all the reviews on iTunes! They really help us out. Please keep them coming!! Stay tuned because we will have another comment giveaway soon!!

Dianne can be seen at DianneCassidyConsulting.com and Abby can be seen at thebadassbreastfeeder.com
Music: "Levels of Greatness" from "We Used to Paint Stars in then Sky (2012)" courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott Holmes

Sex Stories (Adult Content) Dec 14, 2020

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

Did you find it difficult to have sex after you had a baby?

Were you afraid your sex life would not be the same again?

You have to hear the stories from other breastfeeders who felt like this. You aren’t alone.

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Things we talked about:

How this episode came about [3:54]

Abby’s story [5:32]

First story – sex after c-section [7:37]

Second story [11:54]

Feeling dry, hormones, and vaginal changes [12:44]

Story 3, things are changing [14:25]

Story 4, adult breastfeeding [22:06]

Story 5 about zero sex [24:05]

Bill Clinton sex [25:47]

Dianne’s favorite story [27:19]

Facebook stories [31:05]

This week’s shout out [21:06]
@Mswrightsway

Ashley Wright

*This Episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely and Fairhaven Health

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

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

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

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

Safe Co-Sleeping Dec 07, 2020

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

Badass Breastfeeding Podcast

Do you know the difference between co-sleeping and bed sharing?

Are you freaked out at the idea of co sleeping and / or bed sharing?

Do you know the rules for safely sleeping? If not, definitely listen up.

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

Things we talked about:

James McKenna, what does a safe sleep environment mean? [5:56]

Breastfeeding [6:46]

Co sleep vs. bed share [8:05]

Rules for your bed [10:04]

What kind of mattress to have [11:59]

LLL statement [15:07]

Safe Sleep Seven [20:46]

Breastfeeding cuddle curl [23:12]

Why the cuddle curl works (James McKenna research) [24:13]

This week’s shout out [19:44]
Women’s Hall of Fame

*This Episode is sponsored by Kindred Bravely and Fairhaven Health

Links to information we discussed~

https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/badass-breastfeeder/check-amazing-co-sleeping-options

https://cosleeping.nd.edu/safe-co-sleeping-guidelines/

https://www.llli.org/the-safe-sleep-seven/

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/baby-friendly-resources/sleep-and-night-time-resources/co-sleeping-and-sids/

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/BFM.2019.29144.psb

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

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 Aversion Nov 30, 2020

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

Have you ever heard of nursing aversion or breastfeeding aversion?

Have you ever experienced breastfeeding aversion?

If you are wondering what it is, or if you think you have experienced it, definitely listen to this episode.

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Things we talked about:

New place to listen to us! [3:25]

Dianne’s disclaimer [5:18]

Abby’s disclaimer [6:49]

Melissa Morns [8:19]

4 key metaphors [13:57]

D-MER and breastfeeding aversion [15:48]

Describing feelings of aversion when breastfeeding [22:05]

Mixed feelings [24:11]

Coping [28:09]

Final metaphor [28:52]

Breastfeeding as healing [29:28]

Coping mechanisms [30:09]

This week’s shout out [20:56]

@blackwomenbirthing

www.blackmomlife.com

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health

Links to things we talked about, including blogs and previous episodes~

Nursing Aversion/Breastfeeding Aversion Facebook Group

https://m.facebook.com/groups/407193142696633

7 Tips To Help Cope With Nursing Aversion

https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/7-tips-to-help-cope-with-nursing-aversion/

My Nursing Aversion Episode

https://www.breastfeedingbasics.com/badass-breastfeeder/nursing-aversion-episode

Healing Through Breastfeeding: A Sexual Abuse Survivor

https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.com/healing-through-breastfeeding-a-sexual-abuse-survivor/

Surviving Sexual Assault, Healing Through Breastfeeding With Nikki Patrick

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/116-surviving-sexual-assault-healing-through-breastfeeding-with-nikki-patrick/

Breastfeeding Boundaries

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

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

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

Return Of Your Period Nov 23, 2020

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Are you breastfeeding, but didn’t get your period back yet?

Are you breastfeeding, but did get your period?

Are you wondering what the hell is going on with your period now that you just had a baby?

You aren’t alone. It’s one of the many postpartum mysteries. Listen up to learn more.

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Things we talked about:

How getting your period back is like pumping [4:13]

Some variables to consider [5:07]

Postpartum bleeding vs. having your period [8:10]

Why don’t you get a period, anyway? [8:51]

Breastfeeding and spacing babies [14:15]

What’s normal? [21:30]

What we are told [23:40]

Milk supply and your period [25:02]

What you can do to help [26:41]

This week’s shout out [20:17]

@crimson_doula_lene – IG

https://www.lenesbirthservices.com

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health

Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/090-your-period-and-fertility-while-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/birth-control-and-milk-supply/

The Kellymom Article~

https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/natural-treatments/#calcium

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

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, Mental Health and Medications Nov 16, 2020

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

Are you worried about taking medications while breastfeeding?

Do you feel like you are having trouble transitioning into parenthood?

Do you feel alone with all of this?

You are definitely NOT alone. We’ve been there.

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Things we talked about:

Why we rant sometimes [2:05]

Dr. Hale’s research [5:19]

Postnatal mood disorder stats [10:33]

History of anxiety / depression as a risk factor [13:37]

Why you shouldn’t abruptly wean [15:23]

Postpartum screening [21:19]

Abby’s experience after Jack [22:30]

Dianne’s experience [23:15]

Transition to parenthood [26:18]

Today’s Takeaway [29:57]

Tips [30:26]

This week’s shout out [19:23]

Black Sisters Midwifery – IG

https://www.blacksistersmidwifery.com

*This Episode is sponsored by Original Sprout and Fairhaven Health

Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already) or we think you should just check them out ~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/134-breastfeeding-and-medications/

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

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

Classes / Groups~

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pumping-and-returning-to-work-how-breastpumps-can-keep-you-out-of-trouble-tickets-128032204771

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-mom-virtual-support-group-tickets-125263367103

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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