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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!

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6 Things That Are Pissing Abby Off Aug 31, 2020

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Have you ever been so fed up with something that you want to tell everyone about it?

Have you had enough of negativity and judgmental attitudes?

Do you want to find out what would make Abby so pissed off that she bans people from her social media community?

Listen up. This episode is everything.

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

Things we talked about:

What is Abby sick of? [3:18]

Why do black people need to explain Black Breastfeeding Week? [6:13]

Willful ignorance [7:18]

Abby kicked people out [8:43]

Fear mongering [12:23]

How do you count your breastfeeding journey? [20:05]

Abby kicks more people out [21:36]

Alcohol (gasp!!) [22:38]

Doing things for yourself does not make you selfish [24:52]

Modesty is subjective [29:38]

This week’s shout out [18:44]
Jamii Midwife

IG @jamiimidwife

https://jamiimidwife.com

*This Episode is sponsored by Nikis and Earth Mama

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/053-losing-your-shit/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/black-breastfeeding-week-with-meisha-the-nurse-milk/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/105-celebrating-black-breastfeeding-week/

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

Black Breastfeeding Week With Miesha The Nurse Milk Aug 24, 2020

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It’s Black Breastfeeding Week! Join us for an amazing interview with Miesha, The Nurse Milk! You will learn so much about the history behind Black Breastfeeding. Don’t miss this!
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

Things we talked about:

Who is the Nursemilk? [5:28]

How did becoming a parent affect being a nurse? [7:18]

Systemic racism…the health care system…[9:40]

Forcing change/ a health care system built on racism [16:00]

Some background and history [18:14]

Rebecca Lee Crumpler [20:42]

Ignoring experiences [30:37]

What is the issue no one talks about? [31:20]

Calling out racism [40:36]

Checking your own bias [43:28]

Importance of sharing images of black women breastfeeding [49:28]

Meet Shamiesha!

https://www.nursemilk.com

This episode is sponsored by Nikis and Earth Mama

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

Night Weaning and Boundaries Aug 17, 2020

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IT’S WORLD BREASTFEEDING MONTH!
Have you become so frustrated with nighttime breastfeeding that you want to night wean?

Have you wondered about night weaning, but you’re just too tired to figure it out?

Are you interested in setting up some breastfeeding boundaries with your baby/child?

Well mamas, this is it. If the answer isn’t in this episode, we can tell you where to find the answer (also in this episode).

Things we talked about:

We are not telling you how to night wean in one night [3:55]

Normal expectations of night waking [4:49]

Sleep has nothing to do with breastfeeding [8:01]

Start boundaries during the day [10:59]

Parenting is keeping you up at night, not breastfeeding [16:02]

Consistency is important [22:23]

Nighttime feeds are different from daytime feeds [24:37]

When weaning, replace feeds with a different kind of comfort [27:50]

Biological norm for sleeping kids [31:58]

Boundaries can help reach breastfeeding goals [33:10]

Dr. Jay Gordon – gentle night weaning [33:38]

Involve your partner or family [37:56]

This week’s shout out-

Black Mom’s Blog

www.blackmomsblog.com

This episode is sponsored by Fairhaven Health and Boob Butter

Some episodes we mentioned that you should listen to (if you haven’t already)

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/038-breastfeeding-boundaries/

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-through-the-night-whats-normal/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/082-nighttime-breastfeeding-with-tracy-cassels-phd-evolutionary-parenting/

Article from Dr. Jay Gordon Abby mentioned

http://drjaygordon.com/sleep/sleep-changing-patterns-in-the-family-bed.html

Nursies when the Sun Shines

https://www.amazon.com/Nursies-When-Sun-Shines-nightweaning/dp/0615756425

Set up your consultation with Dianne

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/

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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

Native Breastfeeding Week - Interview With Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk Aug 10, 2020

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IT’S WORLD BREASTFEEDING MONTH!

Did you know that the second week of World Breastfeeding Month is Native Breastfeeding Week? Native Breastfeeding Week was started in 2019. Abby had the pleasure of talking to Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk, the driving force behind Native Breastfeeding Week. DO NOT miss this eye-opening, informational interview!

Things we talked about:

Native Breastfeeding Week origin [4:51]

Some Native history [15:00]

Breastfeeding numbers…where are they? [27:50]

Where are the Indigenous People? [28:40]

Exclusive breastfeeding and cultural norms for Native people [43:00]

Story of how one family supported breastfeeding [47:18]

How many Native IBCLC’s are there? [54:11]

Supporting Native breastfeeding/chestfeeding [58:16]

IG- @nativebreastfeedingweek

Facebook – Native Breastfeeding Week

· This episode is sponsored by Puracy and Boob Butter

Some cool articles for you to check out~

https://lllusa.org/a-closer-look-at-native-breastfeeding-week/

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/native-breastfeeding-week-2020

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 Around The World - World Breastfeeding Week 2020 Aug 03, 2020

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IT’S WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK!

Every year, August 1-7 is deemed World Breastfeeding Week. The month of August is World Breastfeeding Month. Stay tuned all month for educational and empowering information about breastfeeding from all over the globe.

Things we talked about:

Things coming up this month to showcase breastfeeding [3:14]

Breastfeeding Rates [5:00]

Return to Work and breastfeeding stats [9:26]

Norway [9:58]

Rates for babies who are ever breastfed [11:40]

Rwanda [12:35]

Mongolia [16:17]

Extended breastfeeding – amazing statistic supporting expended breastfeeding [23:14]

Brazil [26:07]

Formula stats in the billions of dollars [28:06]

How breastfeeding impacts our planet [29:30]

How you can help [32:00]

Shout out of the week – Moms Rising [21:58]

https://www.momsrising.org

This episode is sponsored by Puracy and Fairhaven Health

Other episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them out~

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/087-breastfeeding-toddlers-and-small-children/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/025-back-to-work/

The cool articles we talked about~

https://www.who.int/pmnch/media/news/2016/breastfeeding_brief.pdf

https://www.mothering.com/articles/10-breastfeeding-traditions-from-around-the-world/

https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/326049/WHO-NMH-NHD-19.22-eng.pdf?ua=1

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

Milk Supply After Six Months Jul 27, 2020

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Did you worry about your milk supply when your baby was newborn?

Is your baby over 6 months and you STILL worry?

Do you feel less full? Wake up during the night only to pump?

If the answer is YES, PLEASE listen to this episode. You will feel much better.

Things we talked about:

What happens to milk supply once things start to change? [2:59]

Your baby at 6 months [4:42]

Your body responds to your baby [5:50]

3-4 month changes [7:01]

What makes us think our milk is going away? [10:00]

Breastfeeding challenges when baby is newborn [18:40]

New challenges after the newborn period [19:21]

Pumping changes as baby grows [21:15]

Going back to the early days [24:19]

Behavioral changes vs. milk supply [26:18]

Measuring supply based on what you see [27:53]

Don’t expect your supply to be what it was when baby was a newborn [31:09]

Shout out of the week – Indigenous Birth Alberta [17:27]

https://www.indigenousbirthalberta.org

This episode is sponsored by Earth Mama Organics and Kindred Bravely

Other episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them out

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/030-distracted-babies/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/129-balancing-solids-with-breastfeeding/
https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/025-back-to-work/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/075-breastfeeding-myths/

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

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

Sleepy Breastfeeding Babies Jul 20, 2020

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Is or was your newborn really sleepy?

Did you think your baby was defective because of how sleepy he was?

Did you ever wonder what is normal, when should your baby be more awake?

If your baby was sleepy after he/she was born, you should listen to this episode. And that is probably everyone.

What makes a baby sleepy? [4:20]

Waking for feeds [7:33]

Tips for waking a sleepy baby [7:53]

How often should you wake your baby? [9:41]

Keeping baby awake during a feed [12:04]

What’s the difference between suck and suckle? Nutritive and non-nutritive suck? [14:14]

Jaundice [21:51]

Awake time for babies [23:07]

Should you wake a sleeping baby?? [25:24]

When can you let them sleep longer? [26:02]

What are ‘appropriate’ times [29:31]

Sleepy newborn babies are normal babies [30:28]

Shout out of the week – Birth By Grace [20:35]

https://www.birthbygracemidwifery.com

This episode is sponsored by Earth Mama Organics and Kindred Bravely

Other episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them out

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

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

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

Check out this video for great examples of sucks and swallows (starting at minute 2:20)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=LX1fl8NtTuw&feature=emb_logo

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 Support During a Pandemic Jul 13, 2020

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Did you have your baby during the pandemic?

Are you about to have a baby during the pandemic?

Are you concerned about the mixed messages surrounding breastfeeding and social distancing with a new baby?

Everyone has questions about what to do during the Covid-19 pandemic. Listen to the reality.

Things we talked about:

Winning the pandemic [5:38]

Non-existent lactation support [6:36]

The fallout [7:41]

Social distance dilemma [12:27]

Leading organization that is encouraging distance from your baby [13:16]

Don’t touch your newborn for 2 weeks. WHAT? [14:19]

The WHO has opposite recommendations [16:55]

Bias? Who are these messages and regulations meant for, anyway? [17:40]

WHO/UNICEF statement [23:50]

Research shows breastfeeding is safe [24:06]

Difference between CDC and WHO (in case you’re wondering) [28:25]

Recommendations [31:16]

No evidence to support separation of mothers and babies [32:09]

Formula = MONEY [33:29]

Breastfeeding is more than just feeding a baby [34:14]

Shout out of the week – The Black Course [22:13]

https://theblackcourse.com

This episode is sponsored by

Eczema Honey and Fairhaven Health

Other episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them out

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/136-covid-19-breastfeeding-birth/

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

4 Month Sleep Regression Jul 06, 2020

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Did you and your baby experience the 4 month sleep regression?

Is your baby under 4 months but your friends are scaring you about the 4 month sleep regression?

Do you want to know they truth about ALL sleep regressions?

You sure do. Listen to this episode.

Things we talked about:

Baby problem or breastfeeding problem? [3:45]

Do people even know about baby sleep? [7:02]

Abby doesn’t like the word “REGRESSION” [11:15]

Babies are not consistent [13:00]

4 month sleep regression based on development [13:58]

What is an infant sleep problem? [15:16]

Self-soothing [23:31]

What’s happening with your baby? [24:36]

What does the research say about parental response? [29:19]

Sensitive and temperamental babies [29:37]

What happened when Abby hired a sleep consultant? [30:48]

Societal barriers and lack of support [34:30]

Shout out of the week – The Birthing Place [21:10]

https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/birthingplacebx

· This episode is sponsored by

Eczema Honey and Fairhaven Health

Other episodes we mentioned this week, or we just think you should check them out

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/breastfeeding-sleep-expectations-versus-reality/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/115-does-your-baby-sleep-like-a-good-baby/

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

New Alternative To Breastfeeding Jun 29, 2020

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How do you feel about breastmilk substitutes?

How do you feel about support for breastfeeding mothers in our society?

How would you feel if we tell you that there’s a new product being created to replace breastfeeding?

That’s right. Get ready to be pissed off.
f 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

Things we talked about:

The BILLIONAIRES (and they still didn’t give that much money) [2:50]

What is Biomilq [3:20]

Dianne’s opinion [5:41]

Info from the Biomilq website [7:14]

Abby’s opinion [8:20]

Bottom line – breastfeeding doesn’t fit into capitalism [8:48]

Marketing [11:52]

Cost of Biomilq [14:13]

NO duplicating breastmilk [15:00]

Risk vs. Benefit [15:30]

Most people WANT to breastfeed [22:48]

Breastfeeding is not just a way to feed your baby [29:08]

Creating a new product instead of addressing the breastfeeding issues at hand [33:15]

Shout out of the week – Black Mamas Matter Alliance

https://blackmamasmatter.org/about/

This episode is sponsored by Junobie and Fairhaven Health

Other episodes we mentioned this week or we just think you should check them out

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

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/126-milk-supply-myths-that-hurt-breastfeeding/

https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/076-breastfeeding-rules-designed-to-control-you/

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capitalism -

Definition of capitalism- an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership of capital goods, by investments that are determined by private decision, and by prices, production, and the distribution of goods that are determined mainly by competition in a free market

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